Abstract:
The study explores challenges and opportunities of teleworking in Zimbabwean organisations. The study’s overall
objective is to evaluate the challenges and opportunities of teleworking in Zimbabwean organisations. Data was
collected using online desk-based research. The research approach was purely qualitative. The results indicated
that there are more challenges than opportunities for Zimbabwean organisations. Findings indicated that
amongst other things, productivity has reduced for most organisations and managing performance of employees
working from home possess an additional challenge for employers. The study also revealed that most
Zimbabwean organisations have resorted to restructuring as a way to cope with the new normal; some jobs are
being merged whilst others are being discarded totally. Precariousness is increasing in a bid to cut operational
costs. Based on these findings, the study concluded teleworking have brought more challenges than opportunities
to Zimbabwean organisations. network connectivity. This means that organisation should craft relevant
strategies to navigate through these challenges
