scholarly journals Quality of working life of academics and researchers in the UK: the roles of contract type, tenure and university ranking

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 786-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Fontinha ◽  
Darren Van Laar ◽  
Simon Easton
Keyword(s):  
Working Life ◽  
University Ranking ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Contract Type ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Examination of the Mental Wellbeing, Coping and Quality of Working Life in Health and Social Care Workers in the UK at Two Time Points of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Epidemiologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-242
Author(s):  
Paula McFadden ◽  
Ruth D. Neill ◽  
John Moriarty ◽  
Patricia Gillen ◽  
John Mallett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Care ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The Uk

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve around the world, it is important to examine its effect on societies and individuals, including health and social care (HSC) professionals. The aim of this study was to compare cross-sectional data collected from HSC staff in the UK at two time points during the COVID-19 pandemic: Phase 1 (May–July 2020) and Phase 2 (November 2020–January 2021). The HSC staff surveyed consisted of nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, social care workers and social workers from across the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland). Multiple regressions were used to examine the effects of different coping strategies and demographic and work-related variables on participants’ wellbeing and quality of working life to see how and if the predictors changed over time. An additional multiple regression was used to directly examine the effects of time (Phase 1 vs. Phase 2) on the outcome variables. Findings suggested that both wellbeing and quality of working life deteriorated from Phase 1 to Phase 2. The results have the potential to inform interventions for HSC staff during future waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, other infectious outbreaks or even other circumstances putting long-term pressures on HSC systems.

scholarly journals Work conditions and financial difficulties in post-crisis Europe: Utility versus quality of working life

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Helena Lopes ◽  
Sérgio Lagoa ◽  
Ana C Santos
Keyword(s):  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Level Data ◽  
The Uk

This article critically examines the relation between work and utility and challenges the mainstream economic view of well-being as a hedonic state for which work is a less pleasurable trade-off. It proposes a conception of work as a potential source of eudaimonic well-being, providing meaning and contributing to human flourishing and self-realisation. Based on micro-level data, the article shows the relevance of distinguishing between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being by way of comparing the effects of increased financial difficulties and deteriorated work conditions on these two types of well-being in five European Union countries – Germany, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and the UK – in the post global financial crisis years between 2009 and 2014. The article concludes by underlining the political importance of addressing aspects pertaining to the quality of working life and of creating jobs that serve to improve the eudaimonic well-being of citizens. JEL Codes: I31, J28, J81

scholarly journals Happiness, quality of working life, and job satisfaction among nurses working in emergency departments in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Javanmardnejad ◽  
Razieh Bandari ◽  
Majideh Heravi-Karimooi ◽  
Nahid Rejeh ◽  
Hamid Sharif Nia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Nurses have a vital role in the healthcare system. One of the basic steps to increase their happiness is to recognize factors such as job satisfaction and quality of working life. Therefore, the goal of the present study was to examine the relationship between happiness and quality of working life and job satisfaction among nursing personnel. Methods This descriptive study was carried out on 270 hospital nurses who worked in emergency departments in Iran. Nurses were recruited through the census method. Data collection instruments included the Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI), the Quality of Work Life Questionnaire (QWL), and the Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (JSQ). Data were explored using descriptive statistics, and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis. Results The mean age of participants was 30.1 ± 6.26 years. The mean happiness score was 38.5 ± 16.22, the mean Quality of Working Life (QWL) score was 84.3 ± 17.62, and the mean job satisfaction score was found to be 45.5 ± 13.57); corresponding to moderate levels of attributes. The results obtained from the ordinary least-square (OLS) regression indicated that happiness significantly was associated with economic status and satisfaction with closure (R2: 0.38). Conclusion Overall the current study found that nurses who work in emergency departments did not feel happy. Additionally, the findings suggest that their happiness were associated with their economic status, and closure over their duties.

scholarly journals Has the quality of working life improved in the EU-15 between 1995 and 2005?

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Greenan ◽  
E. Kalugina ◽  
E. Walkowiak
Keyword(s):  
Working Life ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
The Eu

Implementation of the Operation of the Reproduction Function of Wages in the Context of Regions: Problems, Actions

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
S. V. Savina
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Low Level ◽  
A Priority

At present, there is a weakening of the reproductive function of wages. This is especially noticeable on the example of a number of regions, which are characterized by a low level of average monthly wages compared to the all-Russian value and low purchasing power of wages, which extremely negatively affects the level and quality of working life of workers. Regional imbalances in the implementation of the reproductive function can be eliminated by developing the investment climate, modernizing existing industries, creating new effective jobs with decent wages, which implies the development of the intellectual, qualification and professional level of workers. Human development in the region is therefore a priority.

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