Remote work realities and public sector burnout : addressing mental health, work-life balance, and sustainable solutions

Kumari, Alisha, Kanwal, Preet, Singh, Shalu, Patel, Monalisha, Kaur, Gagandeep, Mittal, Shashank and Randhawa, Sandeep (2025) Remote work realities and public sector burnout : addressing mental health, work-life balance, and sustainable solutions. In: Global Work Arrangements and Outsourcing in the Age of AI. IGI Global, pp. 47-72. ISBN 9798337312705

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Abstract

Remote work has fundamentally transformed the public sector, offering greater flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and improved service delivery. Nonetheless, it has also brought forth significant challenges, including employee burnout, mental health issues, and difficulties in maintaining work-life balance. The transition to remote work, expedited by the COVID-19 pandemic, has revealed gaps in digital infrastructure, raised cybersecurity concerns, and highlighted disparities in access to remote work opportunities among public sector employees. This chapter delves into the realities of remote work within government institutions, focusing on the challenges employees encounter and the factors that contribute to burnout. It emphasizes the necessity for sustainable solutions, such as flexible work arrangements, mental health initiatives, effective workload management, and stronger managerial support. Additionally, the chapter assesses the role of technology, cybersecurity, and standardized policies as crucial elements in ensuring the long-term success of remote work.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 07 Aug 2025 12:17
Last Modified: 07 Aug 2025 12:17
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9951

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