Harshani Priyanka Receives Merit Award for Outstanding Research on Remote Work and Employee Satisfaction
Ms. Harshani Priyanka, a student of the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was awarded the Merit Award at the Best Research Awards 2023 organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka.
The award ceremony was held on 30 March 2024 at 8.00 a.m. at the Auditorium of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka, celebrating academic excellence, research quality, and innovation among emerging researchers.
Ms. Priyanka received this recognition for her research titled “Effects of Working from Home on Employee Satisfaction in the VUCA Environment.” Her study examined the impact of remote work arrangements on employee satisfaction within the context of a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business environment. Through careful analysis and data collection, the research offered valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with working from home.
Her research contributes to the growing discussion on remote work and changing workplace practices, particularly as organizations continue to adapt to new modes of work. The findings provide useful implications for improving employee satisfaction and organizational performance in virtual and hybrid work environments.
Ms. Priyanka acknowledged the guidance and support extended by her research supervisor, Dr. M. P. K. Withanawasam, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Business Economics, whose expertise and mentorship supported the successful completion of the research. She also expressed her appreciation to Dr. Janaka Fernando, Head of the Department of Business Economics, and the academic staff of the Department for their encouragement and support throughout the research process.
The Department of Business Economics warmly congratulates Ms. Harshani Priyanka on this commendable achievement and wishes her continued success in her academic and professional journey.