Den övergivna kafferasten. En kvalitativ studie om upplevelsen av hybridarbete i kunskapsintensiva organisationer

Abstract

The following essay explores relationships and everyday social interactions in hybrid work environments. The study also highlights how community and belonging are experienced by employees in hybrid work environments, as well as potential opportunities and challenges. The background for the study is characterized by the changing ways of working, where hybrid work has become established as a phenomenon in today's society. The study is based on a qualitative research approach where the collected empirical data is based on semi-structured interviews. The employees who were interviewed are divided between two different organizations where knowledge work is performed. The experiences described regarding workplace presence in relation to remote work contribute several valuable perspectives. The results highlight differences in how everyday meetings are structured depending on whether colleagues work physically in the office or remotely, as well as how collegial relationships are constructed.