Abstract
While work becomes increasingly flexible, distributed, multi-located, and asynchronous, the understanding of its spatial dimensions is still limited. This study explores the evolving nature of organizational spaces in the context of multi-location work (i.e., when the workplace consists of a multiplicity of locations). Using a topological spatial perspective, we investigate how organizational spaces adapt to meet the demands of multi-location work. Using a mixed-method approach, we investigate the work experiences of academics from three higher education organizations during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Preliminary results uncover two key topological changes and various linked topological shapes. This research provides a novel lens for understanding the dynamic and relational nature of spatial arrangements in contemporary work practices, offering valuable insights for organizations adapting to changing work landscapes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | TWR Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Transdisciplinary Workplace Research |
| Editors | Andrew Smith, Alasdair Reid, Mina Jowkar, Suha Jaradat |
| Publisher | TWR Network |
| Pages | 227-234 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781908225122 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | TWR conference 2024 - Edinburgh Napier University , Edinburgh , United Kingdom Duration: 4 Sept 2024 → 7 Sept 2024 |
Conference
| Conference | TWR conference 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Period | 4/09/24 → 7/09/24 |
Bibliographical note
Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository 'You share, we take care!' - Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-careOtherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.
Keywords
- organizational spaces
- multi-location work
- workspaces
- topological perspective