Quality Of Work Life Research Articles

Analisis Pengaruh Kepribadian Individu dan Keberagaman di Tempat Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada Percetakan Digital Printing Zaky

This research aims to identify the types of personality that tend to contribute positively to performance in printing, Understand how diversity in terms of background, education and experience can influence team collaboration and output quality in printing, Investigate whether there are certain factors related to personality or diversity that can hinder performance, Ensure that this analysis also considers the impact on the employee's overall quality of work life. By understanding how personality and diversity impact performance, companies can promote a more inclusive and supportive work environment for all team members

Perceptions of Occupational Health Hazards Among Jordanian Nurses: A cross-Sectional Study

Occupation health pertains to the health of employees in relation with their workplaces, and is aimed at the prevention of job-related injuries and illnesses. However, given the significance of occupational health and the possible adversarial effects of occupational hazards to the nursing team, there is paucity of evidence on the level of awareness, knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards occupational hazards in the workplace. The aim of this study is to measure levels of perceptions of occupational hazards, and to identify relationships and differences on perceptions of occupational hazards based on sociodemographic characteristics, the study employed cross-sectional, descriptive method. A valid and reliable 13-item questionnaire was used to measure perceptions of occupational hazards. Results showed that nurses had high levels of perceptions of occupational hazards. Nurses with longer lengths of work experiences had higher levels of perceptions of occupational hazards than nurses with shorter lengths of work experiences..the study concluded that hospitals should implement strategies that can support nurses in sustaining high levels of perceptions of occupational hazards, and should find ways to retain nurses within the hospital workforce. Future research can examine personal- and organizational-level factors that can impede or facilitate perceptions of occupational hazards, and explore how perceptions of occupational hazards translate to actual injuries sustained at work, quality of workplace environment, quality of work life, job performance, patient satisfaction, and other relevant organizational and clinical outcomes. Keywords: Nurse; Occupational hazards; Perceptions; Jordan

Racial discrimination against Asian American employees: impact of employee coping strategies on employee competence and work quality of life

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the effects of workplace racial discrimination among Asian American (AA) employees in the restaurant industry and examines what kinds of employee coping responses can mitigate its detrimental effects on their work behaviors.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach, starting with a qualitative study using the critical incident technique followed by a quantitative between-subjects experiment to examine the impact of employee coping responses to racial discrimination on employee competence and work quality of life (WQOL).FindingsThe study reveals that customer-perpetrated racial discrimination is the most common form of racial discrimination that AA employees face in the restaurant industry. In addition, confrontation is the most effective coping strategy to increase employee’s self-competence. Also, the severity of discrimination moderates the effect of coping strategies on employee’s self-competence. Employees’ self-competence mediates the relationship between their response strategy against discrimination and their WQOL.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study suggest that confrontation is an effective coping strategy for targeted employees, compared to support-seeking or avoidance. Confrontation was perceived as competent, compared to other coping strategies, and in turn, enhanced WQOL.Originality/valueThis study expands the scope of racial discrimination research in the hospitality literature for the growing diversified hospitality workforce. In addition, this study provides practical insights into competent ways of coping with racial discrimination.

Confidence as a Buffer Against Covid-19 Stigma: Enhancing Employee Engagement Among Recovered Individuals

Quality of work life (QWL) is important for individual and organizational success. Post-pandemic times have brought the challenge of declined, yet continued Covid-19 cases among the working Pakistani population. Stigma due to Covid-19 and thus deteriorated QWL in such individuals is plausible. Hence, elucidating factors that enhance the possible damaged quality of work life among Covid-19 stigmatized individuals remains an essential question for managers and practitioners. Drawing on the Social Identity theory, we hypothesize that QWL is damaged in Covid-19 recovered, stigmatized working individuals through deterioration in self-esteem as such individuals are prone to influences from the societal groups that they psychologically identify with. We also argue that self-efficacy buffers this negative effect. Albeit several researches have probed into relations of QWL with stigma-related antecedents and moderation and mediation mechanisms that underlie these effect, but this study investigates self-esteem and self-efficacy as mediator and moderator, respectively, of the Covid-19 related stigma and quality of work life relationship through the lens of the Social Identity Theory. Employing a correlational framework using purposive sampling, we obtained data from 133 working individuals who had been tested positive with Covid-19 in public and private hospitals and health centers of Pakistan during November 2022 – November 2023, had completely recovered and joined their professional lives. Results confirmed study hypotheses, suggesting that stigma related to Covid-19 damages QWL, this relationship is mediated by self-esteem, while self-efficacy buffers the relationship between Covid-19 related stigma and self-esteem. Such individuals and their managers need to collaboratively work in order to reduce effects of this stigma, and undo its damaging effects on self-esteem and QWL. In this regard, boosting self-efficacy plays a supporting role as it acts as a coping mechanism in the inter-play between Covid-19 stigma, self-esteem, and QWL.

