This study investigates the thematic evolution in the research of flexible work arrangements and employee performance, with data from the Scopus database, spanning from 1989 to 2023, also with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread implementation of work-from-home policies. The research documents a signifi-cant increase in scholarly articles from 2020 to 2023, indicat-ing heightened academic interest in this field. Through the-matic mapping and analysis, the study categorizes the research themes into four distinct groups: motor themes that propel the field, niche themes that concentrate on specific issues, emerg-ing or declining themes that reflect changing research inter-ests, and basic or transversal themes that are consistently prevalent. The findings highlight the enduring significance of flexible work arrangements and employee performance as a subject of research, suggesting that these themes will continue to be important as the nature of work evolves in response to global events and technological advancements. The study pro-vides a comprehensive overview of the current state of re-search and points to the necessity for ongoing investigation into how flexible work arrangements can be optimized to sup-port employee performance in a post-pandemic world.
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