New Ways Of Working Research Articles

New ways of working: a comparative empirical analysis appertaining to health and well-being and psychosocial hazards

ABSTRACT The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fourth industrial revolution have resulted in a major shift in the way organisations conduct their operations, with a significant number of them implementing flexible work practices. As a result, these changes have a significant effect on employee health and well-being. The study aims to examine the impact of psychosocial factors on employee health and well-being. Furthermore, this study investigates the moderating role of the mode of work (offline and online) on the proposed relationships. Based on Selye’s theory of stress and physical environment theory, a research framework has been developed. The data are collected from 399 office workers in the Malaysian Oil and Gas sector through an online questionnaire. The collected data are analysed through the PLS-SEM technique. The study found that work-demand control disparity and work-family conflict negatively impact the health and well-being of online workers more than traditional office workers, but no significant difference was found in the effect of effort-reward disparity on health and well-being between the two groups. The study suggests management should prioritise employee health and well-being and address psychosocial factors in both work settings.

Professional learning of academics enacting work-integrated learning

ABSTRACT New managerialism and neo-liberal discourses have re-shaped traditional academic practices towards the vocational aspects of higher education. One institutional response to the growing graduate employability policy agenda has been the introduction of work-integrated learning (WIL) within Australian universities, a form of learning to require academics to engage students in work-based or work-like settings to enhance their work-readiness. WIL has required new ways of working and learning for academics who are called on to act as a conduit between the university, students, and industry, raising questions about how academics are developing such skills and knowledge. Adopting the Theory of Practice Architectures, we draw on a study of academics enacting WIL at two Australian universities to consider the ways in which academics undertake professional learning to enact practices in pursuit of the project of WIL. Specifically, we discuss a different conceptualisation of professional learning where academics ‘come to practice differently’ (p. 3), challenging traditional views of learning as being the results of formal and informal learning activities. We consider how learning activities may enable or constrain academics in coming to academic practices differently.

A balancing act: radicality and capture in institutionalising reflexive governance for urban sustainability transitions

Over the past two decades, urban actors have sought to foster long-lasting change towards sustainability through reflexive governance. Related activities, including transition labs, arenas, experiments, and roadmaps, have been problematised for disparities between using a discourse of transformation and radicality while failing to materialise radical action and succumbing to ‘projectification’ – meaning that the impact of an intervention tends to evaporate after the initial experiment impulse. Enabling a transformative legacy of such interventions requires institutionalising reflexive governance arrangements, i.e. a process of integrating these arrangements as part of the existing institutional set-ups while maintaining ‘radical’ elements. Particularly as the focus in certain urban transitions shifts from emerging and supporting niche practices towards institutionalising new ways of working and breaking down regime structures, it becomes paramount to better understand such processes. Based on a comparative empirical analysis of six European cities, we explore how these cities attempt to institutionalise reflexive governance and take stock of the tensions encountered, particularly to what extent cities manage to safeguard their radical ambitions, or whether these become ‘captured’ in the process. Other highlighted tensions are a focus on internal dynamics, a struggle around voluntary structures and accountability, and a challenge of keeping momentum with new actor constellations while trying to address complexity and uncertainty. We conclude by putting forward three recommendations for how reflexive governance processes may increase their impact: through prioritising institutional embeddedness in and outside of the local authority; creating transparency around how governance arrangements are adjusted and modified throughout the process for accountability; and renewing commitment periodically to ensure continuity and commitment from actors involved.

Implementability of BIM Technology in Light of Literature Studies and Analyses of the Construction Market

In 2014, the European Union Directive 2014/24/EU was issued, which has provisions including information about the use of electronic technology for modelling buildings, referred to as BIM. According to various sources in the literature, with the help of BIM technology building designs can be prepared more quickly, while avoiding errors; it is also possible to generate and control any amendments in a building blueprint, promptly estimate costs of the building works planned, and implement a variety of activities connected with the maintenance of a new building once it is erected. In some EU states, initiatives have been launched leading to the introduction of BIM technology in public procurement, and the technology itself is now gaining popularity. However, the adaptation of this new technology is not always met with enthusiasm, and its implementation is hindered by many obstacles. The aim of this article is to conduct a broader analysis of the possibilities of BIM development in the construction industry based on data obtained from companies operating in the construction industry. The research used analysis of source materials, surveys, and targeted interviews. The study has demonstrated several barriers, of which the most important ones proved to be of financial nature, formal and legal considerations, and mentality, namely the unwillingness to learn, adopt novel solutions, and switch to a new way of working. The research was supported by a SWOT analysis.

