Remote Work Productivity: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Workspaces

Abstract

Remote work has completely changed the dynamics of the workplace and has made productivity and collaboration something that needed innovation. In this study, we evaluate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) based workspaces that assistin addressing common outcomes of remote work including communication doors, significant tiredness, and engagement issues. To identify the usage restrictions of traditional remote work tools and understand the perception towards VR-basedalternatives, 200 remote employees in different industries were surveyed. As the results indicate, 65 percent of respondents tend to experience diminished collaboration effectiveness while 72 percent are willing to adopt the VR workspace. In this study, we propose a VR-based virtual office model that has realistic office simulations; considers workflow optimization using AI, and customizable work environment. The work environment is compared with the case of traditional remote work solutions to illustrate the benefits VR workspaces have over traditional remote work solutions, which include better engagement, better collaboration, and reduced digital fatigue. Yet, there are challenges in achieving high implementation costs and user adaptability. It implies that VR-based ones can transform remote work by providing immersive and interactive experiences. More research however is needed to understand the productivity effects of long-term use of VR workspaces along with technological advancements that would enable broader adoption of them.