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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed global business practices, leading to the rise of remote work which enhances flexibility but also presents challenges in communication and organizational culture. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed global business practices through remote work.

February 21, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología0 citationsOpen Access

The Impact of the Pandemic on Global Business: the Rise of Remote Working and Its Impact on Productivity and Organizational Culture

ABAdina Ioana SAPLONTAI BOTIȘBucharest University of Economic Studies

Key Points

To explore how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed global business practices through remote work.
Qualitative analysis of secondary data
Examination of social, technological, and managerial changes
Focus on employee experience and well-being
Remote work increased flexibility and talent access
Challenges arose in communication and cultural cohesion
Digital infrastructure and leadership adaptability were critical for performance
Emerging trends towards hybrid work models and enhanced collaboration technologies

Abstract

This paper examines the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global business, with particular emphasis on the rapid expansion of remote work and its implications for productivity and organizational culture. Drawing on qualitative analysis of secondary data, the study explores the social, technological, and managerial transformations that reshaped workplace practices during the crisis. Findings indicate that while remote work enhanced flexibility and broadened talent access, it also created challenges related to communication, employee wellbeing, and cultural cohesion. The research highlights the critical role of digital infrastructure, leadership adaptability, and mental health support in sustaining performance in remote and hybrid environments. Furthermore, the study identifies emerging trends—such as hybrid work models, increased reliance on collaboration technologies, and a heightened focus on employee experience— that are likely to shape post-pandemic organizational strategies. The paper contributes to understanding how companies can strengthen resilience and maintain competitiveness in an evolving global landscape.

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