Alternative work arrangements: Individual, organizational and environmental outcomes Show others and affiliations
2023 (English) In: Heliyon, E-ISSN 2405-8440, Vol. 9, no 11, article id e21899Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Flexible working models are widely used around the world. Furthermore, several countries are currently transitioning to a 4-day workweek. These working models have significant effects on organizational behavior and the environment. The study investigates the employees' attitudes and behaviors toward flexible working and 4-day workweek and the impact on the environment. The semi-structured interview method was used in the study to determine employee attitudes and behaviors; the carbon footprint calculation method was used to determine the environmental impact of a 4-day workweek. According to the study's findings, it has been discovered that there would be a positive impact on socialization, happiness, stress factor, motivation, personal time, mental health, comfort, work-life balance, time-saving, willingness, positive working environment, personal time, and physical health. Furthermore, a 4-day workweek reduced commuting emissions by 20%, resulting in a 6,07 kg tCO2e reduction per person. As a result, the study attempted to draw attention holistically to the positive effects of the flexible working model and 4-day workweek. The study is intended to serve as a tool for decision-makers and human resource managers.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages Elsevier , 2023. Vol. 9, no 11, article id e21899
Keywords [en]
4-Day workweek; Carbon emission; Employee behavior; Environmental impact; Flexible working; Organizational behavior
National Category
Work Sciences
Identifiers URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-43336 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21899 ISI: 001114545900001 PubMedID: 38034699 Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85176926016 OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-43336 DiVA, id: diva2:1814661
2023-11-272023-11-272023-12-21 Bibliographically approved