DAMPAK KEMAJUAN IPTEK BAGI GENERASI X,Y, Z DALAM PERSPEKTIF ETIKA KRISTEN

Science and technology (IPTEK) continues to develop. These developments will certainly produce changes that will be felt directly by humans themselves, both as individuals and groups. In its development, science and technology has two impacts at once, namely positive impacts and negative impacts. Until now, the dynamics of pros and cons of the development of science and technology continue to take place in the midst of society. These developments will bring new challenges and demand new ways of working. Some are pro and some are con, and some are examined from a religious perspective to measure what can be done and what should not be done. However, in this paper, the author discusses the impact of the progress and development of science and technology from the perspective of Christian ethics. The author understands that the application of science and technology without ethics will cause serious problems. Christian ethics is here to provide ethical and normative boundaries so that the progress and development of science and technology does not violate the human side which then has a destructive impact on the sustainability of human life.

Strategically addressing the post-COVID organization: the hope of employee experience

Purpose The post-COVID environment presents significant challenges for organizations. Unfortunately, many leaders and organizations are living in “post-pandemic.” Leaders must reframe their approaches to employee relationships and the nature of the workplace. Employee experience, which combines, user experience, design thinking and organizational development, provides a methodology and perspective that is needed to address these significant changes. The purpose of this paper is to readdress employee experience and how its approach challenges conventional approaches to human resources (HR) and employee engagement and demonstrate how it can serve as an indispensable tool for transitioning to the new workplace. Design/methodology/approach Employee experience has become ubiquitous in organizations, but unfortunately the underlying sources and philosophies that distinguish this approach are often neglected. This paper demonstrates the new, irreversible organizational world created by COVID-19, reviews the origins of the concept, reviews the six principles previously introduced and then explicates three philosophical paradigmatic shifts that must be undertaken to take advantage of employee experience and address the new organizational challenges. Findings Employee experience can serve as a strategic tool for addressing post-COVID-19 organizational challenges. Past ideas about engagement will not work. Three shifts deriving from employee experience’s roots in user experiences, design thinking and emergent organization development must be adopted. Instead of thinking structurally in which things are primary, leaders need to take a relational perspective which insists on relational primacy. Because experience is holistic and embodied, a phenomenological perspective must take the place of the usual behavioral perspective. Finally, leaders and HR must see the task ahead as a collaborative codesign with employees, insisting on radical participation. Research limitations/implications As with the medical challenges with the COVID-19 virus itself, the organizational challenges are new and have never been faced before. It is difficult to shift paradigms, challenge assumptions and redirect effort while maintaining operating organizations. Often, leaders and organizations are ill-equipped to address very novel situations from past experience and education. Much more research and practical implementations need to be conducted to continue to evolve the concept. Practical implications Organizations are facing many crises beyond the supply/demand economic issues caused by COVID-19. The social issues within the organizational world are often overlooked but having significant impact. Cultures have been attenuated and disrupted, employee expectations have changed and the remote job market has expanded opportunities for employment. As a result, retention, performance, loyalty and satisfaction have been negatively impacted. If organizations want to continue growth and productivity, they need to find new ways of working and operating. Social implications The nature of work, organization and employee/organization relationship is in transition. Because much of people’s lives are spent in the workplace, this shift has significant implications for relationships within and beyond the workplace. COVID-19 has also had an impact on mental health, life satisfaction and other aspects of the human experience. Experience in the workplace and outside the workplace are converging and impacting each other. The new reality cannot be ignored or denied. Originality/value Many organizations, leaders and HR practitioners are approaching the new reality with outdated and ineffective tools from the pre-COVID-19 world, tools that were questionably effective then. Reclaiming the revolutionary underpinnings of employee experience is a necessary but often neglected action.

