scholarly journals Worked hours, job satisfaction and self-perceived health

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 223-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xavier Bartoll ◽  
Raul Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
One Year ◽  
Linear Probability ◽  
Moderator Role

PurposeThis study aims to analyse the potential confounding and moderator role of job satisfaction on the effect of working hours on self-perceived health and to analyse the effect of transitions between working hours and job satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachUsing longitudinal data for the Catalan economy in 2005–2009, first, it runs a linear probability random effects model, with self-perceived health as the dependent variable, on one-year lagged job satisfaction, working hours and its interaction. Second, it estimated an ordered logit model to test the effect of transitions to working hours and different levels of job satisfaction on self-perceived health.FindingsShort working hours ≤ 20 h/w predict good self-perceived health for women. Long working hours 41–47 h/w predict poor self-perceived health among men and women but not for very long hours ≥ 48 h/w. Interaction effects between working 41–47 h/w and job satisfaction levels were found for men and women. Improvements in job satisfaction for health are reduced when working long hours. For employees, a decrease in job satisfaction may suggest a health risk except if hours also reduce.Social implicationsWorkplace practices aimed at gaining flexibility in working hours may be offset, in terms of health outcomes, by lower job satisfaction. Flexible working hours from the employees' side should be favoured to face reductions in job satisfaction.Originality/valueThe novelty of this paper is that highlights differential effect of job satisfaction in the relation between working hours and health status.

scholarly journals A Survey on the Role of Fringe Benefits in Employee Satisfaction – An Analysis of Organizations of Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Sahar Nisar ◽  
Danish Ahmed Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Health Protection ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Fringe Benefits ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates the relationship between fringe benefits and employee’s job satisfaction. More specifically, following variables were taken as fringe benefits (i) Health Protection Benefits, (ii) Recreation Leaves, and (iii) Flexible Working hours. The primary data is gathered through questionnaire from the sample size of 200 respondents based on non-probability convenience sampling technique. The results were later analyzed through exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression. This study showed positive and significant relationship of Recreation Leaves and Health protection benefits on job satisfaction whereas in case of flexible working hours, the relationship seems to be insignificant. Through results, it may be concluded that if a good number of leaves and a good health Protection plan is provided by the employer, the employees tend to be more satisfied and committed towards their job. Whereas, flexible working hours does not much contribute much towards their level of satisfaction towards job. This study might help employers in Pakistan to add commendable benefits programs to their schedule in order to retain their loyal employees and increase firm’s productivity.

What influences the job satisfaction of staff and associate specialist hospital doctors?

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona French ◽  
Divine Ikenwilo ◽  
Anthony Scott
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Clinical Team ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care ◽  
Hospital Doctors

Despite their rising numbers in the National Health Service (NHS), the recruitment, retention, morale and educational needs of staff and associate specialist hospital doctors have traditionally not been the focus of attention. A postal survey of all staff grades and associate specialists in NHS Scotland was conducted to investigate the determinants of their job satisfaction. Doctors in both grades were least satisfied with their pay. They were more satisfied if they were treated as equal members of the clinical team, but less satisfied if their workload adversely affected the quality of patient care. With the exception of female associate specialists, respondents who wished to become a consultant were less satisfied with all aspects of their jobs. Associate specialists who worked more sessions also had lower job satisfaction. Non-white staff grades were less satisfied with their job compared with their white counterparts. It is important that associate specialists and staff grades are promoted to consultant posts, where this is desired. It is also important that job satisfaction is enhanced for doctors who do not desire promotion, thereby improving retention. This could be achieved through improved pay, additional clinical training, more flexible working hours and improved status.

Workforce-management system boosts efficiency at Sysco

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Workforce Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Working Day ◽  
Employee Attendance ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Observes how two companies are benefiting from a new workforce-management system. Design/methodology/approach – Examines how new software is helping the Sysco Group and Scan Computers. Findings – Shows how the two companies are better able to track each employee’s working hours and absences including sickness and time-off, to make things easier when it comes to things like payroll and holiday entitlement. Practical implications – Reveals that the biometric employee-attendance software uses fingerprint identification to track employees’ whereabouts throughout the working day. The software can cope with any type of work pattern and calculate overtime using its script engine. Originality/value – Explains that, with so many companies opting for flexible working hours or rotational shifts, the software makes these easier to put into practice.

scholarly journals PENGARUH FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS PEKERJA LEPAS DI PROVINSI BALI

2021 ◽  
pp. 817
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Sri Damayanti ◽  
I Gusti Made Suwandana
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Work Arrangements ◽  
Flexible Work ◽  
Work Arrangements ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Family ◽  
Flexible Work Arrangement ◽  
Work Arrangement

Flexible work arrangements have been widely used to meet the needs of workers and manage work. Flexible working hours and methods will make it easier for workers to coordinate their work and social schedules. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of flexible work arrangements and job satisfaction on the productivity of freelancers. The population is all self-employed workers in Bali Province. The sample used in this study was 100 respondents who were collected during the 7 days of the survey. Data collection was obtained from the results of questionnaires which were distributed directly to all entrepreneurs in the province of Bali. Furthermore, to analyze the data used multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that flexible work arrangements effectively affect the productivity of entrepreneurs. The reaction of the freelancers is that they believe that through this work system, they can manage their work schedule more flexibly and become happier and happier. more efficient and closer to the family. Job satisfaction has an impact on work efficiency. It can be seen that there is a significant positive correlation (correlation) between job satisfaction and productivity of freelancers.

