Job satisfaction during Covid-19 social distancing: The case of teleworkers in Vietnam

Abstract

Covid-19 outbreaks have provided an impetus for Vietnam's government organizations and large corporations to embrace teleworking. Given the pandemic's yet uncertain termination, the essential question is what factors affect teleworkers' job satisfaction and performance while experiencing social distancing. Because teleworking is a relatively new concept in Vietnam, there is a scarcity of study has been done to analyze its effects on many variables such the location and the type of job. The study aimed at addressing these knowledge gaps by interviewing the citizens of Binh Dinh and Vung Tau provinces on their job satisfaction and the elements involved in their work from home. The research findings reveal a high level of job satisfaction and its demographic and work-related relation. These insights will assist the government and business in responding to the epidemic-related changes in labor patterns in Vietnam.