Impact of Remote Work Visibility Pressure on Employee Burnout: The Moderating Role of Managerial Trust

Abstract

The speed of remote and hybrid working has impacted the way workers communicate, collaborate and do their work. Working remotely has its benefits and drawbacks, and can sometimes place pressure on employees to be available, visible and responsive to managers and coworkers. This research suggests that the effect of Remote Work Visibility Pressure on Employee Burnout is moderated by Managerial Trust. Also included in the study is Digital Monitoring Pressure and After Hears Work Connectivity as other factors that contribute to employee burnout. The quantitative research design was used with 600 respondents who were obtained using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using SPSS and reliability and statistical analysis. The results show that there are significant positive relationships between Remote Work Visibility Pressure and Employee Burnout in the current study, and Digital Monitoring Pressure does not appear in the current study as a relation with statistically significant result. The study additionally centers on the job of Managerial Trust in comprehending the relationship between Remote Work Visibility Pressure and Employee Burnout. The findings show emphasis should be placed on trust-based management, reasonable expectations of communication, and maintaining boundaries in the workplace and personal sphere. The study offers some valuable insights for managers and HR professionals to ensure supportive and sustainable remote and hybrid work practices that will benefit employees' well-being and organizational effectiveness.