Adaptation of the Work-Related Quality of Life-2 Scale (WRQoL-2) among Portuguese Workers

In the present study we aimed to fulfill two main goals. The first was to adapt the WRQoL-2 Scale among Portuguese workers and the second was to verify the associations between WRQoL-2 dimensions and perceived organizational performance dimensions (e.g., social and economic). To reach our research goals, we used a sample of 635 Portuguese workers. The WRQoL Scale has been widely used for academic and practical ends and comprises six dimensions: Job and Career Satisfaction, Control at Work, General Well-Being, Home–Work Interface, Stress at Work, and Working Conditions. Recently, the authors proposed a revised measure—WRQoL-2—in which they added a seventh dimension—Employee Engagement. As this second version had not yet been translated into the Portuguese language for Portugal, this was our first goal. By performing a set of statistical analyses such as EFA, CFA, reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, and invariant analysis, the results suggested a six-factor structure where the dimensions of Job and Career Satisfaction and Employee Engagement were united. The final structure suggested good reliability as well as convergent and discriminant validity as it showcased invariance according to gender and sector. Because there is a lack of studies focusing on the links between quality of work life and organizational performance, we then tested the interplay between WRQoL-2 and perceived organizational performance dimensions, and we verified that, although most are significantly associated, the results suggest a low intensity. This work also presents several theoretical and practical implications.

Investigation of burnout and quality of work life of cardiac surgery nurses: A cross-sectional study.

The care processes of cardiac surgery patients are difficult, complex and stressful. Nurses, who have an important role in the care of these patients, may experience burnout or poor quality of work life may be affected because of difficult care processes, and professional difficulties. This study analysed burnout and quality of work life in cardiac surgery nurses. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 68 nurses in the clinic and intensive care unit of a university hospital's cardiovascular surgery department. Clinical nurses care for inpatients in this department, while intensive care nurses care for patients in the intensive care unit. The 'Sociodemographic and Descriptive Characteristics of Nurses Form', 'Maslach Burnout Inventory' and 'Nursing Work Quality of Life Scale' were used to collect the data. The mean score of emotional exhaustion sub-dimension of Maslach Burnout Inventory was 15.25 ± 5.08 (min: 7, max: 27), the mean score of the personal accomplishment sub-dimension was 17.48 ± 4.90 (min: 8, max: 27), and the mean score of depersonalization sub-dimension was 5.60 ± 2.70 (min: 0, max: 13). The mean scores of the emotional exhaustion sub-dimension (t: -2.380, p: .020, risk ratio [RR]: 1.67, confidence interval [CI]: [14.21, 18.82]) and the personal accomplishment sub-dimension (t: -2.604, p: .011, RR: 1.00, CI: [16.08, 19.92]) were higher in intensive care nurses. The mean total score of the nursing quality of work life scale was 107.20 ± 14.60 (min: 72, max: 149). A negative statistically significant relationship was found between the mean scores of emotional exhaustion (r: -0.243, p: .045) and depersonalization sub-dimension (r: -0.325, p: .007) of the Maslach Burnout Scale and the mean total score of the nursing quality of work life scale. In this study, it can be said that cardiac surgery nurses had moderate levels of emotional burnout, personal accomplishment and quality of work life, and low levels of depersonalization. At the same time, it can be seen that intensive care nurses have higher levels of emotional burnout. The increased emotional burnout and depersonalization in nurses decreased the quality of work life. This study provided an understanding of burnout and quality of work life of cardiac surgery nurses. Strategies can be developed to reduce burnout and improve the quality of the work life of cardiac surgery nurses. Particular attention should be paid to intensive care nurses who experience more burnout on several sub-dimensions. This may be a good approach to improving the quality of patient care.

