Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 44 no. 8 (2025)

Flexible Work Arrangements among Government Employees in the National Capital Region: Inputs to Policy Formulation

Odilon Yangco

Discipline: management studies

 

Abstract:

Given the changing dynamics of work and the government's advocacy for more adaptable systems, flexible work arrangements (FWAs) have emerged as a vital policy initiative to enhance employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. This study examined the perceptions of government employees from selected agencies in the National Capital Region on flexible work arrangements (FWAs) and their influence on productivity, work-life balance, and organizational practices. Adopting a quantitative descriptive research design, data were collected from 415 respondents using validated survey instruments that measured FWAs, employee productivity, compensation, fairness, empowerment, and work-life integration. Findings indicated that FWAs were generally perceived as only slightly practiced but yielded meaningful benefits such as improved focus, morale, and the ability to manage both personal and professional responsibilities. Despite these advantages, respondents expressed concerns over fairness, compensation, and economic well-being, which were rated neutrally or unfavorably. These concerns highlight existing gaps in policy implementation and organizational support. The study emphasizes the need to align FWAs with supportive structures such as equitable compensation systems, transparent performance evaluation, and consistent leadership to ensure effectiveness and employee trust. Anchored on the work-family facilitation theory, which posits that positive spillovers between work and personal life enhance overall well-being and performance, the study offers data-driven insights that may inform future policy refinements. Ultimately, the study advocates for more inclusive and sustainable flexible work systems to strengthen the Philippine public sector’s human resource strategy.



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