A Qualitative Study on Employees’ Experiences of a Support model for Systematic Work Environment Management

Hellman, Therese; Molin, Fredrik; Svartengren, Magnus

doi:10.3390/ijerph16193551

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“…This qualitative descriptive study is part of a larger project, focusing on the use and implementation of a support model for systematic work environment management, the Stamina model, in various municipalities across Sweden [17]. Previous studies within the project have focused on experiences of upper management [21], employees [22] and persons that have the role as facilitators in the provision of the model [18]. The project was approved by the Regional Ethics Committee in Uppsala, Sweden (Project reference number 2017/093).…”

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First-Line Managers’ Experiences of Working with a Structured Support Model for Systematic Work Environment Management

Molin

Hellman²,

Svartengren³

2020

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Background: This paper describes the experiences of first-line managers when working with a structured support model for systematic work environment management in their work groups. First-line managers play a key part in influencing the work environment. Methods: In this study, a sample of managers implementing a structured support model, the Stamina model, in Swedish municipalities were interviewed. A total of 31 (n = 31) interviews were conducted at two time points during a one-year period. The collected data were analysed using a qualitative thematic approach. Results: The results showed that managers experienced discomfort when giving the responsibility of working with work environmental issues to employees. However, managers also experienced and were impressed by how well it worked in allowing employees to take on work environmental issues. Managers found that they balanced between being quiescent and, at the same time, actively monitoring progress in the work groups. Conclusions: The results from this study implicate that managers need to be sensitive to the needs and capacity of their work groups. The oracle in Delphi stated know yourself. We conclude: Know your group!

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First-Line Managers’ Experiences of Working with a Structured Support Model for Systematic Work Environment Management

Molin

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Svartengren³

2020

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“…This is important given that work group belonging has been shown to be beneficial to health and job satisfaction. 68 As well, linked by common practices, white-collar workers see networking in the workplace as a means for exchanging information of work-related tasks, processes, and expectations and, in turn, maintaining long-term employability. 69 In our study, this collegiality and networking was a flexible and ongoing process that extended to all aspects of the workday from multiple coffee breaks, lunches, and after-work drinks.…”

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Flexible Work Arrangements and Health in White-Collar Urban Professionals

2020

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Although some research has examined health implications of flexible work arrangements, little is known about job flexibility and health in the context of modern working life, characterized by intensification. Grounded on the Job Demand-Resource model, this article explores access to flexible work arrangements and organizational climate on the health and well-being of white-collar, urban professionals in downtown Toronto. A qualitative content analysis of eight semistructured interviews with white-collar, urban professionals between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-two revealed three domains—intensity of work life and demands, coworker and managerial relations, and the boundaries between work and home—where demands outweighed resources to limit workers’ ability to practice flexibility. Thus, an emerging trend where workers need to be flexible within flexible work arrangements emerged. Findings point to the need for organizational commitment and activities to address unhealthy behaviors in the context of modern working life.

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“…The STAMINA (Structured and Time-effective Approach through Methods for an Inclusive and Active working life) model promotes employee participation and increased understanding of the operations in the organisation [22]. It is influenced by the structure of an organisational intervention [23] and the integrated model of group development [24,25].…”

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Experiences of the Initial Phase Implementation of the STAMINA-Model in Perioperative Context Addressing Environmental Issues Systematically—A Qualitative Study

Arakelian

Hellman

Svartengren

2020

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(1) Background: Challenges in perioperative settings put demands on staff working with systematic work environment management. A support model, STAMINA (Structured and Time-effective Approach through Methods for an Inclusive and Active working life), was implemented in a hospital in Sweden, to help staff address environmental issues systematically. The aim was to describe the experiences of the initial phase of implementation of the adapted STAMINA model in perioperative context. (2) Methods: Qualitative individual interviews were held with 14 managers and employees (three men and 11 women). Data were analysed by systematic text condensation. (3) Results: Five themes were identified: Limited knowledge of the model and the implementation process; scepticism, lack of confidence in the model and a passive attitude; the model offered increased participation; the culture in the organization—to understand one’s role as employees and managers; and endurance and feedback are key factors for success in the implementation process. (4) Conclusions: Scepticism turned to positive attitude by recognising that the STAMINA model offered increased participation. In order to have successful implementation, the organisational culture must be taken into consideration by giving the employees increased responsibilities and timely feedbacks. Role description, goal definition, feedback, and sticking to one model are key factors for success.

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A Qualitative Study on Employees’ Experiences of a Support model for Systematic Work Environment Management

Cited by 15 publications

References 43 publications

First-Line Managers’ Experiences of Working with a Structured Support Model for Systematic Work Environment Management

First-Line Managers’ Experiences of Working with a Structured Support Model for Systematic Work Environment Management

Flexible Work Arrangements and Health in White-Collar Urban Professionals

Experiences of the Initial Phase Implementation of the STAMINA-Model in Perioperative Context Addressing Environmental Issues Systematically—A Qualitative Study

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