Measuring Quality Work-Life of Teachers in Higher institutions – An Indian Perspective

The research paper attempts to reveal the work-life balance among faculty working in educational institutions around rural Bengaluru. It also examines the factors affecting their work and personal life during their life span. The present study will bring new insights and their relationship between these factors and quality of work life (QWL). The variables taken for the study are organization support, job enrichment, job satisfaction, work domain, stress and work life. An exploratory and descriptive research design technique is adopted—the primary data collected through a structured questionnaire using Google forms. A five-point Likert-scale is used to measure the QWL variables. Among the five dimension of QWL, it is evident from the results that organizational support (R square value 0.67) is highly associated with QWL followed by Work condition (R2 = 0.58). Through this study, the management can identify the variables that influence the QWL and try to overcome the issues, leading to employee performance, job satisfaction, retaining, and reduction in overhead. The main purpose of the study is to measure the Quality of Work Life of teachers of private institutions located at Bengaluru Rural region. Also, we analysed the Quality of Work Life across various variables among teaching employees of the private colleges/universities.

Impact of Met-Expectation on Work-Related Outcomes for Sport and Recreation Managers in Hong Kong

The purposes of the current study were to assess sport and recreation managers’ perceptions of met-expectation regarding their careers and to examine the impacts of met-expectation on work-related outcomes. To do so, the current study’s conceptual model included five constructs: (a) met-expectation, (b) quality of work life, (c) job satisfaction, (d) employment commitment, and (e) turnover intention. A survey was completed by 273 sport and recreation management employees in Hong Kong to test the model. As hypothesized, the results revealed significant indirect paths from all three dimensions of met-expectation (i.e. comfort, reward, and responsibility) to employee commitment and job satisfaction through quality of work life. Further, two dimensions of met-expectation (reward and responsibility) had direct impacts on employee commitment and job satisfaction, while one dimension (comfort) had no direct impact on commitment and job satisfaction. The findings provide practical implications as well as academic contributions by extending existing knowledge of important work-related outcomes using the concept of met-expectation.

Occupational risk management in construction supply chain

The building is historically a driver of the economy, creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, moving a huge chain of suppliers of raw materials, supplies and services, besides building a country’s infrastructure and the homes of millions of people. But working conditions in this sector that is so important to the country are not the best, exposing workers to risks of work accidents and occupational diseases. Therefore, this study sought to present the main occupational hazards in the construction industry, discussing alternatives for effective risk management by reducing the rates of accidents and illness among workers. In this research, case studies were done in small and medium-sized construction sector facing the residential construction market. It was also proposed solutions for the implementation of risk management and occupational health and safety for businesses to succeed and lower the rates of accidents at work, health and safety, and quality of work life in these companies.

Unveiling the Impact of Quality of Work Life on Organizational Commitment: Insights from a Research Academy Managers in China

This research examines the impact of quality of work life (QWL) on the organizational commitment of managers within a research academy in China. It follows quantitative methodology by employing a questionnaire survey and subsequent multiple regression analysis. The findings suggest a strong and statistically significant impact of QWL dimensions on organizational commitment. The results highlight a predominantly positive perception of QWL among managers, coupled with a favorable view of organizational commitment. Another finding depicts academy tends to opt for position replacement over termination, thereby nurturing a strong sense of commitment in terms of employees. This research implies that the organization tends to replace positions instead of terminating employees in the face of work challenges suggesting a commitment to employee’s QWL. This approach can foster a sense of loyalty and commitment among managers, contributing to lower turnover rates and a more stable workforce. Keywords: human resource management, organization behavior, work challenge

Quality of Work Life of Employees working in MSME registered Plastic Industries at Odisha.

Quality of Work Life of Employees working in MSME registered Plastic Industries at Odisha.

Quality of work life and associated factors among health professionals working at private and government health institutions in Awi zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2022: a comparative cross-sectional study.