What has been the most important advancement in neurosurgical practice over the last 10 years?

Neurosurgery is considered one of the oldest specialties, with evidence of surgical intervention being observed in skull specimens dating back to pre-history. Yet, the modern idea of neurosurgery is a very recent concept. Increasingly sophisticated technology has revolutionised the field, but arguably the greatest impact on patient outcomes has come from an only seemingly less exciting reform, which has transformed the structure of the service.
 
 Over the last decade, efforts have been made to redefine the relationship between patients and healthcare practitioners, in favour of a more holistic and collaborative approach with the patient being placed at the centre of their own care. This shift has particularly impacted specialities like neurosurgery, where meticulous care planning frequently involves input from several other experts and healthcare professionals. Furthermore, advancements in the field of neurosurgery tend to stem from the process of optimisation of techniques, or tool kits, that were actually devised decades ago.
 
 True paradigm shifts simply do not occur as frequently, and they are the result of new ways of understanding disease, or new ways of working. The work towards multidisciplinary approaches, patient centred care and social care constitutes the most significant advancement for patient outcomes and satisfaction in the field of neurosurgery over the last decade.

The impact of coworking spaces on workers' performance, mental and physical health: A scoping review.

Utilisation of coworking spaces (CWS) was rising sharply prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The transition to new work arrangements which involve a hybrid, work and home model, is likely to involve the use of alternative workspaces. Understanding the impacts of CWS on employees is timely to examine the benefits of utilisation and how these might be incorporated into new ways of working. This scoping review aims to explore the relationship between CWS, mental and physical health, and workers' performance, and provide insights into future considerations for design. The main objective was to map the current literature on CWS, focusing on identification of relevant modifiable factors to improve worker's mental and physical health, and performance. Three databases, Embase, PsycInfo, and Proquest, were systematically reviewed, to identify studies from 2005 onwards. Data was extracted and analysed using diagrammatic mapping. Only studies published in English were included. Eleven relevant papers were included which covered the three outcomes of interest: worker's performance (5), mental health (4) and physical health (2). Environmental factors influencing the three outcomes were categorised into physical environment (12 factors) and the psychosocial environment (6 factors). Overall, CWS environmental factors had a positive influence on workers (23 positive relationships and 11 negative relationships). Coworking spaces offer potential benefits for tele-workers, including opportunities for collaboration/networking and productivity gains. However, attention to the CWS physical design is important to optimise the experience for workers and mitigate risk of adverse mental and physical health effects.

Embracing change: from recalibration to radical overhaul for the field of school attendance

In a world characterized by dynamic demographic shifts, rapid technological transformations, and evolving pedagogical practices, the need for reimagining school attendance and a relationship with education has become paramount. This Research Topic, boldly titled “The Unlearning of School Attendance: Ideas for Change,” compels us to challenge conventional thinking and working in this domain. The collection of 12 articles offers compelling opportunities for change, ranging from subtle recalibrations to radical overhauls, depending on the extent to which our current ideas and methods have grown outdated. This opening article serves as a thematic guide, curating the diverse prospects for transformation found within the collection. Four themes encourage us to reconceptualize school attendance and a relationship with education, while another four themes inspire new ways of working in this realm. Furthermore, we explore the pivotal role of the International Network for School Attendance (INSA) in facilitating change, as it strives to foster relationships with education, forge alliances among interested parties, and promote interdisciplinary research. As you engage with this article and the other 12 contributions in this collection, we invite you to reflect on your current ideas and methods, embracing the call for transformative change with compassion and a strong sense of purpose. Together, we can shape a future where school attendance and engagement with learning thrive in harmony with our evolving world.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC'S IMPACT ON LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY

