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Here we share interesting research related to remote work, future of work and digital organizing published by us and other researchers.
Managers’ challenges and opportunities in remote Working during the first wave of covid-19
2021
Master’s thesis of Sofia Kekäle deals with the impacts of shifting to remote work because of the Covid-19 pandemic among SME managers.
Three research questions were asked:
- What kinds of challenges did managers face when shifting to remote working during the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis?
- What did managers find rewarding when shifting to remote working?
- Which background variables affect the experienced challenges and opportunities?”
The data used consists of the responses of 209 managers working in SMEs located in Finland. The answers to two open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that both challenges and opportunities in managers’ remote work are related to work-life interface, leadership practices, communication arrangements, and working conditions at homes. Some findings can be linked to the special features of the pandemic situation. For example, many workers had their families staying at home, which leads to a greater role conflict and even ambivalence in how they perceived the situation. The thesis can be found in
Work during the pandemic -Responses from governmental employees
2021
This report’s main objective is to provide insights into how governmental employees have adjusted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. We touch upon issues related to adjustment, perceived disruptions, work-life balance, productivity, and wellbeing. Furthermore, an important aim of this report is to provide insights into the demographics of these respondents.
Remote work in Finland during the Covid-19 pandemic
2020
Finland has been applauded for how it has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, as it reports one of the lowest infection rates in Europe and its economy held up better than most others. Nonetheless, many employees have faced significant changes in when, where, and how work has been conducted throughout the pandemic. This report addresses the experiences of employees as they navigated through the crisis.
Etätyö Suomessa koronaviruspandemian aikaan
2020
Suomi on saanut kiitosta toiminnastaan koronapandemian aikana. Suomessa on Euroopan alhaisimmat tartuntaluvut, ja sen talous on pärjännyt kriisissä muita maita paremmin. Monille työntekijöille poikkeusaika on kuitenkin tarkoittanut muutoksia siihen, missä, milloin ja miten työtä tehdään. Tämä raportti käsittelee työntekijöiden kokemuksia koronakriisin keskellä.
Fast Expert Teams vs. Corona
2020
This report describes the Fast Expert Teams initiative of over 100 experts, outlines measures backed up by research and experience, presents the eight teams that make up the Fast Expert Teams network and includes links to reports on their work.
Fast Expert Teams vs. Korona
2020
