THE AIMS OF THE PAPER
Previous studies have shown that office spaces are priority areas for research. The
shocks of recent years, such as the pandemic, have radically changed the lives of
office workers in particular, so researchers consider research related to office spaces
increasingly relevant. This research aims to present a systematic literature review
(SLR) on the relationship between turbulent times working from home (WFH) during the
pandemic and outline the possibility of WFH during the pandemic and that the workers
will continue to work in the home office.
METHODOLOGY
The study uses the method of systematic literature review to achieve the research
goal. The process provides an opportunity to transparently collect empirical studies
on the given research question. The research took place between 2021-2022, with 54
relevant literature items being included for processing.
MOST IMPORTANT RESULTS
Our results showed that working from home was and remained an industry-specific option.
The competition for talent has intensified in recent years. Employers can get the
most out of them, reconstruct their operations and determine what can be monitored
remotely. Our results also show that the time, energy and cost of commuting to work
are the second most influential motivational factors. In this way, the costs of the
employers can also be reduced since they can optimize their office space in connection
with the new work organization, thereby reducing their rent and overhead costs.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The literature review outlined that by adapting and rethinking the experiences during
the pandemic, many organizations can organize their work processes more efficiently
in the future in accordance with health regulations. Thanks to the shift towards a
knowledge-based economy and the spread of Industry 4.0, remote work can be one of
the decisive tools for curbing climate change.
Acknowledgement: The research project is conducted within the Biomedical Engineering
Project of the Thematic Excellence Programme framework. An application for ethical
approval for the research methods used in the research "Parameterised comfort in physical
spaces" was submitted to the Scientific and Research Ethics Committee of the Health
Sciences Council, which granted ethical approval.
