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I-deals and the Future of Work: A Research Agenda for the Post-pandemic Age

In: Idiosyncratic Deals at Work

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  • Smriti Anand

    (Illinois Institute of Technology)

  • Yasin Rofcanin

    (University of Bath)

Abstract

Recognizing societal and organizational trends toward individualization of work ( Rousseau, D. M. (2005). I-deals: Idiosyncratic deals employees bargain for themselves. Armonk: M.E. Sharpe.) coined the term idiosyncratic deals (i-deals) to describe personalized work arrangements negotiated by employees to fulfill their unique needs unmet by their employer’s standard offerings. Since then, this area has received considerable attention from research and practice alike. We believe i-deals are “ideal” for addressing the changing needs and preferences of employees, employers, and the wider society in the post-pandemic era. Core aspects of i-deals are expounded by leading scholars in the preceding 12 chapters of this book. The book provides a comprehensive review and critique of i-deals literature from multiple perspectives. The discussion begins with an examination of motivations and outcomes of i-deal seekers and grantors. Particular attention is given to issues of fairness during negotiation and implementation of i-deals in workgroups wherein the recipients’ co-workers observe and react to the differentiated work arrangements. Recommendations are made for best practices for institutionalizing i-deals as a global strategic human resource management device. In this concluding chapter, we reflect on these insights, identify gaps in i-deals research, and suggest avenues for future research.

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  • Smriti Anand & Yasin Rofcanin, 2022. "I-deals and the Future of Work: A Research Agenda for the Post-pandemic Age," Springer Books, in: Smriti Anand & Yasin Rofcanin (ed.), Idiosyncratic Deals at Work, chapter 0, pages 309-333, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-88516-8_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-88516-8_13
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