The future of telecommuting post COVID-19 pandemic

Fatmi, Mahmudur Rahman; Orvin, Muntahith Mehadil; Thirkell, Corrie Elizabeth

doi:10.1016/j.trip.2022.100685

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“…If more widescale implementation of such measures was possible across the UK, this could result in a greater decrease in the level of energy demand and emissions produced from personal transport. Furthermore, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies and individuals themselves may prefer to work from home where possible (Rahman Fatmi et al, 2022). This switch may result in individuals not travelling as regularly however, this may result in an increase in personal vehicle use (at the expense of public transport) even after restrictions are reduced.…”

Section: Low Emission Transport and Societymentioning

confidence: 99%

Decarbonising UK transport: Implications for electricity generation, land use and policy

Logan¹,

Nelson²,

Chapman³

et al. 2021

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Transitioning away from internal combustion engine private vehicles in favour of public transport, including electric and hydrogen alternatives, is recognised as an essential part of the solution to reduce the scale of climate change and meet net zero in the UK by 2050. This decarbonisation transition to low carbon transport will likely result in an increase in energy demand which will have impacts on both ecosystem services (ES) and natural capital (NC). Robust projections of societal energy demands post low carbon transition are therefore required to ensure adequate power generation is installed. In this study, we project the energy demand for electric and hydrogen cars, buses and trains between 2020 and 2050 based on the number of vehicles and distance travelled using the Transport Energy Air Pollution UK (TEAM-UK) model outputs. In this work, the spatial requirements of additional renewable energy (onshore/offshore wind and solar), nuclear and fossil fuels, on ES and NC was predicted by considering the expected electricity generation mix expected by 2050, the number of generation installations and energy density of each energy source. The outcomes of this analysis can assist policymakers in better understanding what energy types and transport networks need to be prioritised to efficiently meet net zero. Legislation requires increased low carbon electricity generation, though the impact on ES and NC are not currently quantified.Energy demand was lower for electric transport (136,599 GWh) than hydrogen transport (425,532 GWh) for all vehicle types in 2050, however a combination of both power types will be needed to accommodate the full range of socioeconomic requirements. In addition, to power electrical transport, 1,515 km2 of land will be required for solar, 1,672 km2 for wind and 5 km2 for expansion of the average nuclear power station by 2050. This will be approximately doubled for hydrogen provision due to the additional energy and conversions required to generate hydrogen.In reality the finer scale mix between hydrogen and electric transport types in the future will depend on geographical location and resource availability. Rural areas may favour hydrogen power due to range restrictions, with electric transport more readily suited to urban areas with greater installed infrastructure. To reduce the requirements for additional electricity and maximise carbon output decreases, minimising the impact on NC and ES, policymakers need to focus on encouraging a modal shift towards low carbon public transport from private vehicles and to ensure a more sustainable route to decarbonising transport.

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Section: Low Emission Transport and Societymentioning

confidence: 99%

Decarbonising UK transport: Implications for electricity generation, land use and policy

Logan¹,

Nelson²,

Chapman³

et al. 2021

Preprint

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“…Despite the overall increasing trend of WFH adoption over the past decade, the dynamics of WFH experienced notable uctuations because of the COVID-19 pandemic's ever-changing nature. Following global lockdowns and the implementation of social distancing measures, WFH witnessed a remarkable upsurge (Jain et al, 2022); however, emerging evidence in the post-pandemic era indicates a decline as individuals are gradually returning to traditional workplaces (Huang et al, 2023;Rahman Fatmi et al, 2022). For instance, a U.K. survey reveals that teleworking constituted an average of 15% of work time factors that play a role in WFH and online shopping decisions.…”

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The Interaction Between the Recent Evolution of Working from Home and Online Shopping

Mohammadi,

Davatgari,

Asgharpour

et al. 2024

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The growing behaviors of work-from-home (WFH) and online shopping hold significant potential for reducing traffic congestion and emissions. Understanding the frequency and the interplay between these two behaviors is important for successful implementation. This study investigates the recent trends of WFH and online shopping and the underlying factors influencing individuals’ decisions on these two behaviors. Focusing on non-grocery online shopping, this study uses comprehensive survey data collected across the United States during October and November 2021. We develop a Generalized Structural Equation Model (GSEM) to jointly examine WFH and online shopping frequency and their interaction. Moreover, the study investigates the psychological aspects of WFH and online shopping, introducing four stochastic latent constructs—WFH comfort, WFH unproductiveness, online shopping enjoyment, and online shopping inconvenience using the attitudinal variables. Results indicate a positive causal relationship, suggesting that increased WFH promotes online shopping engagement. Perceived comfort and productivity at home affect WFH frequency shaped by factors like home workspace, commuting time, childcare responsibilities, and telecommunications with co-workers. Likewise, perceived convenience and enjoyment significantly affect online shopping, influenced by aspects such as timesaving, and the delivery and return process. Technological tools at home also play a role in WFH frequency. Demographic factors like age, race, income, physical disability, and mode choice habits correlate with WFH and online shopping incidence, while job category and employer flexibility influence WFH frequency. These insights can help policymakers to regulate remote work and online shopping activities as they continue to grow.

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“…For example, eliminating commuting time is seen as a benefit of WFH, 5 but negative consequences such as difficulties establishing boundaries between work and home life have also been reported. 6 As a result of sudden changes to working style brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an influx in research surrounding WFH and related constructs, often commonly referred to, and often used interchangeably in the literature, as working from home (eg, 7 ), telework (eg, 8 ), and telecommuting (eg, 9 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Experiences of working from home: umbrella review

Hall,

Brooks,

Mills

et al. 2023

Journal of Occupational Health

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Introduction: The concept of ‘working from home’ is extremely topical following the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, it is unsurprising that there has been an increased interest in collating research related to homeworking. This has been carried out by multiple reviews, all with slightly different research aims and methodologies. Collating the findings from the available reviews is therefore highly beneficial to establish the experience of homeworking to create recommendations for the future of home-based work. Method: An umbrella review was carried out. In June of 2022, literature searches were conducted across four electronic databases. Published reviews of literature which used a systematic process, were focused on working from home populations and detailed factors which could be related to the personal experience of homeworking (e.g., barriers, facilitators, advantages, disadvantages) were included. Results: A total of 1,930 records were screened and six review articles were included. Results report on the following sections: working environment (e.g., workplace design, space conditions), personal impact (e.g., satisfaction, career impact), and health (e.g., physical health, wellbeing) including a total of 19 themes. Mixed findings were apparent for nearly all included themes, highlighting the need to consider individual and contextual circumstances when researching working from home. Conclusion: This review establishes the importance of retaining flexibility whilst homeworking for employees, managers, and organisations. Essentially, a one-size fits all approach to working from home is impractical as individual circumstances limit application. Eight recommendations for the future of working from home are suggested.

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The future of telecommuting post COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 18 publications

References 22 publications

Decarbonising UK transport: Implications for electricity generation, land use and policy

Decarbonising UK transport: Implications for electricity generation, land use and policy

The Interaction Between the Recent Evolution of Working from Home and Online Shopping

Experiences of working from home: umbrella review

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