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Malin Espersson.

Malin Espersson

Senior lecturer

Malin Espersson.

Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic : implications for workplace relationships

Author

  • Malin Espersson
  • Alina Lidén
  • Ulrika Westrup

Summary, in English

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.

Department/s

  • Department of Service Studies

Publishing year

2023-05-06

Language

English

Pages

77-96

Publication/Series

Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies

Volume

13

Issue

S10

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies

Topic

  • Work Sciences

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 2245-0157