[LAST CALL] Call for Papers - AMCIS 2025 - Minitrack: Emerging issues on workforce and collaborations in the digitized virtual work environments

[J.B. Kim]

Call for Papers
America’s Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) 2025, Montreal, Canada, August 14-16, 2025

Track: Virtual Communities and Collaboration (VCC) (https://amcis2025.aisconferences.org/submissions/track-descriptions/)

Minitrack: Emerging issues on workforce and collaborations in the digitized virtual work environments

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the workplace environment has experienced various changes, particularly including the transformation of conventional physical premises to online-based digitized work platforms. This change was made possible by the emergence of new digital technologies that have allowed us to work remotely and stay connected with our colleagues and customers in a virtual environment. The new work environment brings many opportunities, such as increased flexibility and access to a global talent pool. However, it poses unforeseen risks, such as cybersecurity threats and social isolation. Despite the benefits and challenges, our current knowledge of work has limitations in discussing the new forms of work, workers, and society in the digital work environment. There is a need to develop a deeper understanding of how the digital workplace impacts employees, their well-being, and the broader society. This will help organizations create a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment that meets the needs of the workforce and contributes to the growth of the organization.

The recent emergence of digital virtual work environments, combined with rapid technological advancements, has brought about a significant shift in the way people interact and work together. This shift has affected virtually every aspect of work, from collaboration and communication to evaluation and decision-making. Digital technologies have played a crucial role in supporting this change, as traditional labor-intensive work environments and onsite workforces adapt to this new normal. The transformation brought about by this shift is not just limited to the way people work together, but has also had a profound impact on the very nature of work itself. As a result, it is critical for businesses and organizations to have a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical characteristics of the new digital virtual workforce, as well as the related issues that arise. By understanding these issues, businesses can find ways to take full advantage of the new opportunities presented by digital technologies, while also mitigating any risks or challenges that arise. This will require a comprehensive approach that takes into account the unique needs and challenges of different organizations and industries, as well as the rapidly evolving nature of the digital landscape. Ultimately, however, it is clear that the ability to adapt to these changes and leverage the new digital workforce will be essential to success in the years ahead.

The purpose of the minitrack is to offer a forum to present various research ideas and topics, particularly focusing on 1) issues related to virtual workplace and work collaboration in digitized work environments from behavioral and perceptional perspectives, 2) usage of any new technologies to create digital workplaces and environments (e.g., Metaverse, etc.), and 3) situational changes of workforce along with emerging technologies. 4) enablers and/or prohibitors toward innovative business process transformation in the digital workplace, 5) novel models/methods analyzing human resources (e.g., People Analytics) in the digitized work environment, and 6) security and privacy concerns in digital workplaces. The minitrack welcomes conceptual, qualitative, and quantitative research in a completed research paper and/or an ERF (Emergent Research Forum). The topics relevant to this minitrack include but are not limited to:

  *   Workforce-related behaviors in digital environments
  *   Technology usage to facilitate a new digital workplace
  *   Enablers and/or prohibitions toward innovative business process transformation in a digital workplace
  *   People Analytics in digitized work environments
  *   Security and privacy concerns in digital workplaces
  *   Emerging innovative digital workplaces
  *   New approaches to training new generations of the workforce (e.g., millennials, gen z)
  *   Inclusion of older generations in the digital work platforms (e.g., baby boomers, gen x, gen y)

Important Dates:
January 13, 2025 - Manuscript submissions begin
February 28, 2025 - Submissions are due at 5:00pm ET (New York)

Minitrack Co-Chairs:
J.B. (Joo Baek) Kim, The University of Tampa, jkim at ut.edu<mailto:jkim at ut.edu>
Chen Zhong, The University of Tampa, czhong at ut.edu<mailto:czhong at ut.edu>
Hong Liu, Indiana University Kokomo, hlius at iu.edu<mailto:hlius at iu.edu>

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