Investigating the Impact of DISC Personality Types on Employees’ Preference for Work Arrangements After the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Demographic Variables
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Keywords: DISC Personality Types, Remote Work, Post-COVID, Work Preferences, Human Resources,
Abstract :
With the widespread adoption of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuation in some organizations, employees' preferences regarding how work is performed (in-person, remote, or hybrid) have become a key concern for human resource managers. This study aimed to investigate the impact of DISC personality types on employees’ preference for work arrangements after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also considering the moderating role of demographic variables such as gender and marital status. The research is applied in nature and employs a descriptive-survey method.
The statistical population includes employees of a brokerage firm active in the Iranian stock market, with a sample size of 118 selected through convenience sampling. Data collection tools included the standard DISC personality questionnaire and a researcher-made questionnaire measuring preferences for work arrangements. The validity of the instruments was confirmed through face and content validity (CVI and CVR), and their reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest methods. The results indicated that DISC personality types significantly affect employees’ preferences; for instance, individuals with type C (conscientious) personality showed a stronger tendency toward remote work, whereas those with type I (influential) preferred in-person work. Moreover, demographic variables—especially gender—played a significant moderating role in this relationship.
The findings of this study offer valuable insights for human resource policy-making in the post-pandemic era, particularly in the design of flexible work systems. By understanding personality-based differences, organizations can better align individual traits with suitable work arrangements, ultimately enhancing employee productivity and job satisfaction.
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