This panel session, scheduled for the SIOP Annual Conference on April 19, 2024, explores the concept of "home-like workplaces" and its implications for employee well-being, work-life balance, and organizational practices. The session brings together experts to discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of blurring the lines between work and home environments.
Key points of discussion:
- The definition and characteristics of home-like workplaces, which offer benefits, amenities, and designs that blur the distinction between work and non-work domains.
- The dilemma posed by home-like workplaces: while they may increase recruitment potential, employee engagement, and commitment, they also raise concerns about boundary management, workaholism, and inclusivity.
- The role of I-O psychology expertise in shaping conversations and practices around home-like workplaces.
- Best practices for implementing home-like workplace benefits while encouraging healthy work-life relationships.
- The justice and fairness issues surrounding access to organizational benefits, especially in the context of a global workforce.
- Strategies for researchers and practitioners to collaborate in understanding the ramifications of home-like workplaces and designing inclusive approaches to workplace benefits.
The panel features experts including Dr. Cristina Banks, Dr. Rebecca Brossoit, Dr. Haley Cobb, and Dr. Wren Murphy, who will share insights from various perspectives in the field.
This session aims to stimulate critical thinking about the future of workplace design and benefits, encouraging I-O psychologists to take a more active role in shaping practices that balance organizational goals with employee well-being and work-life integration.
