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Exploring work-related attributions of sickness absence during organizational change: a scoping review
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2017. Purpose The present article reviews the literature on the relationship between organizational change and sickness absence and seeks to map and describe the prevailing “trends” in the field. In particular, the paper focuses on the indirect links between change and sickness absence and identifies knowledge gaps and novel research opportunities. Design/methodology/approach A scoping review was conducted seeking to generate a wide-ranging overview of relevant s tudies. To this end, research articles were collected through different source...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - April 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Legislation impact to sick leave in Slovakia
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2017. Purpose Sickness absence is a major public health and economic problem. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a legislative intervention that concerns reduction of compensation levels in sickness absence in the Slovak Republic. In addition, the study encompasses appraisal of effects reflected by related indicators. Design/methodology/approach The paper describes an evaluation study, based on national statistics from relevant sources. Numeric data were used for characterizing the dynamics of sickness absence in Slovakia in th...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - April 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Usability evaluation (IEQ survey) in hospital buildings
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2017. Purpose As hospital operations are undergoing major changes, comprehensive methods are needed for evaluating the indoor environment quality and usability of workspaces in hospital buildings. The purpose of this paper is to present a framework of the characteristics that have an impact on the usability of work environments for hospital renovations, and to use this framework to illustrate the usability evaluation process in the real environment. Design/methodology/approach The usability of workspaces in hospital environments was evaluated i...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - April 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The need for a long-term mindset when measuring the effects of lean on health-related quality management values - a case study from the public sector
This study has further explored the QM in relation to Lean in the respect of how the QM values ‘Leadership commitment’ and ‘Partic ipation of Everybody’ are effected by a Lean initiative. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - April 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

How managers of small-scale enterprises can create a health promoting corporate culture
This study adds important knowledge regarding the preconditions for creating health-promoting workplaces in SSEs, an area for which limited research exists. The findings provide insights and knowledge about managers ’ possibilities and obstacles in workplace health management. The findings could be transferrable to management in similar contexts if managers develop more awareness and knowledge. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - April 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

From workaholism to burnout: psychological capital as a mediator
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2017. Purpose Examine the relationships among workaholism, psychological capital (PsyCap), and burnout, as well as investigate the potential mediating effect of PsyCap on the relationship between workaholism and burnout. Design/methodology/approach Data on workaholism, PsyCap, and burnout were collected, through administration of an online survey, from 400 faculty and staff at a large Southeastern university. Findings Workaholism negatively related to PsyCap and positively related to burnout, while PsyCap negatively correlated with burnout. ...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - April 4, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Implementing workplace health promotion – role of middle managers
This study adds to knowledge of the difficulties of implementing and embedding WHP activities in the wor kplace and suggests an explicit and detailed research design. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Exploring the link between work and health
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 153-163, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine if facets of workaholism are associated with a family history of metabolic diseases. Design/methodology/approach Data on workaholism and family history of health issues were collected, through administration of an online survey, from 194 employees. Findings Workaholism significantly related to a family history of metabolic diseases. Research limitations/implications Future researchers should collect objective disease data, examine work-related moderators as well as potential...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Impact of worksite cafeteria interventions on fruit and vegetable consumption in adults
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 134-152, April 2017. Purpose Increasing obesity rates and health care costs have prompted worksites to investigate interventions to improve employee health. The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect of worksite cafeteria interventions on fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption. Design/methodology/approach This review was guided by the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses method. After a thorough literature search and screening process, 18 studies were included in the review. Data were extracted, and a risk...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Tanzania ’s public service
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 116-133, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes, forms, extent, and consequences of sexual harassment and sexual violence at public sector workplaces in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A total of 1,593 civil servants participated in the survey, which was conducted in the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. The quantitative data were complemented with the results from eight focus group discussions. Findings The study revealed that 21 percent of women and 12 percent of men had experienced sexual harassment personally...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Let ’s work out: communication in workplace wellness programs
International Journal of Workplace Health Management,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 101-115, April 2017. Purpose People spend a lot of time communicating with their co-workers each day; however, research has yet to explore how colleagues influence each other ’s health behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between health-related communication and health behaviors among co-workers in a workplace wellness program. Design/methodology/approach Participants (n=169) were recruited from a large south-western university and its l ocal school district through e-mail announcements sent from a wellness admin...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Workplace well-being in the London-Chinese business community
This study was conducted in a London area with a high density of Chinese businesses. The study nevertheless covered only a limited selection of b usiness sectors. Caution may therefore be necessary in assuming the transferability of these findings to other parts of the UK. Practical implications Chinese businesses are agreeable to being informed about and considering the business case for workplace well-being. Chinese workers need better wo rking conditions, easier access to health services preferably delivered through Chinese-based networks of community and business associations which are trusted by both employers and em...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - March 23, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research