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Understanding organizational citizenship behavior: the counselor ’s role
This study examined the relationship between meaningful work, job satisfaction, and OCB and how their positive associations can be enhanced. The role of counselors was discussed, too. Design/methodology/approach A moderated mediation model was suggested with the mediation model of meaningful work, job satisfaction, and OCB and the moderator, work time flexibility. Intervention was implemented with the goal of increasing employee’s control over work schedule. Six analyses were conducted to compare before and after the intervention aiming for enhancing employee’s work time flexibility, and one year after the interventio...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - November 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Working around it
This study uses a strength-focussed approach to highlight multiple leverage points for organisational rail-driver health interventions across three levels of the system, helping improve health intervention efficacy despite the intractable nature of their environments. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - November 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Tackling workplace bullying
This study used a qualitative design and employs a new empirical approach to tackle workplace bullying. With over a hundred working professionals engaged in focus groups and facilitation methodologies for a total of five workshops and 60 hours, this study suggests a new framework for intervening in workplace bullying that considers workplace wellness as a system. Findings The findings revealed that these professionals perceived workplace wellness as a formidable component of the health and success of employees, organizations, and community, and perceived workplace bullying as a serious threat to physical and mental wellne...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - November 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

How do professional caregivers perceive their health and well-being?
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 6, Page 434-449, December 2017. Purpose The global ageing population places increased demands on the professional caregiver workforce. Literature reveals that although many in this workforce experience stress and fatigue, they also experience high levels of work satisfaction. These findings seem contradictory and therefore warrant further qualitative exploration. The purpose of this paper is to explore how professional caregivers describe their health and well-being and to understand the interplay of work and life on health and well-being. Design/metho...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - November 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Medical and allied health staff self-reported long-term conditions
This study adds empirical evidence regarding the long-term conditions among health professionals and their self-management strategies. Little is known about the long-term conditions among the various health professional groups and the findings thus make an important contribution to the existing literature. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - November 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Truckies and health promotion: using the ANGELO framework to understand the workplace ’s role
This study found that transport industry workplaces perceive themselves to have an important role in addressing the physical, economic, political and sociocultural aspects of obesity, as per the ANGELO framework. However, transport industry employees – specifically, truck drivers – do not perceive workplaces to have a major role in health; rather, they consider health to be an area of personal responsibility. Practical implications Balancing the competing perceptions of truck drivers and workplace managers about the workplace’s role in h ealth promotion is an important consideration for future health promotion activ...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - November 29, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Workplace policies and practices promoting physical activity across England
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 391-403, October 2017. Purpose Many adults fail to achieve sufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The purpose of this paper is to understand how workplaces most effectively promote physical activity for the benefit of public health. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected via two online surveys. First, 3,360 adults employed at 308 workplaces across England self-reported their MVPA, activity status at work and frequency of journeys made through active commuting. From this sample, 588 participants reported on the polici...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - September 18, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Consequences of cyberbullying behaviour in working life
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 376-390, October 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore health- and work-related outcomes of cyberbullying behaviour and the potential mediating role of social organisational climate, social support from colleagues and social support from superiors. Design/methodology/approach Altogether 3,371 respondents participated in a questionnaire study. Findings The results of this study indicate that social organisational climate can have a mediating role in the relationship between cyberbullying behaviour and health, well-being, work en...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - September 18, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Catch 22? Disclosing assisted conception treatment at work
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 364-375, October 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore factors influencing decision making about disclosure of assisted reproductive technology (ART) use in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study design was used. In total, 31 women and 6 men who were using or had recently used ART were recruited from British fertility networks and interviewed. Data were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Findings Two main strands were identified each encompassing two themes: “Concerns about disclosure” c...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - September 18, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Leaders ’ narcissism and organizational cynicism in healthcare organizations
This study contributes to the literature on organizational cynicism by revealing the relational mechanism between le aders’ narcissism and employee cynicism. The paper also offers a practical assistance to employees in the healthcare management and their leaders interested in building trust, increasing leader-employee relationship and reducing organizational cynicism. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - September 18, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Employees prefer information more than free food
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 4, Page 332-342, August 2017. Purpose Nutrition behaviours have been linked to an increased risk of poor health and reduced productivity at work. Therefore, the workplace is a logical setting to implement nutrition-related programmes. Many existing workplace health promotion programmes (WHPPs) employ a standardised approach that typically attracts those who are already healthy or highly motivated to change. Understanding the factors that influence an individual ’s desire to improve health and participate in nutrition WHPP will facilitate the developme...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - June 27, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research