A Workplace Dignity Perspective on Resilience: Moving Beyond Individualized Instrumentalization to Dignified Resilience

Bal, P. Matthijs; Kordowicz, Maria; Brookes, Andy

doi:10.1177/1523422320946115

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“…A closer look at the literature shows that AM is seen to limit human dignity through the dehumanisation and instrumentalisation of workers. Here, dehumanisation equates to the objectification of human beings and denial of their human attributes (Haslam, 2006), whereas instrumentalisation refers to the use of humans as 'merely means to an end' (Bal, 2017;Bal et al, 2020). For example, according to Moore and Robinson (2016), quantification at work compels workers "to squeeze every The feedback loop in this framework reflects that a worker's choices (box d) are, under AM, often directly influenced by nudging techniques etc.…”

Section: Dehumanisation and Instrumentalisation In The Am Debatementioning

confidence: 99%

A Capability Approach to worker dignity under Algorithmic Management

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This paper proposes a conceptual framework to study and evaluate the impact of ‘Algorithmic Management’ (AM) on worker dignity. While the literature on AM addresses many concerns that relate to the dignity of workers, a shared understanding of what worker dignity means, and a framework to study it, in the context of software algorithms at work is lacking. We advance a conceptual framework based on a Capability Approach (CA) as a route to understanding worker dignity under AM. This paper contributes to the existing AM literature which currently is mainly focused on exploitation and violations of dignity and its protection. By using a CA, we expand this focus and can evaluate the possibility that AM might also enable and promote dignity. We conclude that our CA-based conceptual framework provides a valuable means to study AM and then discuss avenues for future research into the complex relationship between worker dignity and AM systems.

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Section: Dehumanisation and Instrumentalisation In The Am Debatementioning

confidence: 99%

A Capability Approach to worker dignity under Algorithmic Management

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“…17 In March 2020, Australia released the National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework, with a renewed focus on resilience in risk reduction and management. 8 Resilience is a complex phenomenon 18 which may skew benefit toward people who are already in privileged positions and have access to the resources needed to be resilient. 18 Resilience places the onus on people to improve their individual circumstances and when treated as a 'competence', continues to marginalise people with disability.…”

Section: Building Resilience Through Dignitymentioning

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“…8 Resilience is a complex phenomenon 18 which may skew benefit toward people who are already in privileged positions and have access to the resources needed to be resilient. 18 Resilience places the onus on people to improve their individual circumstances and when treated as a 'competence', continues to marginalise people with disability. 17 The inclusion of specific reference to people with disability in disaster risk reduction and the development of tools is important, but does little to address entrenched ableism.…”

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confidence: 99%

An undignified disaster reality for Australians with disability

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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Management establish the importance of ensuring the equitable protection of human rights in disaster planning, relief, and recovery. However, internationally and within Australia, the reality is one of indignity, human rights violations, and corruption. Australia is living in a perpetual state of crisis, following 3years of environmental and health disaster events. Vulnerable Australian citizens, especially people with disability, are at a great risk of human rights violations and may have restricted access to resilience-building resources that would enable them to recover. Embedding dignity into disaster management and recovery can safeguard human rights and improve outcomes for people with disability.

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“…Additionally, metaphors can influence perception and action concerning the framing and sense-making of one's career, but they also risk narrowing one's field of focus [13,14,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. This acknowledges concerns of an over-emphasis of the ability of an individual to demonstrate resilience and the need for organisational responsibility for the wellbeing of their employees [83]. Therefore, the WCM should be viewed as a tool within a toolbox that a career coach can use to facilitate a client to make sustainable and informed decisions about their career.…”

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The Conceptualisation of Weather as a Career Metaphor

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2022

Sustainability

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This paper aims to offer an accessible, flexible, and homogenised approach to career counselling and career development via the conceptualisation of a new metaphor in response to evolving careers and labour markets. The research question asks: How can Weather as a Career Metaphor (WCM) offer an accessible tool for career counsellors to use with their clients across their lifespans? The theoretical framework draws together sustainable career theory and conservation of resources theory, and is complemented by the author’s decade of experience providing mentoring and career coaching to individuals across the globe. The WCM is constructed of ten elements of weather that apply to different contexts and across the lifespan. These include sun, rain, drought, thunder and lightning, ice, fog, tailwind, headwind, tornado, and rainbow. The contribution comes from the conceptualisation of a new metaphor which is theoretically grounded whilst also ensuring practical relevance via accessibility and flexibility. The WCM offers a versatile tool as part of a more comprehensive toolkit for career counsellors to help their clients to understand potential challenges within contemporary labour markets. This facilitates individuals to take ownership of their careers, acquire personal resources, and take proactive steps to prepare themselves for sustainable careers across their lifespans.

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A Workplace Dignity Perspective on Resilience: Moving Beyond Individualized Instrumentalization to Dignified Resilience

Cited by 10 publications

References 40 publications

A Capability Approach to worker dignity under Algorithmic Management

A Capability Approach to worker dignity under Algorithmic Management

An undignified disaster reality for Australians with disability

The Conceptualisation of Weather as a Career Metaphor

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