David Sundström explores engagement in remote work environments following the 2022 PAUSE scholarship
The latest scholarship report from the PAUSE Foundation sheds light on one of the most urgent issues in today’s working life: how to maintain employee loyalty and engagement in an increasingly flexible work environment. The report, authored by the 2022 scholarship recipient David Sundström and titled ”How do you create engagement and belonging in a remote workspace?,” conveys his studies and insights into this significant subject.
In an era where remote work has become the norm for many, David, with his background as an engineer and the founder of a digital network, has analyzed how corporate cultures can be transformed to reinforce cohesion and motivation, even when physical presence is limited. His tenure at the University of California, Berkeley has contributed a scientific foundation to his practical experiences.
David Sundström offers in his report a series of thought-provoking perspectives and solutions that he has identified and tested during his scholarship period. ”Creating a sense of belonging and engagement in a flexible work environment requires more than just technical solutions. It’s about building a culture where every employee feels seen, valued, and included, no matter their physical location,” he summarizes his findings.
Watch David Sundström’s oral presentation here (1.47 mins)
Download the scholarship report here.
Questions about
the report: david@patriksthlm.com
PAUSE Foundation: kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
Brief facts about the PAUSE Foundation
The PAUSE Foundation (Personell management Abroad by University Studies and Experience) awards Sweden’s largest scholarship for international studies in HR and leadership. The purpose is both to contribute to the personal development of the scholars and to spread knowledge about the field to other interested parties. Since its inception in 1982, 47 scholarships have been awarded.
Read more about the foundation here.
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May 23, 2023
Athir Abdel has been named this year’s PAUSE scholarship recipient.
Athir Abdel, a master’s student at Stockholm University, has been awarded the prestigious PAUSE scholarship. Athir holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology specializing in individuals and work life, and will further his studies at ESCP Business School in Berlin. He will be writing a scholarship report that aims to increase understanding of the factors that create engagement and well-being in the workplace.
”Athir Abdel has a solid education and a genuine interest in HR and leadership issues. Additionally, he has personal experience in starting and expanding businesses. With this background, we believe that Athir’s report will contribute valuable knowledge to other interested individuals,” says Björn Lundberg, the chairman of the foundation.
Apply Now!
Scholarship of SEK 100,000 for international studies in HR and leadership
The 2023 scholarship is intended specifically for those who want to study one of the following subjects:
Leadership in a digital world
What characterizes successful workplaces
This is how HR drives workplaces for increased innovation
Those of you who have a completed or ongoing university education are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 19, 2023.
Further information about the scholarship and application procedure can be found here.
Contact: kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
Short facts PAUSE
The PAUSE Foundation (Personnel Management Abroad by University Studies and Experience) grants Sweden’s largest scholarship for international studies in HR and leadership. Its objective is twofold: to foster the personal growth of the fellows and to disseminate knowledge in the field to other interested individuals. Since its establishment in 1982, a total of 45 scholarships have been awarded. For further information about the foundation, please visit their website.
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2022-11-21
This year’s PAUSE scholarship recipient has been nominated
The 2022 scholarship of SEK 100,000 goes to David Sundström, who will study and write about the topic Belonging – How do we make employees feel loyalty and commitment in a flexible workplace where many work from home?
Today, many organisations are using technology to transition to hybrid workplaces. David will investigate what makes certain organisations and individuals able to create loyal groups via digital channels or platforms while others fail.
The competition for the scholarship was great, with several very interesting candidates. The choice of David depends partly on his personal experiences of starting and running a digital network, partly on his upcoming studies in innovation. We believe he has all the conditions to produce a scholarship report that many will be able to find practical use from, says the foundation’s chairman Björn Lundberg.
The PAUSE Foundation awards Sweden’s largest scholarship in HR and leadership. The purpose is both to contribute to the fellow’s personal development and to give other interested parties increased knowledge of current HR and leadership topics. Since its inception in 1982, the foundation has awarded 45 scholarships.
Contact: Helena Lundberg, kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
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2022-09-30
Apply Now!
Scholarship of SEK 100,000 for international studies in HR and leadership
The 2022 scholarship is intended specifically for those who want to study one of the following subjects:
- The employee experience in the employee journey – What is important to consider and how do you build it for the best results?
- Belonging – How do we make employees feel loyalty and commitment in a flexible workplace where many work from home?
Those of you who have a completed or ongoing university education are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 11, 2022.
Further information about the scholarship and application procedure can be found here.
The PAUSE foundation (Personnel management Abroad by University Studies and Experience) awards Sweden’s largest scholarship for international studies in HR and leadership. The purpose is both to contribute to the fellow’s own development and to spread knowledge in the field to other interested parties. Since its inception in 1982, 44 scholarships have been awarded. Read more about the foundation here.
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2022-08-18
A scholarship of SEK 100,000 will be announced in autumn 2022
The foundation’s board has decided to announce a scholarship of SEK 100,000 in the fall of 2022. Further information regarding the topic of the scholarship report that the scholarship recipient must write and other specifications will be published on the website during September.
