The purpose of this study is to examine whether remote and hybrid work are associated with differences in researchers' productivity in the research sector through an empirical analysis of productivity outcomes. The study also aims to determine whether individual and organizational factors have a greater influence on researchers' productivity than the work location itself.
This study draws on an empirical survey, using a structured questionnaire to gather data. An ordered logit model was applied to assess how work modality relates to research productivity, considering both individual and institutional factors.
The results indicate that remote and hybrid work are compatible with sustained productivity. No evidence was found that these modalities reduce publication output compared to office-based work. On the contrary, they are associated with slightly higher participation in research projects. Productivity is related to job rank, employment type and job satisfaction.
The study provides empirical evidence that remote and hybrid work appear compatible with sustained research productivity, offering insights relevant to institutional decisions on flexible work models in Serbia and beyond.
This study contributes to the literature on flexible work arrangements by providing empirical evidence from a context characterized by non-standardized implementation of such practices in the academic and research sector. It addresses the limited availability of systematic evidence on work modality and research productivity in under-researched institutional settings such as Serbia.
