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Title:
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WELL-BEING AND LIFE STAGES IN DIGITAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS |
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Author(s):
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Maximilian Helms, Julia Bosbach, Pia Gebbing, Audris Umel and Christoph Lattemann |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-56-6 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes, Pedro Isaías and Philip Powell |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Employee Well-Being, Digital Transformation, Remote Work, Basic Psychological Needs |
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Type:
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Full |
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First Page:
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37 |
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Last Page:
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44 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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The drive for digital transformation (DT) reshaped various work aspects, leading to changed requirements not only for employees' skills and performance but also for their well-being. In return, employee well-being is crucial for the success of companies' DT. Drawing on the self-determination theory, this study investigates how DT affects employees' motivation considering their basic psychological needs and physical health across different life stages, which are the basis for well-being. Focus groups consisting of 20 experts from the consultancy industry were surveyed. Our findings illustrate both positive and negative impacts of DT on employees' well-being, depending on the life stage and work environment. In general, employees welcome the increased demand for more digital competencies. However, particularly for employees in their 30s, the new requirements are perceived to cause stress. The effects of DT on physical health are controversial; in the life stage 30-39, flexible working hours have a positive effect whereas parents in their 30s perceive a negative effect on physical health due to increased computer work. Flexibility emerges as a vital element for employee well-being across all age groups, yet remote work can adversely affect the relatedness to the employer. This research offers insights for further exploration of DT impacts and strategies for practical implementation. |
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