Jobs Program Research Articles

Perceived workplace safety, workload and pay satisfaction as predictors of mental health among employees in a Nigerian health-related organization

The health of employees is so paramount for employee productivity. While emphasis is often placed on the physical health of employees, less emphasis is placed on the psychological or mental health of the employees. Similarly, it seems as if health challenges are more occurring in manufacturing industries, but the service organizations employees are as well susceptible to mental health challenges. Understanding the predictive factors to mental health challenges therefore becomes imperative. It is on this note that the present research examines how employee mental health is predicted by work safety measures like perceived workplace safety, work overload and pay satisfaction. The workplace safety variables include perception of job, co-worker, supervisor, management, and safety programs. A cross sectional survey method was adopted, using ex-post-facto research design. Data were gathered from 258 employees, including 150 (58.1%) females and 108 (41.9%) males of a non-governmental organization. Correlation and regression analyses were used to analyze data obtained from the standardized psychological scales that were administered. The results showed that mental health correlated positively with perceived job safety, but negatively with perceived co-worker, supervisor, management, safety programs and pay satisfaction. Workplace safety variables jointly predicted mental health, accounting for 23% variance, but only perceived job safety and supervisor safety were significant. The higher employees perceived job safety, the lower their mental health challenges. Similarly, the higher they perceived supervisor safety, the lower their mental health issues. Pay satisfaction accounted for 3% variance in mental health, and the higher the pay satisfaction, the lower the level of employee mental health issues. It is implied that the human resource unit of service organizations should intermittently examine their organizations to identify and prevent possible job and supervisor safety threats. Supervisors should be trained on how to be discrete in communicating safety measures to subordinates so that it will not boomerang to hamper mental health. The human resources unit should also intermittently organize workshop, training, and employee-assisted programs for younger and lower grade employees on adaptive mechanisms for reducing mental health challenges.

A Review of the Government Food Policy on Agricultural Productivity in Ghana

Food policy supports agriculture and household food security by encouraging farmers to increase output. Despite implementing the Planting for Food and Jobs program in Ghana, the country still imports staple crops, suggesting mixed effectiveness. This study analyzed challenges, beneficiary perceptions, and policy impacts on agricultural productivity using secondary data from Sekyere Kumawu District, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Ghanaian beneficiaries were older and educated, had smaller households, and had less experience on larger plots. The Ghanaian farmers received improved seeds, fertilizers, and subsidized seeds. The farmers viewed the food program positively regarding food security. Key challenges PFJ faced were funding, resource allocation, implementation, environmental factors, post-harvest losses, market access, and economic challenges. Both programs positively impacted crop productivity. Agricultural policy recommendations include providing suitable machinery, ensuring access to high-quality seeds, adjusting production targets, prioritizing comprehensive training, improving stakeholder collaboration, and switching from indirect to direct subsidies can enhance food policy efficiency in Ghana.

Information Frictions and Skill Signaling in the Youth Labor Market

This paper provides evidence that information frictions limit the labor market trajectories of US youth. We provide credible skill signals—recommendation letters based on supervisor feedback—to a random subset of 43,409 participants in New York’s summer jobs program. Letters increase employment the following year by 3 percentage points (4.5 percent). Earnings effects grow over four years to a cumulative $1,349 (4.9 percent). We find little evidence of increased job search or confidence; instead, signals may help employers better identify successful matches with high-productivity workers. Pulling youth into the labor market can, however, hamper on-time graduation, especially among low-achieving students. (JEL D82, H75, J13, J24, J31, J64)

