How built spaces influence practices of educators’ work: an examination through a practice lens

Wilkinson, Jane; MacDonald, Katrina; Diamond, Fleur; Sum, Nicola

doi:10.1080/0158037x.2022.2065125

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“…During the same period in which our study took place, the COVID-19 pandemic swept over the world; this added new challenges and possibilities to the development of new workplaces in academia (Wilkinson et al , 2022). Thus, a relevant consideration is whether our main findings can be attributed to the change in the office environment or if they should rather be interpreted as a natural consequence of the pandemic (Appel-Meulenbroek et al , 2022).…”

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Consequences of implementing activity-based flexible offices in academia: a follow-up study of perceived changes in the physical and psychosocial work environment after relocation

Toivanen,

Berthelsen,

Muhonen

2023

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Purpose This study aims to investigate university staff relocation from multiple separate buildings to a new building with activity-based flexible offices (AFOs) at a University in Sweden. The aim was to assess staff perceptions of the physical and psychosocial work environment and whether there were any changes in these perceptions before and after the move. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design was used, analyzing closed-ended survey data at two time points (T1, n = 169 and T2, n = 160) and open-ended responses (n = 180) at T2. Findings The main findings revealed that employees started working more from home and that there were significant decreases in perceptions of the physical and psychosocial work environment, as well as job satisfaction, after the move to the new premises. Practical implications A comprehensive analysis of existing work processes, tasks and collaborations is crucial when planning new university premises. The planning process needs to be done in close collaboration with different stakeholders with multiple perspectives. Originality/value Introduction of AFOs in an academic setting can lead to negative consequences for occupational health and efficiency.

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“…During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of space and built environments was highlighted, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the development of new workplaces (Wilkinson et al , 2022). The closure of physical workplaces required a rapid shift to virtual work environments, predominantly from home.…”

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Consequences of implementing activity-based flexible offices in academia: a follow-up study of perceived changes in the physical and psychosocial work environment after relocation

Toivanen,

Berthelsen,

Muhonen

2023

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How built spaces influence practices of educators’ work: an examination through a practice lens

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Consequences of implementing activity-based flexible offices in academia: a follow-up study of perceived changes in the physical and psychosocial work environment after relocation

Consequences of implementing activity-based flexible offices in academia: a follow-up study of perceived changes in the physical and psychosocial work environment after relocation

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