SWOT Analysis of the Implementation of Work from Home Policies from the Point of View of Employees and Leaders at Budi Luhur University

Abstract

In early 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic hit the globe. The pandemic has spread to 212 countries as of early May 2020, including Indonesia. One way to reduce the spread of covid-19 is for the Indonesian government to establish a policy of working, learning and worshipping from home since the beginning of 2020. The impact of the policy for companies, the industrial world, government agencies and educational institutions is the application of the concept of working from home or Work from home. One of the private educational institutions, Budi Luhur University, with more than 500 employees, has implemented a Work from home policy since the end of February 2020. All employees, lecturers, and education personnel are still required to be productive in carrying out their respective duties and responsibilities. This study analyzed the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities and challenges of implementing work from home policies from the perspective of employees and leaders at Budi Luhur University. This analysis is done using SWOT methods and quantitative research methods. This research hopes that it can be used as a basis for decision making or policy for the leadership of Budi Luhur University related to the pattern of working from home or Work from home.