Quality of work-life issues significantly impact the economic, physical, and psychological well-being of health professionals and their families. Enhancing QWL aims to foster a conducive environment and improve work performance. This study evaluated the quality of work life of health professionals in government and private health institutions in the Awi zone, Ethiopia. A comparative cross-sectional approach was employed, with study participants selected via the lottery method in 2022. Socio-demographic and organizational-related data were collected, coded, cleaned, and entered into Epi-Data version 3.1, then analyzed using SPSS version 27. Candidate variables were selected using bivariable logistic regression (p < 0.20). We used multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with quality of work life, presenting AOR with a 95% CI at a 5% significance level. The study included 385 private health professionals and 395 government health professionals, with response rates of 90.38 and 92.72%, respectively. Overall quality of work-life satisfaction was 53.08% (95% CI: 49.2-57.0), with private health institution workers reporting satisfaction at 42.3% (95% CI: 37.4-47.30) and government health professionals at 63.54% (95% CI: 58.78-68.31). The difference between the two groups was 21.2% (95% CI: 14.3, 27.9). Factors significantly associated with quality of work life included type of health institutions (AOR = 2.272; 1.684, 3.065), family size (AOR = 1.536; 1.122, 2.103), personnel protective equipment (AOR = 1.369; 1.006, 1.863), eye protection (AOR = 2.090; 1.514, 2.885), engineering control (AOR = 1.563; 1.140, 2.143), and accessibility of alcohol (AOR = 1.714; 1.219, 2.410). Health professionals in private health institutions exhibited lower quality of work-life satisfaction than government health institutions. Quality of work life was significantly associated with the type of health institutions, family size, availability of personal protective equipment, eye protection, engineering control, and accessibility of alcohol. Regular monitoring and evaluation of the quality of work life, ensuring the availability of appropriate personal protective equipment, and providing sufficient materials and equipment for both groups were recommended based on the findings.

Factors Related to a Good Quality of Work Life for Employees in the Poultry Processing Industry in Northeastern Thailand

OBJECTIVE This study aims to analyze factors related to a good quality of work life (QoWL) for employees in the poultry processing industry in northeastern Thailand. METHODS This study was a cross-sectional analytical study. The sample size was 229 poultry processing workers with good and 458 with not-good QoWL. The Work-related Quality of Life Scale-2 Online Website (THQWL) questionnaire was used. A test of the reliability of the questionnaire found a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.899. The principal analyses used the Chi-squared test, the Fisher exact test, and binary logistic regression. Confidence intervals were set at 95% (95% CI), and a p-value of less than 0.05 (p &lt; 0.05) was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Factors significantly related to employees with a good QoWL were working in departments other than slaughtering departments (AOR = 15.58, 95% CI: 7.62, 31.83, p &lt; 0.001), having less than a bachelor’s degree education level (AOR = 6.65, 95% CI: 3.05, 14.49, p &lt; 0.001), being a unit leader or in an upper level position (AOR = 7.26, 95% CI: 3.30, 15.98, p &lt; 0.001) and working 40 or more hours per week (AOR= 1.92, 95% CI: 1.17, 3.16, p = 0.010). CONCLUSIONS Not working in the slaughtering department showed the strongest association with good QoWL. Other factors significantly linked to good QoWL included an education level lower than a bachelor’s degree, holding positions as unit leaders or in upper management, and working 40 hours or more per week. The study’s findings can be applied to enhance and promote the QoWL of workers in the poultry processing and related industries as well as to help improve and reinforce the knowledge, skills, and other attributes important to the efficient performance of employees in the poultry processing industry. KEYWORDS quality of work life, poultry processing industry, work- related quality of life scale, slaughtering

Using Job Demand, Control, and Support Model to study Nurses Job Stress and its Relations with their Quality of Work Life at Magdy Yacoub Foundation

Using Job Demand, Control, and Support Model to study Nurses Job Stress and its Relations with their Quality of Work Life at Magdy Yacoub Foundation

Quality Of Work Life And Psychological Well-Being Of Public Elementary Teachers In Panabo City Division

Quality Of Work Life And Psychological Well-Being Of Public Elementary Teachers In Panabo City Division