The logistics and supply chain industry forms the backbone of global business and ensures the smooth movement of goods and services. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 set off a chain reaction that profoundly affected these critical operations. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the logistics and supply chain industry. It aims to explore the challenges faced by supply chain professionals, the strategies organizations use to mitigate disruptions and the resulting changes in industry dynamics. Methods: The research uses a mixed method approach that includes both quantitative and qualitative data collection. Quantitative data is collected from a survey of companies in the logistics and supply chain industry. Qualitative data is collected from interviews with experts in the field. Findings: The pandemic has exposed a series of challenges that have spread throughout the supply chain. Disruptions included factory shutdowns, transportation restrictions, erratic demand patterns, and labour shortages. Organizations are responding by rapidly adopting digital technology, where real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and automation play a central role in improving supply chain visibility, sustainability and risk management. Conclusions: The study concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the logistics and supply chain industry. The pandemic has brought many challenges to companies, but it has also brought innovations and new ways of working. Research shows that the logistics and supply chain industry is in transition, and companies that adapt to the new reality will be better off in the long run. KEYWORDS: COVID-19, Logistics, supply chain, demand, distribution

Managing Emotion In The Workplace: An Empirical Study With Enterprise Instant Messaging

ABSTRACT Enterprise Instant Messaging (EIM) has become an increasingly important tool for enterprises to operate efficiently and for the employees to communicate smoothly, especially with the recent outbreak of the pandemic. This means that employers and employees are having to adapt to new ways of working, e.g. teleworking or home-based working, and they could experience emotional stress, irritability and anxiety. However, few studies have used sentiment analysis to help employees manage their emotions and past studies mostly applied retrospective sentiment analysis on user-generated content as such as Twitter or the internal enterprise data. In this study we present an Employee Sentiment Analysis and Management System (ESAMS) that continuously monitors the emotions of the employees in real time by analyzing the conversations so the managerial members and the team members can actively manage their emotions or adjust their actions on the spot. As a proof-of-concept, we use Naïve Bayes as our sentiment classifier and achieve an average classification accuracy of 74%. The ESAMS was pilot-tested for one month by 10 participants, who were later interviewed as part of the evaluation. The results show that the ESAMS was helpful in improving team performance and team management.

Los diarios españoles en el Universo Meta: estudio de su situación actual y propuesta de estrategia en Threads

The digital ecosystem has transformed communication from one-way to horizontal, allowing consumers to actively participate in the dissemination and creation of news. Digital platforms, especially social media, have changed society, forcing journalists to adapt to new ways of working. In this context, Meta's Threads platform, launched in Spain in December 2023, seeks to be an alternative to X. In Spain, the main national newspapers have started to use it, but with less frequency and engagement compared to Facebook and Instagram. The newspapers El País and La Vanguardia use Threads' resources, such as Threads and emoticons, but in general, the platform is not perceived as essential for extending the reach of news, so a communication model is proposed that increases the notoriety of the medium and its information and promotes conversation and audience loyalty.

Informal learning in new ways of working

Abstract The recent spread of new ways of working (NWW), e.g., telecommuting, hybrid work arrangements, and remote work, has redefined traditional workplace structures. This paper explores the implications of NWW on workplace informal learning through facilitating or hindering learning conditions present in new workplaces. The 3P model of learning guides the analysis. This review paper delves into the conditions facilitating or hindering informal learning in NWW, contrasting recent publications reporting empirical findings. It applies a narrative review method for literature analysis and the 3P learning model as a conceptual tool to infer conclusions. Informal learning is recognized in the literature as a vital tool for enhancing employee competencies, contributing to organizational flexibility, and fostering individual employability and career development. However, NWW creates new workplaces that shape informal learning dynamics within organizations. The paper portrays a double-edged sword aspect of new workplaces as sites for informal learning, emphasizing a need for developing in-depth research on the phenomenon. The paper addresses the need for a detailed understanding of new workplaces as learning environments and compares findings from recent studies on informal learning in NWW. Based on the narrative review, the author suggests that the field’s evolution depends on embracing diversity in samples, expanding the scope of studies, refining research methodologies, and adopting a holistic perspective.

Digital skills of health care professionals in cancer care: A systematic review.

