Abstract
Remote work provides an alternative method of working Remote work provides an alternative method of working for organisations, which in turn became a norm during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this, paper, we study adaptation practices introduced by both individuals and organisations as a way for managing the enforced remote work. The study draws upon 33 interviews collected over a year during different phases of the Covid 19 pandemic. We apply adaptation theory lenses to examine the adaptation process over time and new digital working practices. In our study, we extend technological practices by including organisational and behavioral practices. We approach adaptation as a way of coping with a radical change or dynamic situation and building resilience. Based on the data analysis, we expend the adaptation theory in relation to different forms of adaptation to new remote work practices (e.g. at technological, organisational, and behavioural level).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 34th Bled eConference – Digital Support from Crisis to Progressive Change : June 27 – 30, 2021, Online Conference Proceedings |
Editors | Andreja Pucihar, Mirjana Kljajić Borštnar, Roger Bons, Helen Cripps, Anand Sheombar, Doroteja Vidmar |
Number of pages | 14 |
Place of Publication | Maribor |
Publisher | University of Maribor |
Publication date | 2021 |
Pages | 629-642 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789612864859 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | 34TH BLED eConference: Digital Support from Crisis to Progressive Change - Online Duration: 27 Jun 2021 → 30 Jun 2021 Conference number: 34 https://bledconference.org/ |
Conference
Conference | 34TH BLED eConference |
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Number | 34 |
Location | Online |
Period | 27/06/2021 → 30/06/2021 |
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Keywords
- Remote work
- Adaptation theory
- Covid-19
- Digital work
- knowledge work