“The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations” is Available Now for Preorder.
DES MOINES, IA – As organizations around the world continue to redefine how, where, and why work gets done, a groundbreaking new book is helping leaders navigate the complexities of the evolving workplace. The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations is now available for preorder in bookstores and online retailers nationwide.
Written by two Drake University professors, including leadership and virtuality expert Dr. Ina Purvanova and collaboration technology researcher Dr. Alanah Mitchell, The New Workplace provides a clear, research-backed framework for aligning employees across diverse work environments—whether fully remote, in-person, or somewhere in-between. As companies grapple with cultural drift, disconnected teams, and shifting employee preferences, this timely book serves as both a practical guide and a strategic manifesto for the future of work.
“Alignment is the new engagement,” says Dr. Purvanova. Dr. Mitchell agrees: “In today’s workplace, it’s not about where people sit—it’s about whether they’re rowing in the same direction.”
The book explores:
- The evolution of employee preferences and personas in today’s workplaces
- Practices for aligning workplace strategy and employee preferences
- Tools and rituals that can help individuals achieve and refine their own alignment
Early praise for The New Workplace has been overwhelmingly positive. Johnny Taylor Jr., President and CEO of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), called it “a fresh perspective on aligning workplace strategies with employee preferences to create a more effective and fulfilling work environment,” and bestselling author Adam Grant described it as “a life raft” where “two experts examine what the evidence actually shows about flexible work arrangements—and explore what it takes to get people across levels on the same page.”
Perfect for CEOs, HR leaders, team managers, and culture builders alike, The New Workplace delivers a compelling mix of real-world interviews, research findings, and future-ready frameworks. The New Workplace is available for preorder now in a hardcover format.
About the Authors:
Radostina (Ina) Purvanova is professor of organizational leadership in the Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University. She researches virtual work, flexible work practices, and leadership, and provides consulting, training and development around these topics.
Alanah Mitchell is the Aliber Distinguished Professor of Information Systems in the Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University. Her research, teaching, and consulting focus on the design, implementation, and use of information and communication technologies for collaboration.
For interviews, speaking opportunities, review copies, or bulk orders, visit: https://thenewworkplacebook.com/