Achieving High Performance in a Mobile and Green Workplace: Lessons from Microsoft Netherlands

Authors

Eric van Heck, Erasmus UniversityFollow
Peter van Baalen, Erasmus UniversityFollow
Nick van der Meulen, Erasmus UniversityFollow
Marcel van Oosterhout, Erasmus UniversityFollow

Abstract

This article describes how Microsoft NL established new ways of working usingadvanced mobile work technologies, with changes in three interrelated areas: people,place and technology. It has created an anytime/anywhere workplace that has changedthe traditional office culture by stimulating flexibility, improved employee productivityand work/life balance, and reduced the company's and individuals' carbon footprint.Based on Microsoft NL's experience, we provide guidelines for integrating new ways ofworking to improve performance through mobile work technologies

Recommended Citation

van Heck, Eric; van Baalen, Peter; van der Meulen, Nick; and van Oosterhout, Marcel (2012) "Achieving High Performance in a Mobile and Green Workplace: Lessons from Microsoft Netherlands," MIS Quarterly Executive: Vol. 11: Iss. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/misqe/vol11/iss4/6