The Determinants of Work and Life Quality and Job Satisfaction Among Faculty

Unless the teachers are happy with their current job, they might not be able to demonstrate their commitment in delivering the contents efficiently and there may not be complete utilization of the skills of teachers. Quality of Work - Life leads to create motivation, loyalty and flexibility in the workforce. All these factors are crucial for competitiveness of the organizations and also Quality of Work - life leads to reduce absenteeism, turnover rate and increase their Job Satisfaction. Job satisfaction is one of the significant factors that impact relationship between teachers and students. The main objective of the study is to examine the factors affecting quality of work life and job satisfaction among academic staff of private degree colleges in Karnataka. Descriptive research methodology was used to find out the results for the hypothesis set. Structured questionnaire and interview method was used to collect the data. Sample frame consisted of all the management teachers teaching in 86 private higher educational institutions in Karnataka offering management degree. The sample size consisted of 264 lecturers. The analysis is carried out by SPSS software. The main results revealed that, Employees expected QWL and factors relating to organisational commitment in creating quality of work - life in a private degree colleges have significant relationship with job satisfaction. Regression equation tool was applied for the analysis to find the relationship between the variables selected.

QUALITY OF WORK LIFE: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION IN BANKING SECTOR

This study investigates the relationship between Quality of Work Life (QWL), Job Satisfaction (JS), and Job Performance (JP) among bank employees in the Kanniyakumari district. Using a conceptual model and data collected from 282 respondents, the research confirms that QWL significantly impacts JS and JP, with JS acting as a mediator between QWL and JP. Structural equation modeling revealed strong correlations between these variables, emphasizing their interconnected nature. Practical implications highlight the importance of fostering supportive work environments, promoting work-life balance, and recognizing employee performance to enhance satisfaction and productivity. Limitations, such as sample size and cross-sectional design, indicate the need for future research with larger, diverse samples and additional variables. This study underscores the strategic role of QWL in driving organizational success in the banking sector.

The Effect Of Quality Of Work Life And Motivation On Employee Performance Of Pt. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Barru Branch

This research is a type of quantitative research with the aim of determining the influence of the quality of work life and motivation on the performance of employees of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Barru Branch. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data obtained from questionnaires that are shared and related to the problem being studied. Data collection was carried out by observation and distribution of questionnaires. In this study, the data sources used in data collection include primary data and secondary data. The research instrument used in this study uses the Likert scale method. Based on the results of data research using statistical calculations through the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 26 application regarding the influence of quality of work life and motivation on the performance of employees of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Barru Branch which has been discussed in the previous chapter, the author draws an important conclusion that the quality of work life has a positive and significant effect on the performance of employees of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Barru Branch while motivation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of employees of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Barru Branch.

The Impact of Quality of Work Life Balance on Nurse Turnover Intention in Teaching Hospitals in China

The fast-paced lifestyle and high work intensity in contemporary society have placed greater demands on individuals' mental well-being, underscoring the increasing importance of achieving a harmonious balance between professional commitments and personal life. In comparison to professionals in other industries, healthcare workers encounter elevated levels of psychological stress. The author conducted an extensive literature search using relevant keywords such as work-life quality, nursing staff, medical industry, turnover, etc., and engaged in thorough reading to explore the research field of this paper. It was discovered that numerous articles focused on healthcare professionals; however, limited attention was given specifically to those working within teaching hospitals. Therefore, we chose this as the starting point for our research.

Evolution of micro and SME's innovating senior management supply chains

Post-pandemic technology guides individuals to evolve strategic thinking by creating logistics solutions. The digital paradigm of MSMEs must innovate by linking administrative thinking with technology. Objectivity analyzes impacts on management 4.0 in supply chains, driving the individual to disrupt the logistics environment.The methodology is qualitative, descriptive. Using statistical samples. The design of the instrument consists of questionnaires that represent the main basis of impacts as an object of study, describing and analyzing survey results. The results represent 52% of MSMEs that sell online in Mexico and 48% sell through other channels, in addition productivity losses are explored with the impact of COVID-19. It is concluded that business evolution 4.0 generates adaptability to human evolution in the design of new visions of creating supply chains with a digital focus in the state of Mexico, resulting in an increase in operations by electronic commerce.Human evolution and its adaptation to a technological cognitive level is decisive to positively impact challenges in industry 4.0 and create strategies to balance occupational human wear to improve the quality of work and productive life in business entities.