Work From Home: A Policy for Achieving Decent Work and Economic Growth as an SDG
Abstract
The current study is a descriptive research that analyzes the impact of work-from-home policies on employees who worked during the pandemic. This policy is also a followup to the government’s efforts with business organizations to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs), primarily to help the health pillars, especially for health security. The authors used a quantitative and qualitative research design and data were collected through interviews. Of the 3205 bank employees, 50 were interviewed. The results indicated the pros and cons of the work-from-home policy. Although the employees had both positive and negative feelings toward the policy, they realized that the work target must be achieved. The results of this research can be used as a reference in developing policies in each company that aims to improve performance while protecting the health of employees and supporting health security as part of Indonesian society.
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