Review of work from home empirical research during Covid-19

Abstract

This study synthesizes the empirical research on Work From Home (WFH) during COVID-19 from 2020 to 2022. The study addressed two objectives; (1) to find the common WFH practices during the COVID-19 2020–2022 period and (2) to find the areas that are not common in WFH practices in the research landscape during COVID-19 in 2020–2022 and (3) the areas that need attention in future research on WFH practices. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to address these objectives. Following a predetermined article selection criteria, 108 articles were included from Scopus for the review. The study addressed the first objective and found five areas of outcomes which are; (1) Work attitudinal outcomes and means for WFH, (2) Gender-related outcomes, (3) Leadership challenges and mental health outcomes, (4) Work-related outcomes, and (5) Mobility-related outcomes. Addressing the second objective, we have seven areas for future research, including the five outcomes related to the first objective and (1) Determinants and (2) Occupational health outcomes of WFH, which were found in addressing the second objective. Moreover, research implications for practicality and future researchers are also provided.