Disclosing the ‘Big C’: what does cancer survivorship signal to employers?

Sterkens, Philippe; Sharipova, Adelina; Baert, Stijn

doi:10.1007/s10198-023-01618-2

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“…The scholarly literature reveals that different age groups lead to various behaviors/reactions in a work context ( de la Fuente-Núñez et al, 2021 ; Keskinen et al, 2023 ; Keskinen and Nikander, 2023 ), but also that employees with medical conditions involve different behaviors/reactions ( Carr and Namkung, 2021 ; Sterkens et al, 2023 ). However, experimental studies that explore the implications of age and medical conditions on coworkers’ behavior and management approaches are rare.…”

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Blaming the young is always more accessible rather than accusing the older employees: an experimental view over age and health in organizations

Man,

Popa,

Man

2024

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionThe stereotype content model postulates that different groups evoke different emotions and reactions based on two dimensions: intention toward others (warmth) and competence.MethodsIn this study, we used an experimental design and a qualitative approach to investigate how managerial strategies are selected and motivated when a subordinate makes a work task related error but belongs to a group that is stereotypical perceived differently in terms of warmth and competence (age groups with or without a medical condition). Thus 75 employees analyzed one of the five hypothetical cases and described the managerial strategy and motivation for usage.ResultsData revealed that managerial strategies incorporate more active harm elements for younger employees in contrast with vulnerable groups (older employees with unspecified medical conditions, younger or older employees with a medical condition), who benefit from more active facilitation strategies. The strategy usage motivation is also different in the case of younger employees, the control group and the vulnerable groups.DiscussionThe study outcomes bring additional evidence to support the stereotype content model theory and the socioemotional selectivity theory, enriching applicability on organizational practice and human resources management.

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confidence: 99%

Blaming the young is always more accessible rather than accusing the older employees: an experimental view over age and health in organizations

Man,

Popa,

Man

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Experiences of unemployed and/or work-disabled cancer survivors who have pursued to return to paid employment: a focus group study

Greidanus,

van Ommen,

de Boer

et al. 2024

J Cancer Surviv

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Purpose To explore experiences of unemployed and/or work-disabled cancer survivors who have pursued to return to paid employment. Methods Four digital focus group interviews were conducted with 16 cancer survivors (< 10 years post-diagnosis) who have pursued to return to work within the last 2 years. Interview topics included motivations, facilitators of and barriers to job seeking, and returning to and maintaining paid employment. Interview audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using conventional content analyses. Results Participants were mostly female (94%), and the majority had successfully returned to paid employment (56%). Both intrinsic factors (e.g., sense of purpose, social interactions) and extrinsic factors (e.g., financial necessity) motivated their return to paid employment. During job seeking, participants experienced facilitators including support, personal qualities (e.g., life experience), and trial workplaces. Barriers included inadequate support, perceived employer discrimination, and work ability uncertainty. Returning to and maintaining employment was facilitated by flexible work, supportive colleagues, and intrinsic drive, while barriers included side effects (e.g., fatigue) and overly demanding work. Conclusions Unemployed and/or work-disabled cancer survivors are generally motivated to return to paid employment by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, but uncertainty about their ability and inadequate support may hinder this. These findings highlight the need for trial workplaces, support during every phase of return to paid employment, and a flexible, supportive workplace. Implications for Cancer Survivors Tailored interventions addressing the needs identified in this study are urgently needed. The recommendations provided offer strategies for various stakeholders to enhance support for unemployed and work-disabled cancer survivors.

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