Remote Work Practices and Employee Job Commitment of Selected Banks in Delta State

The study examined the relationship between remote work practices and employee job commitment in selected commercial banks in Delta State, Nigeria. The study specifically examined four objectives, the effect of communication methods on employee job commitment, the effect of technological infrastructure on employee job commitment, the effect of work-life balance on employee job commitment, and the effect of employee engagement on employee job commitment. A total of 160 questionnaires were administered to employees, with 150 valid responses retained for analysis. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, reliability testing, correlation analysis, and multiple regression. Results indicated high adoption of remote work practices among employees, with all constructs demonstrating strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.80). Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between all remote work practices and employee job commitment, with employee engagement exhibiting the strongest association. Multiple regression analysis showed that communication methods (β = 0.21, p < 0.05), technological infrastructure (β = 0.28, p < 0.01), work-life balance (β = 0.19, p < 0.05), and employee engagement (β = 0.32, p < 0.01) significantly predicted employee job commitment, collectively explaining 68% of the variance (R² = 0.68). The study concluded that effective remote work practices positively influence employee job commitment, with employee engagement and technological infrastructure being particularly critical. Recommendations include enhancing digital communication channels, investing in reliable ICT infrastructure, promoting flexible work-life balance policies, and strengthening employee engagement initiatives through recognition, collaboration, and development opportunities.The study contributes to knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the determinants of employee job commitment in remote work settings within the Nigerian banking sector, integrating multiple dimensions of remote work practices, and highlighting practical strategies for sustaining employee dedication in post-pandemic work arrangements.

Remote Work Practices and Employee Job Commitment, Communication Method, Technology Infrastructure, Work-Life-Balance and Employees Engagement

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