중대재해처벌 등에 관한 법률 시행에 따른 사회복지조직의 대응방안

The Serious Accidents Punishment Act was expanded to apply to all workplaces with five or more employees on January 27, 2024. This paper examines the major legal issues surrounding senior employment support agencies, especially senior clubs, which are social welfare facilities particularly vulnerable to major accidents, and proposes organizational countermeasures for preventing major accidents. To this end, this paper analyses the main contents of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act through academic literatures, and reviews various legal principles and key issues related to the implementation of the Act on senior clubs through the case laws. This paper aims to seek effective preventive measures and responses to the accidents that occur in senior clubs. The research revealed that the characteristics of senior clubs include continuous increasing trend in the number of elderly participants in senior job programs, full-time employments more than three hundred employees, various types of business operations such as public service, social service, and private business, and continuous occurrence of dangerous accidents. The key issues of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act relevant to the senior clubs are identifying an employee with legal responsibility, types of business subject to the Act, establishment of a dedicated occupational health and safety board appropriate to the type of business, a joint penal provision, and punitive damages. This paper proposes the following responsive measures for senior clubs in response to the implementation of the Act; changing employees’ perspective towards the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, building a health and safety management system reflecting characteristics of senior clubs, utilizing scientific risk management techniques in establishing a health and safety management system and support and management from the Ministry of Health and Welfare as well as local governments.

Systematic Adaptation of the JOBS Program for Use with Adults with Visual Impairments.

The purpose of this study was to use a systematic process to adapt the JOBS program, an evidence-based job search intervention, for use with unemployed adults with visual impairments and implementation via videoconferencing. The Planned Adaptation approach, an established framework for adapting evidence-based practices, guided the adaptations. The four-step Planned Adaptation process comprised examining the program's theory of change, identifying population differences, adapting the program content, and adapting the evaluation strategy. The original JOBS program has five key components, two critical causal mechanisms, and several potential moderators. Differences between the original and new target populations include needs, experiences, and employment barriers. Adaptations included activity changes, new processes to enhance outcomes, and changes to the implementation procedures. The evaluation plan for the adapted program includes a pilot study to test the updated activities, processes, and procedures, followed by an efficacy study to assess outcomes. The JOBS program was a strong candidate for systematic adaptation due to its theoretical foundation, thorough documentation, and established active ingredients. Stakeholder input increased the relevance and feasibility of the adaptations. Future research is needed to evaluate the adapted program and its outcomes. After completion of the evaluation plan, the new JOBS adaptation will be available for practitioners to use with adults with visual impairments. Practitioners may find the Planned Adaptation approach useful for adapting other programs to better meet the needs of the population they serve.

Implementation of the On-the-Job Training Learning Program for Students Majoring in Hospitality Accommodation

Purpose of the study: This research aims to determine the implementation of the on-the-job training learning program for students majoring in hotel accommodation at Vocational High School 4 Jambi City.
 Methodology: This research uses a qualitative approach with a naturalistic approach. The population and sample in this study were students from Vocational High School 4 Jambi City. The data collection techniques in this research used documentation and interviews.
 Main Findings: From the results of research regarding the implementation of the On The Job Training learning program for students majoring in Hospitality Accommodation at Vocational High School 4 Jambi City, it can be concluded that this program has a significant positive impact on students' preparation to enter the world of work. The implementation succeeded in increasing students' practical understanding of work processes in the hotel industry, as well as helping students develop skills and knowledge that are relevant to job market demands.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research lies in its specific focus on the implementation of on-the-job learning programs in the Hospitality Accommodation department, which is an important field in the hotel industry. This research will reveal how on the job programs are implemented in vocational education, identify challenges that may be faced, and evaluate effectiveness in preparing students to enter the world of work. It is hoped that this research will provide valuable insights for schools, industry and education policy to improve the relevance and quality of education in the future.

