1 Drs. Franz Josef Gellert Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen Prof. dr. Rene Schalk Tilburg University September 2009, DECOWE Conference, Ljubljana Nomadic work-challenging students?
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Drs. Franz Josef GellertHanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Prof. dr. Rene SchalkTilburg University
September 2009, DECOWE Conference, Ljubljana
Nomadic work-challenging students?
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1.Problems
2.Questions
3.Research sample 1
4.Research sample 2
5.Methods
6.Results:
7.Conclusion
8.Practical implications for students
9.Future research
10.Discussion
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Problems
Financial Crises
Many workers are laid off
Changes in work
Redesign of work places
Different needs and wishes of employers and employees
Barriers of labor market entry (students)
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Questions
• What are students’ expectations with regard to nomadic
work?
• What are the experiences of workers with respect to nomad
work?
• Are there, from a managerial perspective, differences in
nomadic work across countries?
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Research sample 1
175 students in 2 Universities in Germany
Research sample 2
145 employers and 171 employees from Germany, the
Netherlands, United Kingdom, Uganda and Israel
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Methods (multi-methods)
Sample 1
questionnaires
Sample 2
questionnaires and interviews
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Results:
Q1: students have a higher preference for autonomy than for
nomadic work. The preference for nomadic work predicts the
choice for employer, especially for employers that focus on
providing financial benefits and opportunities for development.
Q2: nomadic work is beneficial and challenging for both
employers and employees.
Q3: indeed some differences were found
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ConclusionNomads are highly skilled people, well educated students
Nomads are flexible workers
Nomads are likely to become more present in organizations
Nomads are employees of the future
Nomads manage WLB properly
Nomads discover new career opportunities
Nomads are highl motivated (regardless age or gender)
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Practical implications for students
Learning in diverse teams
Intrinsic motivation
Flexibility, mobility
Learning and training of social skills
Network building and network maintenance
Openness
See opportunities and challenges
Take new career paths
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Future research
physical and psychological effects (mental and physical stability)
Balance of work and non-work activities
Longitudinal research
Impact of nomad work on economical factors
Business related differentiation of nomadic work (Benchmarking,
balance score card)
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Discussion-Questions?
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Questions?