31% of staff feel their wellbeing has deteriorated since they started remote working, according to a survey carried out by Irish IT consulting and managed-services firm Arkphire.
It reveals that just 13% of company directors feel this is the case for staff.
The survey reveals a number of stark contrast between director and staff views on remote working.
54% of directors say camaraderie has improved under remote working arrangements, while only 19% of employees agree.
According to the survey, 81% of directors believe that employees' self-discipline has improved, while only 6% feel it has deteriorated.
From the employees' perspective, 46% say their self-discipline has improved compared to 23% who say it has deteriorated while working remotely.
The findings show that self-discipline issues are more prevalent in companies with more than 100 office workers.
Paschal Naylor, Chief Executive of Arkphire said while the findings show that directors, overall, are pleased with the productivity levels of employees, it is clear that staff are encountering some difficulties.
"Business leaders need to reflect on the inherent challenges associated with long-term remote working from an employee’s perspective," he said.
Mr Naylor said there are a number of practical steps that can be taken.
"Prioritising constructive one-to-one sessions with staff, providing regular feedback, arranging outdoor meet-ups and pouring resources into wellbeing initiatives are just some of the ways in which companies can demonstrate their commitment to employee engagement," he said.
