APPLYING THE WORK FROM HOME POLICY TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand has faced unprecedented challenges, including economic and living losses at all levels, unforeseen and controlled circumstances. Therefore, all sectors have adopted preventive measures to reduce infections. The Regional irrigation office 11 is a governmental agency that has responded to the government's policy. To reduce the number of workers working in order to prevent further infection, the agency has assigned staff to divide the working hours and group the working staff at home (WFH). However, this policy has many limitations and implications. This study revealed the impact of the policy's implementation in 4 areas: 1. Results. Impact on location and operational tools 2. Impact on information technology and critical information 3. Impact on personnel efficiency. 4. The effectiveness of the work. In addition to knowing the impact, the use of the resulting information, improvements, and improvements to better prepare for this situation in the future.