The rapid expansion of remote work, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has fundamentally reshaped organizational structures, employee experiences, and productivity paradigms. This study develops a comprehensive, publication-ready synthesis grounded exclusively in prior scholarly literature to critically examine the multifaceted relationship between remote work, productivity, job satisfaction, and employee well-being. Drawing upon empirical, theoretical, and analytical contributions from diverse disciplines including organizational psychology, labor economics, and productivity research, the study explores the dynamics of telework performance, social isolation, work-life balance, and technological mediation. The research identifies key determinants influencing remote work outcomes, including communication structures, professional isolation, leadership styles, and individual differences. Through extensive theoretical elaboration, the study highlights contradictions within existing literature, such as the simultaneous enhancement and deterioration of productivity under remote conditions. It further examines how psychological variables such as loneliness, stress, and perceived autonomy mediate productivity outcomes. Methodologically, this work employs a conceptual synthesis approach, integrating insights from experimental, observational, and bibliometric studies. The findings suggest that while remote work can significantly improve productivity and job satisfaction under optimal conditions, its effectiveness is contingent upon organizational design, technological infrastructure, and socio-emotional support systems. The study contributes to academic discourse by offering a nuanced framework that reconciles competing perspectives and outlines pathways for future research. It concludes that sustainable remote work models must balance efficiency with human-centered considerations to achieve long-term organizational success.

Remote work, productivity, telecommuting, job satisfaction, work-life balance, employee well-being, organizational behavior

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