The health benefits of the JOBS Program Germany for unemployed people: A 6-month follow-up study

Abstract Aim The “JOBS Program” is an intervention for the unemployed to promote health and labor market integration and has shown positive effects in the USA and Finland. The aim of this confirmatory study was to investigate whether the JOBS Program produces similar effects in Germany. Subject and methods We applied a multicenter randomized controlled trial to compare an intervention group (IVG) with a waiting control group (WCG) before (T0; n = 94) and about 6 months after (T2; n = 43) the intervention. Results Although the proportion of long-term unemployed (≥ 12 months) in the intervention group at T2 was high (88.4 %; n = 38), the JOBS Program was beneficial concerning our primary outcomes: Compared to the WCG, the regression estimated that the IVG had (1) a 3.48-point higher level of self-esteem (p = 0.032; scale range: 10–50 points), (2) a 4.93-point higher level of generalized self-efficacy expectations (p = 0.002; scale range: 10–50 points), (3) a 0.41-point higher level of general health (p = 0.016; scale range: 1–5 points), and (4) a 2.04-point lower level of unemployment-related mental burden (p = 0.028; scale range: 10–40 points). Conclusion This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of the JOBS Program with respect to the above outcomes, and for older and long-term unemployed, suggesting the benefit of regular implementation for different groups of unemployed people in Germany.

참여자 통합형 노인일자리 및 사회활동 지원사업 사례연구

This study aims to present ideas for new elderly job programs and the possibility of developing elderly job programs through case analysis of participant-integrated elderly job and social activity support projects. To this end, we looked at the Dreaming Roasters and Baker Project of the Busan Yeonje Senior Club, which was selected as a support project for the Community Chest of Korea in 2022.
 This project is based on the Social Welfare Community Chest's sustainable development goals of strengthening the education and self-reliance capabilities of the target, creating quality jobs, and creating a gap between appropriate technology and information technology as a social activity support project for the independent life of elderly parents and children with disabilities.
 It seems that the following efforts are needed to develop participant integrated elderly jobs and social activity support through a one-year pilot project. First, it is necessary to revise the guidelines for the use of profits. Second, there is a need for a systematic support system. Third, the flexibility of project participants must be recognized. Fourth, business item development education and marketing mix education are necessary. Finally, for the continuous development of this project, some projects carried out by senior clubs need to seek conversion to social enterprises.

Preparing justice involved youth for transition: Employer perceptions

In this pilot study, we sought to understand employer perspectives on hiring young applicants, especially applicants who have been involved in the juvenile justice system. A survey was conducted to assess employers’ perceptions of qualities young applicants often lack, what qualities they are seeking, and the skills, training, and/or documents that would be beneficial for young applicants during the hiring process. The survey was deployed to 19 employers; 12 employers responded. Six employers who completed the survey also took part in follow-up interviews. In the interviews, employers expounded on how job and career preparation programs can best prepare youth for successful employment, how their companies approach hiring candidates with juvenile records, and how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills are incorporated into entry-level positions. Through both the survey and interview, employers also shared how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their hiring processes.

Work and income: the challenge of implementing universal basic income in Brazil

The new configuration of global economic actors and the dampening of productive activity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought ideals like Universal Basic Income (UBI) to the forefront in the search for alternatives to national development. However, UBI faces resistance as it is associated with discouraging labor activity, which would affect the proper functioning of the economy. The objective of this research was to analyze the condition of work and income in Brazil based on data obtained from the Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua – Divulgação Trimestral (PNADC/T), for the period 2012-2022, with the intention of delineating its current scenario and assessing whether UBI would bring about the negative impacts associated with it in the economy. The results demonstrate that the supply of work and income does not respond to job and income generation programs and tends towards precariousness and informality in the world of work, along with restricted access to income, which does not constitute an impediment to the adoption of UBI.

