Demet Varoğlu - Böcker

The digital transformation of work during the COVID-19 pandemic seemed in many ways a fair treaty between employers and employees. However, realistically, its advantages have primarily benefitted white-collar workers with the ability to work from home, excluding a significant proportion of the global workforce, those responsible for providing fresh water, environmental hygiene, transportation, electricity, healthcare and food and security services, who do not have the option of conducting their jobs remotely. The pandemic has thus deepened the gap between white and blue and grey collar workers.Combining both theoretical and empirical studies, Management and Organizational Studies on Blue and Grey Collar Workers focuses on recent issues such as digitalization and migration and their implications for organizational commitment, HRM functions and strategic management processes. Acting as an examination of the changing nature of power between blue and grey collar workers and institutional hierarchies in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, contributors foreground the importance of these roles as a cornerstone for the competitive power of industries and nations, as well as basic global infrastructure, both now and in future.Highlighting the workers who provide the essential services, maintenance and manufactured goods that power the global economy, Management and Organizational Studies on Blue and Grey Collar Workers supplies essential knowledge on an often overlooked workforce for a variety of disciplines, including human resource management, industrial relations, social psychology, labor economics, gender studies, political science, union studies and health care management.

In an era where technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and global challenges are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of work, Future Workscapes emerges as a pivotal publication.The first of two parts, this volume delves into critical aspects of the modern workplace by analyzing the evolution of work environment and human resource strategies and organizational development. Chapters focus on techno-empowerment, transportation services, co-working spaces, digital transformation and logistics, consumer behavior, networking, and more. Through qualitative research and case studies, authors provide insights into creating technologically advanced, human-centric and inclusive organizations.Both Part A and B of Future Workscapes offers an in-depth exploration of the evolving work environment and human resource strategies, addressing the urgent need for organizations to adapt to rapid changes, fostering environments that are not only technologically advanced but also human-centric, sustainable, and inclusive.

In an era where technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and global challenges are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of work, Future Workscapes emerges as a pivotal publication.The second of two parts, this volume delves into critical aspects of the modern workplace by analyzing emerging business trends and innovations and business practices. Chapters focus on branding and consumers, career commitment, work satisfaction, strategic management schools, management theory, internal communication, and more. Through qualitative research and case studies, authors provide insights into creating technologically advanced, human-centric and inclusive organizations.Both Part A and B of Future Workscapes offers an in-depth exploration of the evolving work environment and human resource strategies, addressing the urgent need for organizations to adapt to rapid changes, fostering environments that are not only technologically advanced but also human-centric, sustainable, and inclusive.