Teleworkers and their identification with the company

Abstract

Purpose: This article is devoted to the identification of teleworkers with the company. Design/methodology/approach: The theoretical part of the article is mainly devoted to the essence of identification and the factors shaping it. The second issue addressed in the theoretical part is teleworking. Within this part, the definitions of this concept, its essence and an attempt to show it from the perspective of the employee and the employer were cited. The practical part, on the other hand, includes a description of the research carried out for this article. The subject of the research was teleworkers employed in the organisation "Orange Polska INC.", for whom their homes and flats are the office. Findings: As a result of the research, the degree of identification was diagnosed and the most important factors that influence the perceived identification with the company were identified, while proving that they are the same as in the case of stationary employees. Originality/value: The results of the consideration are useful for small and large companies. They might help them with the issue of strategic planning and increasing of motivation among employees. Keywords: employee identification with the organisation, company identification, telework, teleworker, job satisfaction. Category of the paper: Research paper.