Title: HR strategies for sustaining remote-work productivity across generations

Authors: Josephine Liemantoro; Steryna Ownrysher Nyoto; Ruth Srininta Tarigan

Addresses: School of Business and Management, Petra Christian University, Siwalankerto, 121-131, Surabaya, Indonesia ' School of Business and Management, Petra Christian University, Siwalankerto, 121-131, Surabaya, Indonesia ' School of Business and Management, Petra Christian University, Siwalankerto, 121-131, Surabaya, Indonesia

Abstract: Introduction: Remote work has become the new norm with its impact potentially varying across generations. This research explores the relationship between remote work challenges, which are work-home interference and financial security, towards productivity, one element of sustainability, and how these effects are influenced by generational differences. Method: Data from respondents across the three generations, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, are analysed using the PLS-SEM. Results: The analysis indicates that both work- home interference and financial security are significant factors contributing to productivity. Generational characteristics moderates only the relationship between work-home interference and productivity but not between financial security and productivity. Discussion: The findings suggest that companies need agile strategies to mitigate interference and ensure remote workers' financial security. Customised HR policies can help accommodate different generations' varying needs and preferences.

Keywords: generational characteristics; productivity; remote work; financial security; work home interference; SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth).

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2025.147863

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2025 Vol.18 No.3/4, pp.308 - 322

Received: 25 Mar 2024
Accepted: 13 Jul 2024
Published online: 05 Aug 2025 *

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