Date of Award

Spring 5-10-2024

Document Type

Undergraduate Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Department

Communication Studies

Advisor

Kristin Moran

Abstract

This paper is an analysis of the realities and perceptions surrounding the shift to remote work in America following the Covid-19 pandemic. It calls into question the benefits and drawbacks of both virtual and in person working environments. Since virtual working culture has taken a larger grasp on the population, it is crucial to understand what the outcomes of this recent shift are and how people feel about it. This paper breaks down the facts and history surrounding virtual working environments and alternatively compares the findings to in person and hybrid work. It includes a conducted survey of American workers in order to compare their own perceptions of different working environments to their overall job satisfaction in their current type of work environment. This will allow for the comparison between facts and perception, which helps to make a well informed conclusion on which work environment is the most beneficial for individuals based upon age, gender, and personal preferences.

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