Exploring the lived experiences of government employees in adapting to remote work arrangement / Lyca E. Belmonte, Lyca G. Bitara, Kathyrin M. Borromeo, and Maria Janelle Y. Zuñiga.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSOA)- Office Administration. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2025.

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This study examines the lived experiences of government employees at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) as they adapt to remote work arrangements. As remote and work setup became increasingly common in the post-pandemic period, institutions like CSPC continues to assess how these arrangements influence employee performance, efficiency, and work life balance. Guided by a qualitative research design, the study gathered in-depth insights from selected CSPC government employees through validated interview guides and thematic analysis. The inquiry aimed to understand their perceptions, challenges, benefits, and overall adaption to working remotely.
Findings show that employees experience several advantages with remote work, including reduced travel time, increased scheduling flexibility, and better work life integration. However, they also face notable challenges such as unstable internet connectivity, distractions within the home environment, limited supervision, communication gaps, and insufficient technological resources that affect their workflow. Experiences varied depending on individual circumstances, yet many employees were still able to fulfill their responsibilities while working from home.
The study highlights the importance of strong institutional, support, dependable digital infrastructure, clear communication protocols, and well-defined remote work policies to help CSPC employees effectively navigate and sustain remote work arrangements. Overall, the research offers valuable insights that may guide CSPC administrators in refining remote work systems suited to the needs of its government workforce. It also contributes to the expanding body of literature on remote work within public higher education institutions in the Philippines.