OIL FIELD WORK-FLEXIBILITY IN POST COVID-19 ERA

Abstract

This study provides insight on how work place conditions are rapidly changing as a result of the pandemic. To fully understand the impact of the changes resulting from the global pandemic, the post covid era working conditions were compared to the pre-covid work conditions. Seventy (70) employees working in oil companies Niger Delta of Nigeria, on how the lockdown conditions have affected their conventional work expectations were administered copies of questionnaire to. The studies shows that the generality of staff interviewed want the pre-covid era work conditions reviewed to accommodate some level of work flexibility. Most staff members feel that they can efficiently carry out 80% of their work from home, though majority of field staff showed indifference as work from home does not apply to them. The general sentiment is that a hybrid system should be adopted to meet staff preference. Finally, it was observed that employee expectation is shifting as they take into account post COVID-19 conditions. This research concludes that policy makers review what needs to be changed as they come up with adaptable remote work policies that are in alignment with corporate objectives.