Supervisor expectations regarding work-related messages: their differential effects among remote and on-site workers

Purpose Research suggests that supervisor expectations regarding the need to respond quickly work-related messages (SE) tend be positively related employees' levels of emotional exhaustion. In present research paper, authors examine indirect – through exhaustion effects these on family satisfaction, life satisfaction and sleep quality. They also explore whether how associations differ between employees working on-site ( n = 158) or remotely 284). Design/methodology/approach A total 442 completed an online survey covered measures SE, exhaustion, Findings As hypothesized, results study revealed SE quality were significantly mediated by Finally, relations mediator (emotional exhaustion) stronger among than remotely. Practical implications prevention could encouraged decrease in turn increasing their quality, satisfaction. Originality/value These helped buffer undesirable