Employment Support Research Articles

Exploring the Interplay between Stress Perception and Approach-Avoidance Achievement Goal Orientation among Rural Students in College: A Longitudinal Study in China.

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between stress perception and achievement goals among rural college students in China. Using a two-wave random intercept cross-lagged model, this study analyzed data from a longitudinal survey conducted at 15 public universities in Beijing. First, there was a significant decline in stress levels among Chinese rural students from their junior to senior years. Second, the achievement goal orientations of these students remained relatively stable during the period. Third, while no significant association was found between approach goals and stress perception, a clear positive reciprocal relationship emerged between avoidance goals and stress perception. These results suggest that educators should focus on alleviating the stress experienced by rural college students through academic, employment, and interpersonal support to break the vicious cycle of stress perception and avoidance goal orientation. Future research should further explore the influence of diverse group characteristics and emotional states on these outcomes.

Enterprise Management Strategy Based on Incentive Theory

With the vigorous development of modern society, incentive theory plays an important role in enterprise management, which can provide effective means and concepts for enterprise management, pay attention to the realization of personal value and emotional support of employees, and help improve the enthusiasm of employees, strengthen the internal management level of enterprises, and promote the highquality development of enterprises. Therefore, the implementation of incentive strategy has strong necessity and importance. By analyzing the enterprise management strategy based on incentive theory, this paper puts forward optimization countermeasures such as strengthening the construction of professional management personnel, giving full play to the role of information technology, and establishing and perfecting the enterprise management system, so as to realize the effective improvement of the enterprise management level.

The rhetoric and reality of social support policies: working mothers’ lived experiences of state and employer support for work-family balance in Lithuania

ABSTRACT Work and family responsibilities permeate many aspects of everyday life and this is particularly true for working mothers. The aim of our research is to analyze the role of the state and the employer in supporting work – family balance (WFB) through the lived experiences of working mothers in Lithuania, thereby shedding empirical light on the implementation of WFB policies in a post-Soviet context. Working mothers in Lithuania are unsatisfied with the idiosyncratic adoption of legal state support at the organizational level, with the domestic geographical challenges regarding childcare availability, and with the additional challenges to combine work and family facing single mothers.

Navigating Gender Dynamics in The Workplace: Family-Work Conflict, Employer Support and Training and Career Development Among Women Employees

This study aims to examine women in the workforce and their turnover intention in Klang Valley, Malaysian organizations. Four variables; employer support, family work conflict, work family conflict and training and career development were examined on their influence on women turnover intention. This research employed purposive sampling technique by selecting 405 women employees from various organizations in Klang Valley, Malaysia. These participants were selected through an online survey. In addition, data analysis was done using XL Stats. This research used a quantitative approach which is most suitable for this type of study. The findings revealed that three hypotheses were supported: employer support and turnover intention, family and work conflict and turnover intention, and work and family conflict and turnover intention. While the hypothesis on training and career development and turnover intention is not supported. The study identified the factors that lead women to leave their jobs. The findings will help organisations develop measures to prevent female employee turnover, which also help businesses competitive advantage by managing female talent. Thus, understanding the causes of female attrition might help reduce employee turnover. The results also identifies the most important elements influencing women's job departures. This research provides a novel perspective on the influence of employer support, conflict between family and work, conflict between work and family, and training and career development on the likelihood of women in the context of a south-east Asian country such as Malaysia, to quit their jobs, with the theoretical background of social exchange theory.

Embedding work coaches in GP practices: Findings from an interview-based study in the UK

BackgroundThe integration of work coaches (WCs) and disability employment advisors (DEAs) into General Practitioner (GP) practices in the UK aims to address the interplay between health and employment by facilitating access to employment support, especially to people with disabilities and health conditions affecting their ability to work. This study seeks to explore the perspectives and perceptions of WCs, DEAs and GPs regarding the benefits and challenges of embedding WCs and DEAs in GP practices. MethodsData was collected between May and July 2023 through semi-structured interviews with four GPs, four WCs and four DEAs working in NHS GP practices. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed using the Thematic Framework method. Emergent themes were pre-structured and classified as perceived benefits, barriers and challenges or drivers and strategies. ResultsThe integration of WCs & DEAs within GP practices was perceived by respondents as fostering a direct collaboration between professionals as well as a greater openness of patients which benefited patients, WCs/DEAs and GPs. While all respondents emphasised the various benefits, they also identified several barriers and challenges. The implementation stage was perceived as particularly challenging, especially by WCs and DEAs, whereas the lack of human, financial and logistical resources hindered the service beyond this stage. Several strategies and drivers to support the service were identified, including the importance of receiving support from all professionals involved as well as making the service visible to both healthcare professionals and patients. ConclusionEmbedding WCs and DEAs in GP practices emerges as a promising approach which can benefit patients, GPs and WCs/DEAs. Exploring patients' perspectives directly is crucial to fully assess this type of service and identify any additional challenges and benefits.