The digital transformation of healthcare enables new ways of working in cancer care directing attention on the digital skills of healthcare professionals. This systematic review aims to identify existing evidence about digital skills among health care professionals in cancer care to identify the needs for future education and research. Database searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane and ERIC to identify studies until March 2023. The inclusion criteria were digital skills of health care professionals in cancer care as described by themselves, other health care professionals, patients or significant others. The CASP tool was used for quality assessment of the studies. Data was analysed following inductive content analysis. The search produced 4563 records, of which 24 studies were included (12 qualitative, 10 quantitative, 1 mixed methods design and 1 strategy paper). Four main categories were identified describing HCPs' required skills, existing skills and development areas of digital skills in cancer care: Skills for information technology, Skills for ethical practice, Skills for creating a human-oriented relationship and Skills for digital education and support. In development areas, one more main category, Skills for implementing digital health, was identified. The digital skills of health care professionals in cancer care are multifaceted and fundamental for quality cancer care. The skills need to be assessed to provide education based on actual learning needs. The review findings can be used for education and research in this field.

AÇÕES DE PSICOLOGIA ESCOLAR DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA

ABSTRACT New ways of working had to be thought out and developed in schools since the Covid-19 pandemic. The objective of this experience report is to present actions developed by the School and Educational Psychology services in two IFES campuses, in this context. The actions were part of a set of activities aimed at promoting mental health and psychosocial care based on weekly publications on campus social networks with topics related to mental health, and online psychological support for students. It can be seen that, despite the challenges faced in remote teaching, the actions brought reflections and worked as approximation strategy, building a sense of continuity, enabling the promotion of health in the school community.

Participation, stakeholder-and networkmanagement: towards enhanced cooperation and more streamlining in prevention with an interactive and activating process approach.

The Flemish government works with health objectives in order to set priorities within the preventative health policy. Within the context of the importance of health in all policies, an overarching health objective, Flemish people live healthier in 2025, has been created, in addition to the decision to formulate objectives on the level of various settings: education, local authorities, work, family, care and welfare, and leisure. Various areas of policy and organisations (both within and outside of the prevention sector) contribute to the realisation of these health objectives.
 The growth of the prevention sector throughout the years caused fragmentation. Many prevention organisations tend to approach the settings with their own health theme as starting point. Because of that, the new partner organisation support setting-oriented work (PO OSW) facilitates cooperation and streamlining between prevention organisations and stakeholders. PO OSW introduced a new way of working: through a network-administrative organisation with a participatory, activating process approach and considered network management.
 In order to invest in enhanced cooperation, network groups were established for the six settings, comprising representatives of organisations from the prevention sector as well as other relevant actors. In the autumn of 2021 each network group composed a joint action plan in a participatory manner. The plans form the workfoundation and helps partners to streamline their prevention programmes. Additionally, time is also allocated to sharing expertise, exchanging experiences, explaining annual plans to each other and to looking for associations and connections in one another’s work. In order to focus on the promotion of expertise, PO OSW regularly organises AhaHalfhours and seminars on topics relevant to the entire sector, e.g. engaging and motivating communication, measuring impact,… 
 Establishing a fruitful cooperation takes time and effort. After more than a year, however, the network has already achieved good results:
 - People/organisations got to know each other better and are better up to date on each other’s work. This helps them make connections easier.
 - Organisations work together and build bridges where possible: they tie themes and projects, refer to each other in trainings and communication, combine communication-initiatives to the setting,… 
 - The first actions from the action plans are finished: e.g. toolkit for sports clubs (= collection of practical instruments, useful information and inspiration to support sports clubs and make them healthier).
 - Expertise grows: +500 people have been reached with the AhaHalfhours and seminars.
 - Digital cooperation platform which partners from various organisations can use together.
 - Higher efficiency and efficacy by combining communication/access to one another’s network and knowledge.
 The network is constantly evaluating its operations to be able to make the necessary adjustments based on the present needs and requirements. A larger impact assessment is planned for late 2022/early 2023. An evaluation of the network group’s joint action plan will be conducted in 2023. Based on the evaluation, the operation will be adjusted for the future. The participatory, activating process approach and the network management remain the key principles for achieving enhanced cooperation and of streamlining the prevention programme.

