Investigating the managerial effects of workcations (work(plus)vacations) on digital nomad employees: Workcation satisfaction, work engagement, innovation behavior, intention to stay, and revisit intention

Abstract

Despite the widespread adoption of workcations (work+vacations) in corporations, their managerial value in the post-pandemic era is questionable owing to the increasing shift toward in-person work by many companies. This research note explored the managerial effects of workcations from the perspectives of employees who have experienced them. In Study 1, we qualitatively identified the positive and negative effects of workcations, including increased levels of work engagement, enhanced innovation in tasks, and heightened security concerns. Building on the positive outcomes identified, for Study 2, we developed and tested a research model to reveal that workcation satisfaction improves work engagement, leading to increased intention to stay with the organization, innovative behaviors among employees, and a desire to engage in future workcation.