Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic : implications for workplace relationships
(2023) In Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies 13(S10). p.77-96- Abstract
- This article aims to explore what working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic means for workplace relationships. This study is based on semi-structured interviews with Swedish knowledge workers. Three approaches are identified as regards how employees maintain their workplace relationships when working from home: (1) being selective as regards social interactions, (2) being compliant and resistant during digital meetings, and (3) having less spontaneity and creativity when in the digital space. Further, our findings also point to the prioritization of the individual’s interests and needs over those of the collective. The study indicates the importance of understanding the dynamics of the workplace relationships when working remotely.
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- author
- Espersson, Malin LU ; Lidén, Alina LU and Westrup, Ulrika LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2023-05-06
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
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- Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies
- volume
- 13
- issue
- S10
- pages
- 77 - 96
- publisher
- Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies
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- scopus:85166027333
- ISSN
- 2245-0157
- DOI
- 10.18291/njwls.137244
- language
- English
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- yes
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- cf8f451b-ffee-4cf8-be05-b8c1b03bbdaa
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