Proactive Telecare - Promoting personal autonomy, improving quality of life and facilitating healthy ageing.

Background: Telecare is defined as support to maintain or improve person's health and wellbeing, independent living and/or to tackle loneliness and social isolation, or to anticipate and prevent crises, provided using an outgoing call made to people's home. Outgoing calls are made regularly based on a person's choice, or in response to a need or another trigger event. Proactive services are tailored to service users' needs, delivering a coordinated mix of several elements of care and support e.g. wellness, check, meal/hydration reminders appointment reminders, birthday calls, etc. Over the last years, the main reason for calling telecare service has been the need for social contact and support. The wellbeing and social support of telecare users has a positive impact on their health status and therefore on the public expenditure. Given the size and heterogeneity of users, there has been a need to maximise the efficiency and efficacy of the service by adapting it to specific profiles and situations. This has been achieved by developing specific solutions such as: APPs and mobile devices to improve the accessibility to the service, collection of information and measurement of key indicators on the users general habits and lifestyle; setting gas and smoke detectors to increase the safety of our users; provision of specific campaigns to alert and prevent risk situations such as the flu campaign, heat wave campaign and preventing isolation through the Christmas campaign; or support of the health service in the provision of medical appointments and medical advice, specially over the last year with the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Objectives: This workshop is an opportunity to explore the potential of digital solutions and proactive telecare to promote personal autonomy, improve quality of life and facilitate healthy ageing of elderly people, people with disabilities and people in a dependent situation. It will feature in details the experience from two regions, Scotland and Andalusia, in implementing proactive telecare in real-life settings with citizens at the centre of designing, implementing and evaluating telecare solutions. Each region is at different pace of proactive telecare implementation increasing thus potential for mutual learning and exchange of good practices, including the learning about the practicalities, pitfalls, outcomes and costs of this new way of working.
 Format
 1.Welcome and Introduction
 Donna Henderson, Scottish Government, Scotland [5’]
 2.Proactive telecare services in Scotland - What, why and how to deliver proactive services?
 Doreen Watson, Scottish Government, Scotland [15’]
 3.Proactive telecare services in Andalusia - What, why and how to deliver proactive services?
 Pablo Quinones Delgado, Junta de Andalucia, Andalusia [15’]
 4.Facilitated discussion & conclusive remarks
 Donna Henderson, Scottish Government, Scotland [25’]
 Target Audience: A wide spectrum of stakeholders is being targeted: national and regional decision-makers, health and social care authorities, professionals, managers and academia.
 Learning/Take away: The proactive telecare enables learning who might benefit most from wellbeing calls, how to have good conversations with people, identify the ‘triggers’ for a decline in health, wellbeing and resilience, and how to support a person to take action if they want to.

Strengthening a Dutch initiative with action research; community involvement one of the key stumbling blocks

