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The Implications Of Remote Work: An Analysis Of Nigeria And The Usa

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  • Ese Eigbadon Oshioste

    (UCS Ltd, Abuja)

  • Michael Oifoghe Eigbadon

    (Millennia Atlantic University, Florida, United States of America)

  • Tochukwu Chinwuba Nwankwo

    (National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja)

  • Chinwe Chinazo Okoye

    (Access Bank Plc, Nigeria)

  • Samuel Tobenna C. Udokwu

    (Independent Researcher, Abuja, Nigeria)

Abstract

In the digital era, remote work has rapidly expanded, leading to important economic changes. This study delves into the complex effects of remote work on several economic components such as productivity, cost-effectiveness, employment prospects, and work-life equilibrium. It discusses both the advantages and the complexities involved in remote work, with consideration for elements such as technological progression, corporate tactics, and the influence of worldwide incidents like the COVID-19 pandemic. This research illuminates the economic outcomes of remote work in both advanced and emerging markets, particularly focusing on Nigeria and the USA, through an in-depth review of existing scholarly work. The research indicates that remote work can improve efficiency, lower running expenses, and stimulate job creation. Additionally, it affords employees more flexibility, enhances the balance between work and personal life, and facilitates labor market participation without geographic limitations. Nevertheless, to fully exploit the economic gains of remote work, issues related to communication, coordination, and social isolation must be appropriately addressed. This research underscores the necessity of policy initiatives, business strategies, and technological evolution to augment the economic benefits of remote work and mitigate its drawbacks. By comprehending the economic ramifications of remote work, policymakers, companies, and individuals are better equipped to utilize its potential for economic expansion, resilience, and enhanced living standards.

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  • Ese Eigbadon Oshioste & Michael Oifoghe Eigbadon & Tochukwu Chinwuba Nwankwo & Chinwe Chinazo Okoye & Samuel Tobenna C. Udokwu, 2023. "The Implications Of Remote Work: An Analysis Of Nigeria And The Usa," Social Values & Society (SVS), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 5(1), pages 04-12, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbnsvs:v:5:y:2023:i:1:p:04-12
    DOI: 10.26480/svs.01.2023.04.12
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