Perceptions on flexible work arrangement and work motivation among employees of selected accounting firms

Abstract

This study, which aimed to determine the employee’s perception on flexible work arrangement and work motivation from different BIR accredited accounting firms in Iloilo City, utilized the descriptive-correlational research design. The respondents in the study were all the 52 regular and active employees in 4 BIR accredited accounting firms. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used in the analysis of the data such as frequency, standard deviation, and Cramer’s V. Results revealed that majority of the participants were aged 30 years or below, mostly females, unmarried, belong to the rank and file, have been working in flexible work arrangement schedule for 20 months or below, and travel less than 1 hour from residence to work. Majority of the respondents were very favorable of flexible work arrangements. The top three reasons why most respondents favored flexible work arrangement were that they feel safe and secure, it allowed them to work from home, and they were able to experience work-life balance. Results also revealed that majority of the respondents were very highly motivated and that employees’ perception on flexible work arrangement and work motivation did not differ according to personal characteristics. There were also no significant relationships among employees’ perception on flexible work arrangement and work motivation. This implies that flexible work arrangement now gained acceptance, and that workers in accounting firms are very highly motivated if they will be afforded with conducive working environment, they are safe, can improve personally, and that there is a good camaraderie.