근로장려금과 고용안전망 연계 필요성과 과제

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was significantly expanded in 2019, making it the main income support scheme for the working poor. This paper analyzes whether the EITC improves labor market outcomes for recipients. We find no evidence that it increases work by increasing the number of days or hours worked, or increases earnings. There is a need to provide the employment safety net to help the EITC recipients get better jobs. First, 30% of the EITC recipients look for a job. There is a need to encourage them to participate in the National Employment Support System, which provides both income support and employment service for the vulnerable job seekers who do not receive unemployment insurance benefits. Second, only 40% of the EITC recipients are enrolled in social insurance. It is necessary to strengthen social protection against the social risk by supporting social insurance premiums for the EITC recipients.

Employee Relations at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Bakauheni Branch Office in Supporting Employees Work Spirit

The purpose of this research is to determine the company's efforts in implementing programs that can support its employees and the method used in this research is qualitative descriptive by conducting interviews, documentation and observation with reference to employee relations theory. This method is used to obtain the results of implementing employee relations at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Bakauheni Branch Office in Supporting Employee Work Morale. As for the results of employee relations carried out at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Bakauheni Branch Office, there are various activities such as educational scholarships, K3 training, motivator seminars, Ferryzi ambassadors, Ferryzi Talent Development, Ferryzi awards, long service awards, employee sons and daughters awards, Management meetings, Mading, RKAC, Gymnastics, Customers Day, PHBI, and others and the role of the HR & General work unit in helping to collect employee aspirations regarding what is needed. So that the implementation of employee relations activities is not fully controlled by management, therefore the programs that have been implemented can be considered effective because employees can feel the benefits received.

Implementing the Place-Train Approach in Train-Place Services: Organizational Culture and Supported Employment

Supported employment (SE) is increasingly implemented in employment services worldwide. The disruptive character of SE, involving a shift from ‘train-place’ to ‘place-train’ models of vocational rehabilitation, has led to growing recognition of implementation challenges and problems that negatively influence service efficacy and employment outcomes.This article enriches existing literature by presenting a theoretical framework that conceptualizes how organizational culture within public employment services can impact SE implementation. The argument is illustrated with cases from the Norwegian Employment and Welfare Service (NAV). Organizational culture plays a crucial role in shaping employee actions, behaviors, and foundational assumptions, which in turn influence local interpretations and applications of SE. Using Yin’s (2018) ‘embedded single case study’ method, our research concentrates on various units of analysis within a singular case. Our findings underscore the importance of considering organizational culture and context, acknowledging SE’s disruptive nature, and recognizing the nonlinear dynamics of implementation processes.

НАУЧНАЯ ШКОЛА «ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКОЕ СОПРОВОЖДЕНИЕ СОТРУДНИКОВ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЙ И ОРГАНОВ УГОЛОВНО-ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ»

The article examines the issues of formation, development and activity of the scientific school “Psychological and pedagogical support of employees of institutions and bodies of the penal system”, functioning at the Faculty of Psychology and Probation of the Academy of the FPS of Russia. It is noted that within the framework of the scientific school there are independent scientific schools (directions). The vectors of activity of their leaders and leading scientists are revealed, the role in training personnel for the penal enforcement system is indicated, attention is focused on the continuity of generations of scientists, the work of scientific laboratories and circles, the description of scientific and representative events held to popularize it.

Engaging oncology and occupational medicine to inform design of a Total Worker Health® intervention to address employment, financial, and well-being outcomes in cancer survivors.

Few Total Worker Health® studies, and fewer interventions, examine well-being in the work context of cancer survivorship. We investigated the possibility of occupation and oncology professionals working together to address employed survivors' work-associated needs. We employed a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to examine the educational, contextual, and workflow needs of oncology care team members to inform intervention design. Focus groups were conducted with oncology care team members and occupational medicine physicians. Key themes from each group were then examined. Themes included oncology care team's role in helping patients navigate resources, providing psychosocial support, and educating patients. Major themes for ways to better provide employment-related support during treatment included referring patients to employment experts and providing education on employment support. Occupational health professionals in collaboration with oncology clinics could play an important role in assisting cancer survivors' ability to navigate employment challenges.

