Business or Pleasure? A Comparison of Migrant and Non-Migrant Uber Drivers in Australia

2021 ◽  
pp. 095001702110347
Author(s):  
Peter James Holtum ◽  
Elnaz Irannezhad ◽  
Greg Marston ◽  
Renuka Mahadevan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Job Tenure ◽  
Insight Into

Despite evidence of sub-standard working conditions and low rates of pay, drivers working on the Uber platform report varying levels of job-satisfaction. In order to better understand driver experience most research conducted to date differentiates driver experience by driver investment (time) on the platform. While this approach offers insight into driver motivations, it obfuscates key socio-political aspects of the globalised labour market; namely the precarity of many migrant workers. We present findings from a mixed methods study into migrant and non-migrant drivers on the Uber platform in Queensland, Australia. Specifically, our data illustrates key differences between migrants and non-migrants’ motivations to drive, their dependency on the platform, and their sense of autonomy and agency. Our findings suggest that migrant drivers experience greater levels of job insecurity, specifically around factors of job tenure, agency, and personal safety.

scholarly journals Gamblers’ Perception of the Playscan Risk Assessment: A Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Forsström ◽  
Alexander Rozental ◽  
Emma Wiklund ◽  
Per Carlbring ◽  
Philip Lindner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Responsible Gambling ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
General View ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Qualitative Analyses

AbstractResponsible gambling (RG) tools are globally widespread; they aim to prevent or decrease the harm caused by gambling. However, existing research suggests that several included features do not decrease gambling or significantly reduce the subsequent harm. Most of the previous studies have used gambling data to understand the changes in gambling behavior. However, the literature lacks research regarding gamblers’ experience and perception of RG tools, which may provide insight into increasing the usage and effectiveness of RG tools. This mixed-methods study aimed to explore gamblers’ perception of their risk assessment in the RG tool Playscan regarding developing harmful gambling problems. Overall, 757 participants rated the perceived accuracy of their risk assessment and their perception of the overall RG tool that conducted the assessment. Participants were also allowed to leave a comment providing feedback, which was analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed using logistic regression and structural equation modeling. Qualitative analyses revealed that most of the participants were pleased with the risk assessment and found it helpful. Moderated mediation analysis showed that participants’ assessment agreement partially mediated the association between expressing a negative view and their general view of Playscan. These results highlight the need to decrease the level of disagreement for promoting a better general view of RG tools to potentially increase their usage and effectiveness.

scholarly journals Migrants in the Polish Labour Market – Challenges for Human Resources Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-107
Author(s):  
Olena Shelest-Szumilas
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
General Situation ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Insight Into

The article addresses selected issues related to the migrant employment in Poland. It offers insight into the most important trends in the situation of migrant workers in the Polish labor market and discusses how observable changes will influence human resources management. The article begins with an overview of general situation of migrants in the labor market in Poland, which is based on the analysis of available statistical data. The second chapter presents and discusses briefly the potential challenges for human resources management in Polish enterprises.

Kwantitatieve en kwalitatieve baanonzekerheid: samenhangen met arbeidstevredenheid en psychisch welzijn

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmin Handaja ◽  
Hans De Witte
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Bank Employees ◽  
Job Content ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Quantitative and qualitative job insecurity: associations with job satisfaction and well-being Quantitative and qualitative job insecurity: associations with job satisfaction and well-being Y. Handaja & H. De Witte, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 20, June 2007, nr. 2, pp. 137-159 This study analyses the associations between both quantitative and qualitative job insecurity and job satisfaction and psychological ill-being. We also analyse whether the relationship between job insecurity and psychological ill-being is mediated by job satisfaction. A more subtle and differentiated measurement of qualitative job insecurity is used, in which insecurity is measured regarding four aspects: the job content, working circumstances, working conditions and social relations. Data gathered among Belgian bank employees are used to test the hypotheses. The results show that both quantitative and qualitative job insecurity are negatively associated with job satisfaction and positively associated with psychological ill-being. The relationship between job insecurity and psychological ill-being is only partially mediated by job satisfaction. This signifies that the impact of job insecurity exceeds the boundaries of work, since it exerts an autonomous impact on the psychological well-being of individual workers. Limitations of the research and recommendations for further research are discussed.  

Job satisfaction and creativity at work among occupational therapy practitioners: A mixed-methods study

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Alenka Oven ◽  
Barbara Domajnko
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Occupational Therapy Practitioners

BACKGROUND: Creativity is essential to the work of occupational therapy practitioners. Nonetheless, little is known about the way it influences their work satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: This study explores several internal and external factors related to organizational, personal, and socio-relational sources of creativity. Our main hypothesis was that occupational therapy practitioners are more satisfied when creative. METHODS: A mixed-methods study included a qualitative (n = 22) and a quantitative (n = 250) phase. Data were gathered using focus group interviews and an online survey, where a novel assessment instrument –the Creativity in Occupational Therapy Questionnaire –was administered. RESULTS: The synthesis of the results revealed that factors connected with the client, the practitioner’s personal characteristics, the work environment, relationships with colleagues and relationships with superiors all influenced the creativity of occupational therapy practitioners, in negative or positive ways. Professional autonomy and a supportive work environment were found to be important for the creativity of occupational therapy practitioners. Creativity at work had a statistically significant influence on work satisfaction of occupational therapy practitioners (B = 0.575, t = 6.267, p <  0.01) CONCLUSIONS: The results demonstrate the importance of creativity for job satisfaction of occupational therapy practitioners and suggest a dynamic reciprocal relationship between different factors and circumstances that should be considered when fostering creativity at work.

scholarly journals Work Stress in NHS Employees: A Mixed-Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6464
Author(s):  
Jermaine M. Ravalier ◽  
Andrew McVicar ◽  
Charlotte Boichat
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Staff Wellbeing

The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) has a higher-than-average level of stress-related sickness absence of all job sectors in the country. It is important that this is addressed as work stress is damaging to employees and the organisation, and subsequently impacts patient care. The aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of working conditions and wellbeing in NHS employees from three employing NHS Trusts through a mixed-methods investigation. First, a cross-sectional organisational survey was completed by 1644 respondents. Questions examined working conditions, stress, psychological wellbeing, job satisfaction, and presenteeism. This was followed by 33 individual semistructured interviews with NHS staff from a variety of clinical and nonclinical roles. Quantitative findings revealed that working conditions were generally positive, although most staff groups had high levels of workload. Regression outcomes demonstrated that a number of working conditions influenced mental wellbeing and stress. Three themes were generated from thematic analysis of the interview data: wellbeing at work, relationships, and communication. These highlight areas which may be contributing to workplace stress. Suggestions are made for practical changes which could improve areas of difficulty. Such changes could improve staff wellbeing and job satisfaction and reduce sickness absence.

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