Title: Geopolitical crises and the transformation of work models: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2025)

Authors: Carlos Luengo Vera; José Andrés Gómez Gandía; Antonio Javier De Lucas López; Ma. Teresa de Val Núñez

Addresses: Faculty of Business and Economics, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain ' Faculty of Business and Economics, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain ' Faculty of Business and Economics, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain ' Faculty of Business and Economics, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Abstract: In an increasingly unstable global environment, organisations are facing unprecedented challenges in adapting their work models to the consequences of geopolitical crises. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the academic literature published between 2000 and 2025 on the intersection between geopolitical disruptions and the transformation of work models. Drawing from 2,251 documents indexed in Scopus, the research applies both VOSviewer and Bibliometrix tools to examine the structural, conceptual, and temporal evolution of the field. The analysis identifies key thematic domains - such as digital transformation, supply chain resilience, sustainable development, and organisational adaptability - and reveals their progressive consolidation over time, particularly during periods of systemic crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. It also maps international collaboration patterns and highlights the central role of high-output countries in shaping the discourse. The findings underscore the multidisciplinary nature of the topic and position geopolitical instability as both a catalyst and a structuring force in the redefinition of workplace paradigms. Practical implications are discussed in relation to digital infrastructure, strategic workforce planning, sustainability integration, and policy design.

Keywords: geopolitical crises; work model transformation; remote and hybrid work; organisational resilience; digital transformation; supply chain disruption; bibliometric analysis; VOSviewer; Bibliometrix; future of work; geopolitics; workforce; hybridwork; resilience; digitalisation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2025.149704

International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 2025 Vol.9 No.3, pp.270 - 297

Received: 18 Jun 2025
Accepted: 31 Jul 2025
Published online: 10 Nov 2025 *

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