The foundation awards scholarships with the aim of contributing to personal development through studies or internships abroad. Dissemination of the scholarship report also contributes to increased knowledge among other active and interested parties.
The pandemic has meant challenges in the form of restrictions on travel and stay abroad. After two years without a dividend, this announcement therefore feels really positive, says the foundation’s chairman Björn Lundberg.
The PAUSE foundation awards the largest Swedish scholarship in HR and leadership for international studies. Read more about the scholarship here.
Contact: Helena Lundberg, kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
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2021-10-20
Announcement of scholarship in 2022
The foundation awards scholarships to be used for studies and/or internships abroad.
At the beginning of 2020, the world was hit by Covid-19. The pandemic has to a significant extent prevented travel to and restricted freedom of movement in most countries. This became a major challenge for the foundation’s latest fellow. To avoid a similar situation, the foundation has decided not to announce a scholarship in 2021.
At present, however, we see that the negative effects of pandemics in the world are diminishing. Provided that this positive development continues, the foundation has decided to announce a scholarship in 2022.
Further information on the possible call will come at the beginning of 2022.
Contact: Helena Lundberg, +46-73-982 43 28, kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
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2021-06-16
HR increases the pace with AI
The latest PAUSE Fellow, Camilla Häggroth,
received SEK 100,000 to study the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in HR. Shortly afterwards was hit
the world of a pandemic. Despite this, Camilla has managed to complete her studies and written a very interesting scholarship report.
In it, she describes a study, a collaborative project with a supplier of software for psychometric tests, which shows that the HR function can streamline work through AI both in terms of recruitment and training.
In addition, Camilla argues that the HR function needs to be a driving force in the issue of developing human-machine collaboration on an overall level in the organization. In this way, it can play a crucial role in transforming companies and their way of working to become competitive in a digital world.
“The technical aspect may feel foreign at first, but in fact, it is quite easy to absorb. Be aware of and think about the issues surrounding inherent bias, ethics and data protection, but do not let them be an excuse for not implementing AI in the business ”, she says in summary about her own experiences from her studies.
Contact: Helena Lundberg, +46-73-982 43 28, kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
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Camilla Häggroth
2019-11-12
PAUSE Scholarship 2019 is nominated
The PAUSE Foundation awards Sweden’s largest scholarship in HR and leadership. The purpose is both to contribute to the alumni’s personal development and to give other interested persons increased knowledge about current HR and leadership topics. Since its foundation in 1982, the foundation has been awarded 44 scholarships. The 2019 scholarship of SEK 100,000 goes to Camilla Häggroth, who will investigate how AI can be used within the HR function to contribute to positive organizational development.
-The competition for the scholarship was great this year, but we are convinced that Camilla is the right alumni. She is knowledgeable, has the right background and the personal drive to take on this year’s focus area Artificial Intelligence (AI), says the foundation’s chairman Björn Lundberg. We also share Camilla’s view on how AI and digitalisation broadly open up a whole new perspective on recruitment, follow-up, analysis, leadership and learning, Björn continues.
Camilla Häggroth will use the scholarship for studies on how AI can be used specifically in the HR function to contribute to positive organizational development. Among other things, it is about using AI to ensure greater precision in recruitment and to design further training for already employees.
Camilla begins her studies in December 2019 and finalizes them in the form of a scholarship report in early April 2020. Shortly thereafter, the report will be published on the foundation’s website, among other things.
Camilla Häggroth will study at Ashridge Hult Business Business School, UK, where they have a centre for action research. She is accepted for their ”doctorate in organizational change”. The idea is that the research she will do during the scholarship period should form the foundation of her doctoral dissertation.
Contact: Helena Lundberg, +46-73-982 43 28, kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se
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2019-08-19
Announcement – Scholarship of SEK 100,000
The PAUSE Scholarship Foundation awards the largest Swedish scholarship in HR and leadership for international studies. The PAUSE scholarship aims to contribute to the personal development and leadership abilities of the alumni through international studies and experience. It also aims to spread knowledge about current HR and leadership topics to Swedish international businesses and others interested in the area.
The latest application date is 11 October 2019.
The scholarship is primarily aimed at those who have a university degree and practical experience in HR and leadership, but also students with work experience from the area can apply. The applicant must have a genuine interest in, willingness and ability to develop in the field and to take leading positions in Swedish international business.
The scholarship is to be used for studies at a university/management school or
at a company for at least three months. The PAUSE Scholarship foundation expects the applicant to study Artificial Intelligence’s (AI’s) impact on HR and leadership issues, however can be open to suggestions on other relevant topics. The studies shall result in a scholarship report which is to be freely distributed in different ways to others interested in the field.
Specifications for the 2019 scholarship and information on the application process, download here (in Swedish).
Any questions about the scholarship are answered by Helena Lundberg, +46-73-982 43 28, kontakt@stiftelsen-pause.se.
Questions that might be of interest to other applicants, will be published on the site.
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2019-08-17
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Soon the PAUSE Scholarship Foundation will announce a new scholarship. Information about this will be published as soon as the site is complete.
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