How teleworking adoption is changing the labor market and workforce dynamics?

Abstract

This article investigates how teleworking adoption influenced the labor market and workforce dynamic using bibliometric methods to overview 86 years of teleworking research [1936–2022]. By grouping the retrieved articles available on the Web of Science (WOS) core collection database, we revealed a holistic and topical view of teleworking literature using clustering and visualization techniques. Our results reflect the situation where the adoption of teleworking in the last three years was accelerated by the pandemic and facilitated by innovation in remote work technologies. We discussed the factors influencing one’s decision to join the workforce or a specific company, besides the unintended consequences of the rapid adoption of teleworking. The study can aid organizations in developing adequate teleworking arrangements, enhancing employee outcomes, and improving retention rates. Furthermore, it can help policymakers design more effective policies to support employees, improve labor force participation rates, and improve societal well-being.

“No Need to Dress to Impress” Evidence on Teleworking during and after the Pandemic: A Systematic Review

“…Telework also presents several disadvantages that can impact society. One significant concern is the potential lack of parental interaction with children, which can lead to social inadequacies in the younger generation (Elsamani and Kajikawa 2024). Additionally, telework has the potential to exacerbate inequality, as not all employees have equal access to teleworking opportunities or suitable home environments (Elsamani and Kajikawa 2024).…”