Call for Book Chapter Proposals:
Reimagining the nature of post-pandemic work: Moving beyond automating old processes to transforming the nature of work

Submission deadline: August 31, 2023

Vernon Press invites book chapter proposals for an edited collection on “Reimagining the nature of work: Moving beyond automating old processes to transforming the nature of work”, edited by Leigh Maxwell.

The pandemic propelled organizations into a new era. Working remotely represents a fundamental social change in where, when, and how work is done. Given the rise of remote work, there is a need to understand the challenges of maintaining an engaged workforce and sustaining effective work performance across organizations (Torres & Orhan, 2023).

The purpose of this book is to draw together evidence of what is working well in terms of the quality of work and creative collaboration. More research is needed into the nature of and individual experience of post-pandemic work.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• The changing nature of work post pandemic
• The impact of remote work on professional identity
• Creativity lost due to remote working
• How to best support high functioning virtual teamwork
• Interpersonal communication in a hybrid workplace.
• Changing nature of leadership
• Generations in the workplace and their varying attitudes about work
• How to be a present remote worker
• Asynchronous collaborative practices
• Developing trust across a remote workforce

Deadline for proposals: August 31, 2023

How to submit your proposal: Please submit a one-page abstract/proposal to LMaxwell@edgewood.edu, including a short biographical note.

REFERENCE

Torres, S. and Orhan, M. 2023. How it started, how it’s going: Why past research does not encompass pandemic-induced remote work realities and what leaders can do for more inclusive remote work practices. Psychology of Leaders and Leadership. Vol 26(1), 1-21.