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Alternative work arrangements: Individual, organizational and environmental outcomes
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0272-980X
Kingston University London, London, United Kingdom; MG Sustainable Engineering AB, Uppsala, Sweden.
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey.
University of Gävle, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development, Department of Building Engineering, Energy Systems and Sustainability Science, Energy Systems and Building Technology.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8156-2587
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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.

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Elsevier , 2023. Vol. 9, no 11, article id e21899
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4-Day workweek; Carbon emission; Employee behavior; Environmental impact; Flexible working; Organizational behavior
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Work Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-43336DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21899ISI: 001114545900001PubMedID: 38034699Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85176926016OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-43336DiVA, id: diva2:1814661
Available from: 2023-11-27 Created: 2023-11-27 Last updated: 2023-12-21Bibliographically approved

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