| Abstract [eng] |
Seeking to stay competitive in the market, modern organisations should orient themselves both to the satisfaction of consumer needs, and needs and interests of employees. As Lithuania was experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in 2019, businesses, research institutions, and state authorities encountered the challenges posed by the virus. Due to the restrictions applied during the lockdown, in order to ensure continuity of activities, public and private organisations had to adapt themselves to new changes associated with the changed working conditions where direct contacts among people were avoided. A shift to the most recommended form of work under extreme situations and lockdown - remote work - occurred (Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania, 2020). Before the pandemic, this form of work had not been popular in Lithuanian organisations in the EU context. It is noteworthy in this case that organisations seeking to ensure effective remote work of employees cannot rely solely on technologies; appropriate qualification of employees, motivation and organisational support are needed (Collins, Hislop and Cartwright, 2016) to reduce the stress experienced by employees when working remotely and to enhance their job satisfaction (Bentley, Teo, Mcleod, Tan, Bosua and Gloet, 2016). |