scholarly journals Work-Life Balance, Employee Job Performance and Satisfaction Among Doctors and Nurses in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Dousin ◽  
Ngan Collins ◽  
Balvinder Kaur Kler
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Supportive Supervision ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

In this era, the concepts of human resource management (HRM) practices have evolved to the implementation of work-life balance (WLB) practices, such as: flexible working hours and supportive supervision. WLB practices have shown a great influence on employee attraction, retention, motivation and development. This study examines the relationship between WLB practices on employee job performance as well as the mediating effect of job satisfaction in the relationship between work-life balance practices and employee job performance among doctors and nurses in East Malaysia. The study surveys 491 doctors and nurses in the East Malaysia states of Sabah and Sarawak in 2016-2017. Four hypotheses were tested with validated measures of WLB practices (flexible working hours and supportive supervision), job satisfaction and job performance. Findings revealed that flexible working hours and supportive supervision has a significant and positive impact to job performance. Job satisfaction positively mediates the relationship between flexible working hours and supportive supervision towards job performance. An effective WLB practices will improve employees’ job satisfaction which eventually increase their job performance and productivity. This study’s findings aim to assist the Malaysian healthcare industry in improving doctors’ and nurses’ attraction, retention and motivation.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Women’s Turnover Intentions in Pakistan’s Public Universities

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliya Bushra
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to test the impact of women’s job satisfaction on their turnover intentions, specifically for those employed in the education sector. Using a sample drawn from two different universities in Lahore, Pakistan, we measure their levels of job satisfaction by evaluating their general working conditions, pay and potential for promotion, professional relationships, use of skills and abilities, and activities assigned. We find that flexible working hours, workplace location, performance appraisal, and skills utilization have a highly positive significance on turnover intentions, while professional autonomy, job security, and promotion have an inverse impact on job satisfaction and turnover intentions.

scholarly journals The Impact of Flexible Working Hours, Remote Working, and Work Life Balance to Employee Satisfaction in Banking Industry during Covid-19 Pandemic Period

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 341-353
Author(s):  
Kresna Chandra Putra ◽  
Tedo Aris Pratama ◽  
Rionaldo Aureri Linggautama ◽  
Sekar Wulan Prasetyaningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Impact

During the situation like Coronavirus COVID -19 pandemic that happened in 2020, forcing various banking companies to make adjustments and changes to their work system. The flexible working system is one of the most widely used, which has an impact on workers especially during this pandemic conditions. The impact of the change in work system in banking sector is interesting to study, especially since the banking industry in Indonesia still mostly uses conventional work systems. . This study aims to measure the impact of flexible working hours (FWH), remote working (RW), and work life balance (WLB) on employee job satisfaction in the banking industry during the pandemic. In this study, data were collected using quantitative, non-probability, purposive sampling methods via online questionnaires, which were distributed to employees in the banking sector during the pandemic period in Jabodetabek area. With total of 160 respondents who were used to perform analysis using the PLS-SEM method which was carried out with the SMART-PLS software. This study found that in pandemic conditions, achieving WLB conditions will have a positive impact on job satisfaction. The implementation of the RW system itself has a positive impact in helping to achieve the WLB conditions that are felt by banking workers in the Jabodetabek area, in contrast to the FWH system which does not have a similar effect on WLB. In addition, this study also provides an academic basis for the use of flexible working hour and remote working systems to increase job satisfaction, especially in the banking industry.

Flexible working arrangements and strategic positions in SMEs

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 355-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernice Adei Kotey
Keyword(s):  
Parental Leave ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industry Effect ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Paid Parental Leave ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Firms

Purpose Under the Australian Fair Work Act 2009, employees can request flexible working arrangements (FWAs) from their employers. Provision of FWAs is costly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They can, however, use FWAs to achieve competitive advantage. The purpose of this paper is to investigate strategic positions associated with FWA availability in SMEs. It also examines the effects of size and industry sector on FWA availability in SMEs. Design/methodology/approach With a sample of 1,541 cases comprising micro, small and medium firms from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Business Longitudinal Database, binary regression models were used to analyse the relationships between FWAs and the independent variables: strategic position, firm-size and industry of operation. Findings Flexible working hours, flexible leave arrangements and roster/shift selection were used by SMEs pursuing a strategy focussed on human resources. In contrast, a strategic focus on cost correlated negatively with paid parental leave and flexible rosters/shifts. SMEs pursuing innovation were unlikely to provide flexible leave while job sharing was less visible in SMEs focussing on quality. An industry effect was evident with working from home unlikely for firms in industry sectors where employees had to be present at work. Micro- and small-sized firms were less likely than medium firms to provide FWA to their employees. Originality/value SMEs with competitive positions based on human capital could use FWAs to attract the required skills. Employees in SMEs that compete on cost may benefit from FWAs in the form of temporary and casual positions.

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