Introduction: There is a strong call from integrated care initiatives for practical guidance, including translating existing scientific knowledge into the local context. This covers several themes such as regional governance, adjusting payment models, and community involvement. In the presented project, we used an action research approach to support the team of HealthKIC implementing the ‘Kavelmodel’ in the Netherlands. HealthKIC supports regions that are willing to change using a population health management approach by facilitating the implementation together with stakeholders on all levels. The Kavelmodel focusses on improving the health and wellbeing of the population of the involved regions, ‘Vallei Vitaal & Gezond’ and ‘8terhoek Gezond’ for now. 
 Methods: Together with the HealthKIC-team we co-designed an action research process looking to evaluate the tools and approaches that were used by the HealthKIC-team to enable key themes and issues in the regions and with system-level stakeholders. Working with an emergent paradigm perspective in this complex and dynamic environment, we attempted to balance the flexibility in the process to adapt to emergent circumstances, while still have the ability to validate the findings. The process focussed on exchanging knowledge and lessons learned between science and practice using learning cycles. 
 Results: While all above-mentioned themes were discussed, one key stumbling block was community engagement. Using several learning cycles in different settings, we were able to continuously stress the importance of it, share knowledge and practical examples, and discuss next steps. However, both system-level stakeholders and regional stakeholders remained reluctant to adopt a form of community involvement and haven’t implemented it yet. The actual doing, listening to community members and hand over some control, was perceived the most difficult and crucial aspect for stakeholders on all levels. Reflection sessions about this theme revealed the main reason for not taking action was feeling insecure about how to progress. As was seen with other themes, this hesitation often led to people falling back into old habits and working on other day-to-day tasks. 
 Discussion: As is evidenced by the literature and practice, community involvement often remains theoretical. We tried out a new way of working using learning cycles to provide practical guidance, but it didn’t result in effective implementation of community involvement yet. Having the knowledge of the importance of and how to involve community members proved to be not enough. Therefore, we still need to search for the most effective strategy to include community members successfully in these kind of initiatives. One of the lessons learned is that it is important is to consider the attitude and commitment of the stakeholders involved. The project leaders need to feel supported by them to take action. Next to that, the community involvement needs to fit within the bigger picture of the initiative, supported by a joint vision, sustainable resources, and a learning environment. These are crucial insights into why community involvement is still lacking. Looking forward, having PHM-coaches in the region could bring the necessary assurance for people to work differently and in new and unexpected circumstances.

EXPERIENCES OF STAFF MEMBERS RELOCATING FROM A NURSING HOME TO AN INNOVATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS

Abstract More innovative living arrangements are developed within long-term care, leading to an increase in relocations. Relocating within long-term care is a long pending and intensive undertaking, especially for staff members. The combination of relocating and achieving a successful culture change might be a daunting task for staff members. Given the increase in the number of relocations and the fast development of innovative living arrangements, it is key to expand our knowledge concerning the impact such an undertaking has. The research question is therefore: ‘How is the relocation from a regular to an innovative living arrangement experienced by staff members?’ To answer this research question, 41 semi-structured interviews with staff members of several nursing homes undergoing a relocation were conducted. These nursing homes had to undergo a relocation to an innovative living arrangement. Findings indicate that a relocation process within long-term care is an intensive and stressful undertaking. Staff members often describe the relocation process as ‘stressful’, ‘chaotic’, and ‘intense’. Furthermore, although staff members are mostly positive about the new physical environment, they experience an array of barriers when trying to implement a new way of working. They define two key elements for successfully relocating and implementing a new way of working. First, clear communication and receiving sufficient information throughout the relocation process. Second, proper preparation for implementing a new way of working and coaching on the job. It is evident that relocating to an innovative living arrangement is a large undertaking that requires careful planning.

Engaging with 'less affluent' communities for food system transformation: a community food researcher model (FoodSEqual project).

The UK food system is distorted by inequalities in access, failing the people most in need, yet it should provide access to safe, nutritious affordable food for all citizens. Dietary patterns are associated with socio-demographic characteristics, with high levels of diet-related disease mortality attributed to poor dietary habits. Disadvantaged UK communities face urgent public health challenges, yet are often treated as powerless recipients of dietary and health initiatives. The need for food system transformation has been illustrated within recent UK government policy drivers and research funding. The Food Systems Equality project is a research consortium that aims to 'co-produce healthy and sustainable food systems for disadvantaged communities'. The project focusses on innovating food products, supply chains and policies, placing communities at the centre of the change. Tackling the above issues requires new ways of working. Creative approaches in food research are known to empower a wider range of individuals to share their 'lived food experience' narratives, building relationships and corroborating co-production philosophies, thus promoting social justice, and challenging more traditional positivist/reductionist 'biomedical' approaches for nutrition and food studies. This review paper critiques the use of community-centric approaches for food system transformation, focusing on one, a community food researcher model() as an exemplar, to highlight their utility in advocating with rather than for less affluent communities. The potential for creative methods to lead to more equitable and lasting solutions for food system transformation is appraised, consolidating the need for community-driven systemic change to foster more progressive and inclusive approaches to strengthen social capital. The paper closes with practice insights and critical considerations offering recommendations for readers, researchers, and practitioners, enabling them to better understand and apply similar approaches.