Implementation of Quality Management with a Special Job Fair Program at SMKN Purwosari Bojonegoro

This study aims to find out and describe how the implementation of quality management with a special job fair program at SMKN Purwosari Bojonegoro. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, participant observation, documentation and field notes. Data analysis techniques include three stages, namely data condensation, data presentation and data verification. Data validity criteria include credibility with triangulation of techniques and sources, dependability, confirmability and transferability. The results of this study are that quality management with a special work program at Purwosari Vocational High School has been carried out properly, systematically, clearly and measurably by the school principal, head of the BKK program and school members. The results of this study indicate that the school has done well: 1) Planning BKK work programs, 2) Guidance and counseling programs for prospective graduates in preparation for the world of work, 3) Establishing cooperation with the business world and the industrial world as job users, 4) Absorption graduates in the world of business and industry, 5) Special job market job programs lead to linearity of graduates' competencies in the world of work

On the papers and on the ground: assessment of climate change concerns within the Planting for Food and Jobs Program in Ghana

On the papers and on the ground: assessment of climate change concerns within the Planting for Food and Jobs Program in Ghana

A LATENT PROFILE ANALYSIS OF COMPETENCE DEMANDS IN WORKPLACES AND SUPPLY IN HIGHER EDUCATION USING THE KOREAN YOUTH PANEL

The purpose of the present study was to investigate office workers' competencies that employees perceived to be important in their workplaces and the degree of helpfulness of universities as well as to scrutinize the gap between competence demand in the workplace and provision in higher education. Using the responses of bachelor's-degree holders working as office workers from the Korean Youth Panel data, a latent profile analysis was conducted with five competence categories each for their importance and university helpfulness. The analysis revealed four latent profiles. Further, paired t-tests were also conducted to examine the gap between competence importance and university helpfulness. Gaps were confirmed and partially confirmed in two profiles each. The results imply that it is necessary to consider the actual demands in the workplace when designing and planning competence or job programs in universities.

On the papers and on the ground: assessment of climate change concerns within the Planting for Food and Jobs Program in Ghana

On the papers and on the ground: assessment of climate change concerns within the Planting for Food and Jobs Program in Ghana

Comparative Analysis Study of Media Articles on Economic Activity for People with Disabilities before and after COVID-19 Using Text Mining

본 연구의 목적은 텍스트 의미망 및 통계분석을 통하여 코로나19 전후 48개월 기간 동안 ‘장애인 고용’, ‘장애인 직업재활’, ‘장애인 소득보장’을 장애인 경제활동의 중요 키워드로 하여 해당 뉴스 기사들의 시기별 트렌드, 변수 상호관계 그리고 통계적 차이점을 분석하고자 하였다. 연구 결과로서 장애인 경제활동관련 텍스트 트렌드 분석 결과, 코로나19 이전에는 장애인의무고용, 최저임금 적용제외, 장애인 복지 등의 내용이었으나, 코로나19 이후에는 장애인 고용의 전반적인 양 및 질적 하락, 직업재활시설의 어려움, 팬데믹 방역 대응, 일자리 사업통한 소득 보장의 이슈가 부각되었다. 더 나아가 텍스트 의미망 분석 결과 코로나19 이전에는 공공기관 주도, 일자리 프로그램, 보호작업장, 탈시설, 장애등급제 폐지와 같은 다양한 논의들이 활발하게 제시되었으나, 이후에는 코로나19가 모든 이슈 전면에 부각되어 영향을 미치게 되었다. 특히 장애인 고용의 경우 코로나19 전후에 있어 보도건수의 통계적 차이가 유의미하게 나타났다. 이를 바탕으로 장애인 경제활동을 재활성화하기 위한 제언으로서는 첫째, 코로나19 이후 하락하고 있는 장애인 고용 상황에 대한 면밀한 실태조사, 장애인 당사자 및 고용기업의 참여를 보장하는 정책적 전환 그리고 대언론 홍보활동의 활발한 증진이 필요하고, 둘째는 한계상황에 봉착한 장애인 직업재활 시설들에 대한 과감한 정책적 지원이 이루어져야 하며, 마지막으로 장애인 소득보장의 경우 사회적 안전망 강화를 위한 노동시장 진입과 적절한 근로 보장 그리고 자립생활을 증진시키기 위한 지속적 변화가 요구되어진다.The purpose of this study was to analyze the keywords of ‘Employment of people with disabilities’, ‘Vocational Rehabilitation’, and ‘Income Security’ during the 48 months before and after COVID-19 through text semantic network and statistical analysis. Also, trends, variable correlations, and statistical differences between the news articles were analyzed. As a result of the text trend analysis, before Corona 19, the contents of the compulsory employment of people with disabilities, exclusion of the minimum wage, and welfare of people with disabilities were included. However, after COVID-19, issues such as a decline in the quantity and quality of employment, difficulties in vocational rehabilitation facilities, response to the pandemic, and income security through job businesses have emerged. Furthermore, as a result of the analysis, various discussions such as public institution-led initiatives, job programs, sheltered workplaces, de-institutionalization, and abolition of the disability rating system were actively presented before COVID-19. After that, COVID-19 came to the forefront and had an impact on all issues. In particular, in the case of employment of the people with disabilities, the statistical difference in the number of reports was significant before and after COVID-19. Based on this, the implications and suggestions for revitalizing the economic activities are as follows: First, it is necessary to conduct a detailed fact-finding on the declining employment situation of people with disabilities after COVID-19, a policy change that guarantees the participation of disabled people and employers, and active promotion of public relations activities in the media. Second, audacious policy support should be made for vocational rehabilitation facilities for the disabled who are facing a limiting situation. Lastly, in the case of income security, drastic changes are required for entry into the labor market to strengthen the social safety net, ensure adequate work, and lead an independent life.

