Bibliometric Analysis of Remote Working: 20-year Literature Review

Abstract

Remote Working has gained exponential popularity across the world, especially after COVID-19. Despite carrying important implications for individual and organizational functioning and the growing interest of the scientific community over the years, very few retrospective studies have been made to synthesize and understand the intellectual narrative of this field. This study delves into the dynamic landscape of remote working literature through bibliometric analysis. Utilizing the SCOPUS database, we examined 745 articles published in reputed journals in management, psychology, and social sciences from 2001 to 2023. The study followed descriptive analysis and science mapping techniques to uncover valuable insights for scholars by identifying the most seminal contributions and collaborative networks. The analysis revealed that effectiveness, work-life balance, adoption factors, and challenges associated with RW are the major themes within the research. These findings collectively contribute to RW's holistic development and help develop a structural map of RW literature. Future research directions in the fields of academics and HRD are suggested