scholarly journals Escaping the Cubicle

2021 ◽  
pp. 181-201
Author(s):  
Elizabeth (Libby) J. Sander ◽  
Alannah Rafferty ◽  
Peter J. Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Contingent Work ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Physical Work Environment ◽  
And Performance

A rise in contingent work, the increasing real estate costs for organizations, technological advances, and more recently, restrictions on movement emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a sharp increase in the number of employees working from home. These have significant implications for individuals, organizations, and society. Yet the physical work environment within the home has received little attention from scholars. Research on traditional office settings indicates that the physical environment influences a range of well-being and performance outcomes, indicating a critical need for researchers to consider the impact of the physical work environment at home. To address this issue, the authors briefly summarize the effects of the physical work environment and review existing research on working from home. They then propose directions for future research and emerging methodologies to undertake this research. Finally, they detail the practical implications that these changes bring for individuals, organizations, and society.

PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA FISIK TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasmansyah Rasmansyah ◽  
M Zainal Aripin
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Environment ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Dominant Influence

<em>This research was conducted based on the existence of problems in the competence and physical work environment of employee performance. This study aims to determine the effect of competencies and physical work environment simultaneously or partially on the performance of employees of PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor. The sampling technique is the sample random sampling technique. The type of research used is descriptive and verivative research methods, with data collection techniques using primary data and secondary data. The results showed that competency, physical work environment, and performance were categorized quite well. Based on the calculation, it can be seen that simultaneously the competence and physical work environment have a positive and significant influence on the performance of the employees of PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor. Partially shows that the physical work environment has the most dominant influence on the performance of employees of PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor</em>

Hospital employees’ perceptions of circadian lighting: a pharmacy department case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 422-437
Author(s):  
Lindsay J. McCunn ◽  
Jeremy Wright
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
Affective Organizational Commitment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Physical Work Environment

Purpose An interdisciplinary body of literature has focused on the role of lighting in mitigating patient and employee stress and error-producing conditions in hospital settings. The purpose of this study is to explore how a new circadian lighting system installed in a small pharmacy unit with no penetration of natural light is experienced by staff. Psychosocial variables, such as affective organizational commitment, perceived productivity, well-being, and satisfaction with the physical work environment, were measured to further a line of inquiry that may help facilities managers and hospital administrators make optimal choices when purchasing lighting and commissioning retrofits. Design/methodology/approach Post-occupancy evaluation; mixed methods survey design. Findings While affective organizational commitment, perceived productivity, well-being and satisfaction with the physical work environment were experienced, to some extent, by employees, low average responses about whether the setting had improved, as the circadian lighting had been installed suggest that the retrofit did not affect them as positively as expected. Counter to the intention of the installation, participants did not perceive the circadian lighting as having strongly improved their levels of stress, concentration, mood or fatigue at work. Originality/value More research on simulated daylighting should be done to optimize occupant responses to lighting retrofits in hospitals. This case study supports recommendations to measure relevant psychosocial variables before and after a design change. Similarly, sized units within hospitals and health care facilities that possess analogous dimensions and design constraints concerning a lack of daylight penetration will benefit from this study’s mixed methods, results and interpretations.

Designing for Well-Being: The Role of the Physical Work Environment

2010 ◽  
pp. 267-287
Author(s):  
Claudia Steinke ◽  
Rei Kurosawa ◽  
Ali Dastmalchian
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Physical Work Environment

scholarly journals Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Fisik dan Budaya Organisasi terhadap Kinerja Keryawan PT.Suri Tani Pemuka

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Putu Tirza Gresika ◽  
Trianasari Trianasari
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
P Value ◽  
Physical Work Environment ◽  
And Performance

This paper aimed to prove the influence of the physical work environment, culture of organization and work environment, on the performance of employees of PT.Suri Tani Pemuka. This research is a causal quantitative research design, with the data collection method is a survey. The population of this study included all employees of PT. Suri Tani Pemuka, 42 people, with the objects of this research are the work environment, culture of organization, and performance of the employee. This study used multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this research showed that culture of organization has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, it can be seen that the p-value is 0.002 <alpha 0.05, it means that the sig value smaller than the alpha value of 0.05. The work environment and culture of organization have a positive and significant effect on performance of the employee, it can be seen that the coefficient of determination Ryx1x2 is 0.735 which is positive, with a p-value of 0.000 <alpha 0.05, it means that the sig value smaller than the alpha value 0.05.

