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in English suomeksi in English Remote work and renaissance for micromanagement After the initial shock, the last fourteen months of the [partly] forced remote, or hybrid working has been somewhat agile developing of own habits and building conventions. Despite of the nature of the work task days have become denser, even monotonous as natural possibilities […]

In English suomeksi In English Lowering the threshold for casual interaction The threshold for contacting a colleague in both work-related and non-work-related matters is high in teleworking. Because we don’t see what the other is doing, we can’t be sure of the right moment to distract, and we want to avoid breaking our colleague’s flow.

In English suomeksi In English What should the supervisor consider when planning for efficient telework? When analyzing our qualitative data sets, I have come across the following issues that supervisors should consider. Work processes for moving to telework need to be planned and rethought. For example, is paper transfer still required, or can it be

In English suomeksi In English Coping with diversity in staffs’ needs during the pandemic   The ongoing pandemic has forced us to rethink how we work and organize. These changes and their implications are being investigated in the FutuRemote network as we speak. One interesting preliminary insight is the diverse, even conflicting views and experiences

In English suomeksi In English Remote gatherings that enforce innovation The sudden switch to remote work due to the pandemic has left many organizations at a standstill when it comes to innovation. As remote meetings and workshops for many have felt exhausting and inefficient in terms of creative collaboration, the first reaction may be to

in English suomeksi in English Artificial intelligence provides the next productivity leap in knowledge work Knowledge work is symbol analysis and knowledge work processes create new knowledge. What if crippling data processes and routines could be automated by utilising intelligent technology in digital work environments. In Finland the people are digitally literate, and they are

In English suomeksi In English The need for social support from the work community becomes emphasized in remote   The unique situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced workers’ mental well-being. Mental well-being at work is important for it improves work satisfaction, performance, and productivity. Social support from and feelings of belonging to a

In English suomeksi In English The increasing role of technology in remote work   During the current era of remote work, various applications of information technology have become ever more central in work life. Various digital communication channels offer communication experiences that vary in terms of richness and immersion, hence affording different ways to communicate remotely

In English suomeksi In English New ways of promoting creativity need to be developed The shift to remote work in the wake of the corona pandemic has had a radical impact on interaction within organizations. The opportunity for spontaneous exchange of ideas has significantly decreased and interaction has become more task centric. In a survey

In English suomeksi In English Remote work productivity & Covid-19 pandemic     Productivity in knowledge work carried out remotely is a highly interesting topic for different stakeholders. Earlier research has shown that remote work increases work productivity, but we have little research on remote work productivity in Covid-19 pandemic. In a longitudinal study of