The Effect of Human Resource Experience on the Quality of SKPD Financial Statements with the Government's Internal Control System as a Moderating Variable

The purpose of this study is to test the influence of human resource experience on the quality of SKPD financial statements with the government's internal control system as a moderating variable. This type of research uses explantory with the use of a quantitative approach. The population in this study is 38 Regional Apparatus Work Units (SKPD) that have general functional positions in the preparation of financial statements in the West Java Provincial Government. The method of determining the sample is the census method so that the entire population is used as a research sample. The data in this study are primary data and data collection techniques using questionnaires. Hypothesis testing uses the Moderation Regression Model with the help of the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 25 program. The results of this study prove that human resource experience has a positive and insignificant influence on the quality of SKPD financial statements, and the government's internal control system is unable to increase the influence of human resource experience on the quality of SKPD financial statements. It is hoped that there will be improvements in government apparatus, as well as leaders to always provide support and evaluation of employees and experience in creating a supportive work environment to improve the quality of SKPD financial reports through education and training.

Identifying Job Satisfaction Parameters among the Employees in Higher Educational Institutions: A Mathematical Model

This study evaluates job satisfaction among administrative and teaching faculties in higher educational institutions using Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) tools. Key factors such as promotional opportunities, interpersonal relations, managerial support, and department of employment were identified as significant influencers of job satisfaction. Analytical results reveal that promotional opportunities and managerial support have the highest impact on job satisfaction, highlighting the need for strategic management of these factors to improve employee retention and efficiency.

Correction to: Who Should Scale Back? Experimental Evidence on Employer Support for Part-Time Employment and Working Hours Norms for Couples with Young Children

Correction to: Who Should Scale Back? Experimental Evidence on Employer Support for Part-Time Employment and Working Hours Norms for Couples with Young Children

Returning to work with long covid in the UK during lockdown and other COVID-19 restrictions: A qualitative study.

Few previous studies have considered the experiences of people with long covid returning to work beyond symptoms in terms of employer and other support factors. The aim of this research was to understand the experience of returning to work for those with long covid symptoms in contrast to the non-long covid group who had not experienced COVID-19 during the time restrictions were imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 infection. Twenty-one participants with long covid and 13 participants who had not had COVID-19 were interviewed. Themes were identified from transcripts using framework analysis. Participants with long covid experienced difficulties returning to work, particularly from fatigue, cognitive symptoms and breathlessness. Symptoms were heterogeneous and fluctuated in severity over time. A lack of understanding from colleagues and managers sometimes led to a premature return to work without adequate support, associated with further long covid relapse. Outside-of-work, support was salient for a successful return to work. The standard phased return offered by employers may be too short and rigid for some people with long covid. They may benefit from a tailored intervention to support a return to work that targets symptom management, and engages with work colleagues, managers, and family members.

دور الإدارة الحديثة وخبرة المديرين في تحسين إدارة المنظمات الحكومية: بالتطبيق على وزاره التربية والتعليم في الطائف

This study aims to explore the role of modern management and managerial experience in improving the management of governmental organizations, focusing on the Ministry of Education in Taif. The study adopted a descriptive approach and was applied to a random sample of 52 employees and managers in the Ministry of Education in Taif, using a questionnaire consisting of 4 personal questions and 12 main questions. The study found that employees recognize the importance of applying modern management principles to improve organizational performance. There is significant interest in employing technology and digitalization and adopting sustainability and social responsibility principles. The results also indicated the need to develop human resource management practices, apply total quality management principles, and enhance flexibility and innovation. Employees confirmed the importance of managerial experience in improving organizational performance, as managerial experience is a crucial factor in facing challenges, building strong relationships, creating a motivating work environment, and making effective decisions. The study also showed a generational difference in understanding the importance of modern management, while there was no significant difference in appreciating the importance of managerial experience and evaluating the success of organizational management. The study recommended enhancing the work environment by applying modern management principles, improving support for employees' professional and personal development, increasing recognition and appreciation of their efforts, organizing more activities and events to enhance interaction, improving communication channels, and providing incentives for employees contributing with innovative ideas.

Breastfeeding in US working mothers: A systematic review.

Previous studies demonstrate that exclusive breastfeeding has positive long-term health effects on the mother and infant, but research has shown that nearly 50% of mothers do not breastfeed for the recommended amount of time. This article systematizes previous quantitative research on the impact of work on breastfeeding practices to identify the factors that correlate to the cessation of breastfeeding in working mothers. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statements, we performed a systematic review that screened PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Academic Search Complete databases for articles relating to maternal employment and breastfeeding. Of the 13,106 articles assessed for eligibility, 21 studies met all requirements and were included in this systematic review. The 21 articles were divided into study type and methods, participant demographics, study outcomes, and additional factors that included stressors and stress levels, factors that increased or decreased rates of breastfeeding, and feeding methods. Articles outside of the United States were excluded due to differences in maternity leave policies of other countries impacting the data. Cessation of breastfeeding and breastfeeding outcomes were seen to have a strong association with maternal employment, specifically with the policies and employer support in the workplace. Other factors such as race, level of education, and stress were also shown to relate to breastfeeding outcomes and are important to consider in future public health interventions and workplace policies.

