The relationship between various social work environment elements and hybrid worker well-being

Abstract

Purpose Work environments are undergoing a transition and COVID-19 accelerated this change. Prior studies have associated various physical, digital and social work environment elements with occupational well-being. However, holistic approaches to the social work environment to compare the effects of the different elements have received less attention. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship of various social work environment elements with hybrid worker well-being. The findings help organizations design their work environments and cultures for the post-COVID era. Design/methodology/approach The study builds on a quantitative survey with 1,057 respondents. The respondents were randomly selected, the answers were anonymous and the results were based on regression analysis. Findings The analysis indicated that working methods and practices, leadership and management practices, organizational communality and social interaction associate with hybrid worker well-being. Organizational values, reward systems and organizational structures yield no association with hybrid worker well-being. Originality/value The value of this paper is in that it investigates elements of the social work environment, presents a research model that examines the relationship of social work environment elements with hybrid worker well-being and provides new empirical data on their implications in a comparative manner.

Remote employee performance management: The NEAR / EARN model proposal

“…As for workplace environment in remote work, three dimensions of this factor of remote knowledge employee performance can be identified: physical, digital (i.e. virtual) and social environment, where physical environment addresses the physical space (surroundings) where work is conducted, digital environment refers to information and communication technology as well as collaborative virtual workspace, and social environment includes organizational culture, structures and values, leadership and management practices (Lindeberg et al, 2023). The results of empirical studies reviewed indicate that workplace environment has a siginifcant impact on motivating and engaging employees in remote work arrangements (Chatterjee et al, 2022;Lubis, 2021;Khoirunnisah & Siregar, 2023).…”

“…Digital (virtual) environment includes digital tools used for work and communication with colleagues and supervisors as well as tools for employee performance evaluation. The social environment refers to organizational culture, structures and procedures and management practices (Lindeberg et al, 2023).…”