Abstract
The workplace model has undergone significant changes in recent years, with a shift from a central workplace setting to a more fragmented model. This model, originally proposed by Jack Nilles, involves granting employees the flexibility to work away from the central office and engage with colleagues through telecommunication. While this practice has received recognition, it has also been criticized by scholars and practitioners alike. While the extant literature has explored this subject in different contexts, further attention is required in the area of employee well-being, particularly in light of the challenges posed by flexible working during the current pandemic. These challenges include isolation, depression, loneliness, anxiety, and disengagement from social connections, among others. To address this issue, a research question was framed: "How does flexible working impact employees' well-being?" To answer this question, a systematic review was conducted to develop a deeper understanding of the topic.
This paper presents the results of the preliminary screening, which identified 573 articles from Scopus, and discusses these results through bibliometric analysis. This analysis helps to establish a deeper understanding of the subject in the context of publication trends, country-wise distribution, institution participation, and more. One key finding thus far is that the practice of flexible working is largely oriented towards Western countries, which suggests the need to explore this area in future studies in the context of non-Western countries. Overall, this paper contributes to the growing body of literature on flexible working and employee well-being and highlights the need for further research in this area to address the challenges posed by the current workplace model