The effects of flexible working hours on job satisfaction and quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-227
Author(s):  
Jung-Mo Seo ◽  
Hyun-Jun Choi ◽  
Whan-Ki Cho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working

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.

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.

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 Postgraduate Surgical Training in the UK: the Trainees’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Rose ◽  
Noel Aruparayil
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Training ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Surgical Trainee ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Flexible Working Hours ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
Postgraduate Surgical Training

AbstractOver the last 20 years, surgical training in the United Kingdom (UK) has changed dramatically. There have been considerable efforts towards creating a programme that delivers the highest standard of training while maintaining patient safety. However, the journey to improve the quality of training has faced several hurdles and challenges. Recruitment processes, junior doctor contracts, flexible working hours and equality and diversity have all been under the spotlight in recent times. These issues, alongside the extended surgical team and the increasingly recognised importance of trainee wellbeing, mean that postgraduate surgical training is extremely topical. Alongside this, as technology has evolved, this has been incorporated into all aspects of training, from recruitment to simulated training opportunities and postgraduate examinations. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought technology and simulation to the forefront in an attempt to compensate for reduced operative exposure and experience, and has transformed the way that we learn and work. In this article, we reflect on the UK surgical trainee experience and discuss areas of success as well as highlighting potential areas for improvement going forward.

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.

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