Effect of Managerial Coaching on Employees’ Productivity in Commercial Banks in Calabar, Cross River State

The study examined effect of coaching dimensions (task guidance, task feedback and employee support) on employee in-role and innovative performance, with role clarity mediating the effect of managerial coaching on employee productivity. Descriptive survey design was adopted and data collected from staff commercial banks in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State using structured questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using Cronbach alpha, convergent and discriminant tests. The sample size was 268 staff conveniently sampled from the population of 810. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted using SPSS 25 and Amos 24 to analyse the data. The test of direct effects of the hypotheses was performed through multivariate regression analyses while the mediating effect was tested using structural equation modelling with Sobel estimations. The findings revealed that task guidance, task feedback and employee support had positive and significant effect on employees’ in-role and innovative performance. Also, role clarity fully mediated the connection between managerial coaching and innovative performance but did not reveal any mediating effect between managerial coaching and in-role performance. The study expanded the extant notion on the results of managerial coaching on employee productivity. The findings provided justification for the inclusion of coaching practices in organisations and suggest direction for understanding the motivation underlying these relationships.

A Study on the Employment Support Service System for Visually Impaired College Students in China

At present, the problem of difficult employment for disabled college students in China is becoming more and more prominent, and the construction of an employment support service system for colleges and universities is one of the most important means of alleviating the employment pressure on disabled college students and promoting the healthy development of society. Based on the perspectives of visually impaired college students and colleges and universities, this study adopts qualitative research methods such as interview method and observation method, selects 10 visually impaired students from a college in China as the research object, and statistically analyses the raw data of the interviews with NVivo data analysis tools, and builds a college employment support service system with the core of education and training and support, employment guidance and consulting, social resources integration and enhancing social and enterprise inclusiveness. The service system is of great practical significance for promoting high-quality employment and better integration of visually impaired students into society, as well as creating a harmonious and inclusive employment support environment.

Teaching workplace communication skills to college students with intellectual disability

BACKGROUND: College students with Intellectual Disability (ID) are afforded many educational opportunities through Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) programs, including employment training. Competitive employment can contribute to a rich independent life, thus more employment training opportunities can be beneficial. Low employment rates for adults with ID have motivated these efforts to develop proper employment training. In the past, on-the-job (OTJ) training with a job coach was one of the only supports for adults with ID in the workplace. Now, there are a variety of evidence-based strategies that can be used in the workplace or in other community settings, such as Covert Audio Coaching (CAC), to teach adults with ID the skills they need to maintain a job. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine if CAC would increase on-topic workplace communication skills for college students with ID. METHODS: This study used a multiple probe design to examine the effects of CAC on teaching workplace communication skills to college students with ID in a real-world setting. In this study, students interned in an office setting and spoke to a co-worker at their work setting while the interventionist used a two-way radio system to provide coaching statements to the student during their conversations. RESULTS: All students in this study increased their on-topic communication exchanges and these results demonstrate that CAC is an effective intervention for this population. CONCLUSION: CAC can be used as an employment support for adults with ID, specifically in the community setting. Limitations and implications of this study were further described at the end of the article.

RESEARCH ON THE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ADAPTABILITY OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CHINA

The education of visually impaired students in China has also gone through a developmental stage from "segregated education" to "special education" and then to "inclusive education". In this paper, we take the visually impaired students at Binzhou Medical College, the first university in China to provide higher education for the disabled, as the research object. The study was carried out to investigate the adaptability of visually impaired students, using various research methods such as literature review method, questionnaire method and case study method, we investigated and researched the adaptation of visually impaired students to inclusive education from several aspects such as quality of life, social support, mental health level, self-esteem and self-efficacy study. Finally, the study proposed several countermeasures and suggestions, such as attaching importance to the physical and psychological rehabilitation of visually impaired students, emphasising the inclusive of education and rehabilitation, strengthening the training of professional teachers for visually impaired students, emphasising the complementarity between schools and professions, and improving the employment support service system for visually impaired students, which are of great significance in promoting the development of the cause of inclusive education for visually impaired students and improving the adaptability of inclusive education for visually impaired students.