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

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Economics
• Management

Background:

• Teleworking research spans 86 years (1936-2022).
• Recent telework adoption surged due to the pandemic and remote work technology advancements.
• Understanding teleworking's labor market influence is crucial for modern workforces.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive bibliometric overview of teleworking research.
• To analyze the impact of teleworking on labor market dynamics and workforce composition.
• To identify factors influencing telework adoption and its consequences.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 86 years of teleworking literature.
• Clustering and visualization techniques applied to Web of Science (WOS) core collection data.
• Systematic review of research trends and topical areas in teleworking.

Main Results:

• Teleworking adoption accelerated significantly in the last three years.
• Technological innovation has been a key facilitator of remote work.
• Identified factors influencing workforce participation and organizational choices.
• Unintended consequences of rapid teleworking adoption were observed.

Conclusions:

• Teleworking significantly impacts workforce dynamics and labor markets.
• Findings can guide organizations in optimizing teleworking arrangements for better employee outcomes and retention.
• Informs policymakers on creating supportive policies for employees and enhancing societal well-being.