Location, location, location: Does place of work really matter?

Redman, T; Snape, E; Ashurst, C

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2008.00640.x

Location, location, location: Does place of work really matter?

Redman, T; Snape, E; Ashurst, C

Authors

T Redman

Professor Edward Snape edward.snape@durham.ac.uk
Academic Visitor

C Ashurst

Abstract

This paper examines the work attitudes of home- and office-based workers. A review of the existing literature finds both pessimistic and optimistic accounts of the impact of homeworking on employee attitudes and behaviours. Drawing on a survey of 749 managerial and professional employees in knowledge-intensive industries, the study finds more support for the optimistic perspective. The findings suggest that homeworking is positively associated with employee well-being and a more balanced work–home relationship. There is no evidence that organizational citizenship behaviours are reduced by homeworking but there is some support for homeworking undermining employees' perception of the organization as supporting their careers and personal development.

Citation

Redman, T., Snape, E., & Ashurst, C. (2009). Location, location, location: Does place of work really matter?. British Journal of Management, 20(S1), 171-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2008.00640.x

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Mar 1, 2009
Deposit Date	May 22, 2009
Publicly Available Date	May 3, 2011
Journal	British Journal of Management
Print ISSN	1045-3172
Electronic ISSN	1467-8551
Publisher	Wiley
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	20
Issue	S1
Pages	171-181
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2008.00640.x
Keywords	Spatial flexibility, Homeworkers, Wellbeing, Work-life balance, Organizational citizenship behaviour, Knowledge workers.
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1555853