Transforming the Skill Ecosystem: An Analysis of Skilled in Odisha Program's Effect on Vocational Education

There is a significant role of vocational education in reducing unemployability, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0. The study has taken into account various literature reviews to understand the vocational education and its impact on unemployment, with special reference to Skilled in Odisha Program. Vocational education provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the modern job market. In India, the Skilled in Odisha program is a state government-led initiative aimed at improving the quality of vocational training and education. This program has had a positive impact on the state's ITIs, leading to higher enrolment and national recognition for their quality. The program has also helped bridge the employability skill gap, preparing students for the jobs of the future. As Industry 4.0 continues to transform the job market, vocational education and programs like Skilled in Odisha will become increasingly important in ensuring employability and reducing unemployment.

Review: The Responsive Environment: Design, Aesthetics, and the Human in the 1970s

Review: <i>The Responsive Environment: Design, Aesthetics, and the Human in the 1970s</i>

Cambrex expands

Cambrex has launched a $16 million research and development expansion that includes building a 1,950 m 2 facility in Minneapolis and adding 836 m 2 at its manufacturing and research center in Charles City, Iowa. The project also includes renovating 1,950 m 2 of lab space in Iowa City. The pharmaceutical contract services firm, which received a $300,000 tax benefit from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s High Quality Jobs program, plans to add 40 jobs in both Iowa and Minneapolis.

Empirical examination of financial and economic viability of Moringa oleifera production in the Bono East Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT This paper aims to assess the financial and economic viability of Moringa oleifera production as well as processing yield using data collected from 75 moringa farmers and a processing firm in the Bono East Region of Ghana. Descriptive statistics, as well as the discounted and non-discounted measures of project worth, were employed as analytical tools. A three-scenario based sensitivity analysis followed this to measure the robustness of the viability indicators to varying parameter values. The results revealed that an investment in Moringa oleifera production has a payback period of 1 year, 10 months, NPV of GH₵ 4,857.46(US$ 833), a BCR of 1.65 and an IRR of 63%, indicating Moringa oleifera production in the Bono East Region is viable. Considering the viability of this plantation and the potential it portrays for sustainable development, income generation, and job creation, we recommend that governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, and donor agencies support, invest, and encourage the cultivation, consumption, and activities of value addition to Moringa oleifera in their programs. This will lead to nutritional security, youth empowerment and liberation of villages and rural communities from intense poverty. It is also recommended that the government includes moringa plantation in its planting for food and jobs programs.

Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Postsecondary Campuses: Recommendations for Leaders in Higher Education.

Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Postsecondary Campuses: Recommendations for Leaders in Higher Education.