scholarly journals PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI DINAS PARIWISATA KOTA PADANG PANJANG

Jurnal Ecogen ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007
Author(s):  
Sauqi Murtodo ◽  
Armida Silvia ◽  
Menik Kurnia Siwi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
City Tourism ◽  
Physical Work Environment ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Office Employees

This study aims to examine the effect of work discipline and physical work environment on the performance of employees at the Padang Panjang City Tourism Office. This research is descriptive research. The population in this study were all employees of the Padang Panjang City Tourism Office. This study uses primary data. The analytical method used is multiple regression analysis using SPSS version 20. The results of this study indicate that 1) work discipline has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Padang Panjang City Tourism Office employees with a significance value of 0.038 <0.052) The physical work environment has a positive and significant effect on the performance of employees at the Padang Panjang City Tourism Office with a significance value of 0.031 <0.05 3) work discipline and physical work environment both have a positive and significant influence on the performance of the Padang Panjang City Tourism Office employees with a significance value of 0,000 <0.05.Keywords: work discipline, work environment and performance

scholarly journals Association between the physical work environment and work functioning impairment while working from home under the COVID-19 pandemic in Japanese workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Okawara ◽  
Tomohiro Ishimaru ◽  
Seiichiro Tateishi ◽  
Ayako Hino ◽  
Mayumi Tsuji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Work Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
Exposure Factor ◽  
Physical Work Environment

Objective: This study examined the relationship between the physical work environment and work functioning impairment while working from home in the context of rapid changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study of internet monitors was conducted between December 22 and 26, 2020. Of a total of 33,302 participants, 5,760 who worked from home at least 1 day a month, excluding those who met the exclusion criteria, were included in the analysis. A binary subjective assessment of the physical work environment while working from home was used as an exposure factor. We examined 9 items related to the physical work environment, including level of illuminance and use of suitable desks and chairs, traditionally recommended for health and safety management when working at a desk. The number of non-conformities to 7 items was also used as an exposure factor. The presence of severe work functioning impairment was measured using the Work Functioning impairment Scale (WFun), a self-reported outcome measure of the degree of work functioning impairment. Odds ratios of severe work functioning impairment were estimated using mixed-effects logistic regression analysis with the prefecture of residence as a random effect. Results: Multivariate analysis showed that the odds ratio of severe work functioning impairment was significantly higher among those who indicated "No" to all recommended items except for "I work at a desk/chair for office use." The highest odds ratio of work functioning impairment was associated with a "No" response to "There is enough light to do my work" (aOR: 2.02, 95%CI: 1.73-2.35, p<0.01). Our results also suggest the presence of a dose-response relationship between the number of non-conformities to recommendations for work environments while working from home and work functioning impairment. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that it is important for both companies and individual workers to create a work environment that prevents negative health outcomes and improves productivity while working from home.

scholarly journals Six Key Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home in Europe during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1826
Author(s):  
Christine Ipsen ◽  
Marc van Veldhoven ◽  
Kathrin Kirchner ◽  
John Paulin Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
And Performance

The number of people working from home (WFH) increased radically during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate people’s experiences of WFH during the pandemic and to identify the main factors of advantages and disadvantages of WFH. Data from 29 European countries on the experiences of knowledge workers (N = 5748) WFH during the early stages of lockdown (11 March to 8 May 2020) were collected. A factor analysis showed the overall distribution of people’s experiences and how the advantages and disadvantages of WFH during the early weeks of the pandemic can be grouped into six key factors. The results indicated that most people had a more positive rather than negative experience of WFH during lockdown. Three factors represent the main advantages of WFH: (i) work–life balance, (ii) improved work efficiency and (iii) greater work control. The main disadvantages were (iv) home office constraints, (v) work uncertainties and (vi) inadequate tools. Comparing gender, number of children at home, age and managers versus employees in relation to these factors provided insights into the differential impact of WFH on people’s lives. The factors help organisations understand where action is most needed to safeguard both performance and well-being. As the data were collected amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend further studies to validate the six factors and investigate their importance for well-being and performance in knowledge work.

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