Workplace Culture of Health, Remote Work, and Employee Well-being: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Abstract

This study explored the differences in perceptions of workplace culture of health, physical activity (PA), psychological well-being, and work productivity among three workforce settings. A mixed methods study design was utilized, including data from a questionnaire ( n = 520) and from interviews ( n = 20). Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis of variance, while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic content analysis. Onsite employees had higher levels of total PA than both hybrid and remote employees ( P < 0.05). Additionally, hybrid employees reported higher levels of self-acceptance than both onsite and remote employees ( P < 0.05). Qualitative findings highlighted remote work's autonomy and flexibility, leadership's role, and work-from-home challenges. Remote and hybrid work is associated with both positive and negative well-being outcomes.