Separation Of Identities In Liminal Spaces: Remote Working In A Post-pandemic World

The traditional office environment played a significant role in supporting employee satisfaction and well-being. However, the post-pandemic world is shaped by flexible, remote and virtual work as employees prioritise balance and desire agency and flexibility. However, while at one point the physical separation between home and work acted as a barrier between home and work identities, workspaces have been increasingly detached from space and the moments and spaces that separate work and personal life are eliminated or rushed, resulting in poor mental preparation between activities. While the importance of employee support and well-being is evident, promoting value and quality of life for employees is a significant challenge for internal marketing.

As remote work alters physical and psychological thresholds, this research aims to examine how liminal spaces in a post-pandemic world mediate the relationship between remote work intensity and employee well-being.