Employment Experiences of Those Living With and Being Treated For Hepatitis C: Seeking Reasonable Adjustments and the Role of Disability Legislation

Mack, Heather; Paylor, Ian

doi:10.1017/s1474746415000378

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“…Extending these critical approaches, our analysis concerns the job-search experiences of the unemployed, which are, in our opinion, a major component of public policy toward the unemployed. We define lived experience as a combination of practical acts, interpretation of events, making sense of things, and reflective thinking (Mack and Paylor, 2016) that can be captured through in-depth interviews. This approach makes it possible to question job search standards (which are part of social policies) from a new perspective, focusing on their appropriation by the unemployed.…”

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Job search success among the formerly-unemployed: paradoxically, a matter of self-discipline

Demazière

2020

Critical Policy Studies

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At a time when activation is an essential cog in the fight against unemployment, looking for a job is top priority in the life of the jobless, and becomes their professional occupation. Job search experience is studied here in the light of the institutional norms and prescriptions that frame it. Our fieldwork has focused on the supposed correspondence between these two, since our interviewees were formerly-unemployed people who have managed to land relatively long-term positions. Three results were identified: first, their experiences espouse a self-help model; second, in spite of compliance with this model, the search is jeopardized by its uncertain outcome, and third, an alternative model has emerged, characterized by job search limitations in the emotional, temporal and behavioral registers. These adjustments deviate from institutional standards yet are nonetheless the result of thoughtful and personal management, i.e. of applying a principle of self-discipline that is paradoxically in line with the institutional model of job search.

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Job search success among the formerly-unemployed: paradoxically, a matter of self-discipline

Demazière

2020

Critical Policy Studies

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“…For the latter in particular, provisions that can be put in place at the workplace to support employee needs may not be as easily adopted in the home, with research suggesting that equipment used during home working is less ergonomically suitable, with this affecting work performance for individuals with disabilities 42,43 . Wage precarity and atypical working arrangements are associated with increased risks of experiencing ill-health and financial insecurity, 44 and individuals with poorer health or limiting conditions are already at a disadvantage in obtaining and retaining work because of the challenges that their symptoms and their treatment needs present 41,45–52 …”

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“…42,43 Wage precarity and atypical working arrangements are associated with increased risks of experiencing ill-health and financial insecurity, 44 and individuals with poorer health or limiting conditions are already at a disadvantage in obtaining and retaining work because of the challenges that their symptoms and their treatment needs present. 41,[45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52] Taken together, a more permanent transition toward home working may cause further insecurity and exclusions for subgroups that are experiencing greater financial insecurity and ill-health, who are at present less able to participate in this change. Supporting individuals with specific work-related needs to address them within the home working environment might help.…”

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Exploring the Health Impacts and Inequalities of the New Way of Working

Griffiths¹,

Gray²,

Kyle³

et al. 2022

J Occup Environ Med

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The aim of the study is to provide insights into the working Welsh adult population's perceptions of the health impacts of working from home (WFH), their ability to WFH, and their WFH preferences. Methods: Data were collected from 615 working adults in Wales between November 2020 and January 2021 in a household survey. Results: More than 45% of those able to WFH reported worsened mental well-being and loneliness. Working from home worsened the diets, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol use of those in poorer health. Approximately 50% were able to WFH, although individuals living in more deprived areas, in atypical employment or with precarious income, were less able to WFH. Nearly 60% wanted to WFH to some capacity. Conclusions: The new way of working introduces new challenges to preserving workforce mental well-being, regulating health behaviors, and tackling inequalities. Hybrid models and targeted health support could make WFH healthier and more equitable.

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“…Wage precarity and atypical working arrangements are associated with increased risks of experiencing ill-health and financial insecurity (Benach et al 2014). Individuals with poorer health or limiting conditions are already at a disadvantage in obtaining and retaining work due to the challenges that their symptoms and their treatment needs present (Khan et al 2009; Mack and Paylor 2016; van Egmond et al 2016; Brannigan et al 2017; Nexo et al 2017; Booth et al 2018; Hanson et al 2018; Paltrinieri et al 2018; Murray et al 2019).…”

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Exploring the health impacts and inequalities of the new way of working: findings from a cross-sectional study

Griffiths

Gray

Kyle

et al. 2022

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Aim To explore the working Welsh adult population's ability to work from home, their preferences for the future, and the self-reported health impacts of home-working. Subject and Method: A nationally-representative household survey was undertaken across Wales (Public Health Wales' COVID-19, Employment and Health in Wales study), with cross-sectional data on home-working being collected between November 2020 and January 2021 from 615 employed working-aged adults in Wales (63.7% female, 32.7% aged 50-59). Respondents were asked about their ability to work from home, their perceptions of its impact on their health and their preferences for time spent home-working in future. Results Over 50% were able to work from home, and showed a preference towards home-working to some capacity, with over a third wishing to work from home at least half the time. However, those living in the most deprived areas, in atypical employment, with high wage precarity or with limiting pre-existing conditions were less likely to report being able to work from home. Of those that could work from home, over 40% reported that it worsened their mental well-being and loneliness, and for people in poorer health, home-working negatively impacted their diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol use. People aged 30 to 39 and those who lived alone were more likely to report wanting to spend some time working in an office/base instead of at home. Conclusion The inequity in the ability to work from home reflects underlying inequalities in Wales, with those facing the greatest insecurity (e.g. those living in most deprived areas, those with more precarious work or financial circumstances) being less able to participate in home-working. Working from home offers greater flexibility, reduces the financial and time costs associated with commuting, and protects individuals from exposure to communicable diseases. However, working from home presents an enormous challenge to preserving the mental-wellbeing of the workforce, particularly for younger individuals and those with low mental well-being. Younger respondents and those in poorer health who could work from home were also more likely to engage in health-harming behaviours, and reduce their engagement in health-protective behaviours such as eating well and moving more. Reflecting on the future, providing pathways for accessing work from home arrangements, integrating hybrid models and preparing targeted health support for at risk groups may be best suited to the working population's preferences and needs.

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Employment Experiences of Those Living With and Being Treated For Hepatitis C: Seeking Reasonable Adjustments and the Role of Disability Legislation

Cited by 6 publications

References 40 publications

Job search success among the formerly-unemployed: paradoxically, a matter of self-discipline

Job search success among the formerly-unemployed: paradoxically, a matter of self-discipline

Exploring the Health Impacts and Inequalities of the New Way of Working

Exploring the health impacts and inequalities of the new way of working: findings from a cross-sectional study

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