Job Use Research Articles

A Strengths‐Based Human Resource Management Approach to Neurodiversity: A Multi‐Actor Qualitative Study

ABSTRACTAlthough the attention for neurodiversity in human resource management (HRM) is growing, neurodivergent individuals are still primarily supported from a deficit‐oriented paradigm, which points towards individuals' deviation from neurotypical norms. Following the HRM process model, our study explored to what extent a strengths‐based HRM approach to the identification, use, and development of strengths of neurodivergent groups is intended, implemented, and perceived in organizations. Thirty participants were interviewed, including HRM professionals (n = 15), supervisors of neurodivergent employees (n = 4), and neurodivergent employees (n = 11). Our findings show that there is significant potential in embracing the strengths‐based approach to promote neurodiversity‐inclusion, for instance with the use of job crafting practices or (awareness) training to promote strengths use. Still, the acknowledgement of neurodivergent individuals' strengths in the workplace depends on the integration of the strengths‐based approach into a supportive framework of HR practices related to strengths identification, use, and development. Here, particular attention should be dedicated to strengths development for neurodivergent employees (e.g., optimally balancing strengths use). By adopting the strengths‐based HRM approach to neurodiversity as a means of challenging the ableist norms of organizations, we add to the HRM literature by contributing to the discussion on how both research and organizations can optimally support an increasingly diverse workforce by focusing on individual strengths.

Synthesis, characterization, photoluminescence properties, cytotoxic activities, molecular docking, and thermogravimetric analysis of a novel bis-N-carboxamide ligand and its Cu(II) binuclear complex

A new bis-N-carboxamide ligand (H2L) was synthesized from reaction of dibenzoylaceticacid- N-carboxyethylamide with p-phenylenediamine. The binuclear metal complex of the new ligand was prepared from Cu(II) salt. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confirmed using elemental analysis, UV–Vis, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, TGA, and LC-MS/MS spectroscopy. The stoichiometric ratio of H2L-Cu2+ was found to be 2:2 (L:M) by the use of Job’s graph. The photoluminescence properties of the ligand and Cu(II) complex was investigated in DMF solution. The ligand is highly emissive upon excitation at 291 nm. The coordination of the ligand to the Cu(II) ion caused quenching of the emission band along with the red shift. The Cu complex did not affect healthy cells at the dose administered, but showed toxic effects at concentrations close to the ligand, suggesting that the Cu complex may be a potential anticancer drug. In addition, molecular docking results indicate that amino acids Asp776 and Met742 generated π-Anionic and π-Sulfur interactions with the phenolic portions of the molecule. There was a π-sigma connection between the ligand and the amino acid Leu820, and a π-alkyl interaction between the ligand and the amino acids Val702 and Ala719.

Impact of organizational empowerment on staff nurses’ perception of job crafting behaviors

Background Nowadays, empowerment is essential for the age of technological advances and competition. Being empowered is crucial for nurses since it is believed that providing high-quality care is strongly correlated with having empowered staff nurses who can affect their jobs in ways that facilitate job crafting behaviors. The study aimed to explore the Impact of organizational empowerment on staff nurses’ perception of job crafting behaviors. Study design A descriptive correlational design was utilized. Sample A convenience sample of 267 staff nurses was included. Setting This study was conducted at New Kaser El-Aini Teaching Hospital. Tools Three tools were used to collect the study data as follows: (a) staff nurses personal and work-related data tool, (b) organizational empowerment tool, and (c) job crafting behaviors tool. Results The main findings showed that the staff nurses had perceived high level of organizational empowerment (75.70%) and high level of job crafting behaviors (75.35%). Additionally, the findings revealed a highly statistically significant effect of organizational empowerment on job crafting behaviors (P=0.000). Conclusion There was a highly positive statistically significant correlation between staff nurses’ perception of organizational empowerment and job crafting behaviors and a highly positive effect of organizational empowerment on staff nurses’ perception of job crafting behaviors. Recommendations A management strategy that addresses appropriate use of job crafting behaviors should be implemented. Additionally, a create a favorable and motivating environment for staff nurses to encourage job crafting behaviors.

КАМБАҒАЛЛИКНИ КАМАЙТИРИШДА ИШ ЎРИНЛАРИ ТАШКИЛ ЭТИШНИНГ АҲАМИЯТИ

Current reforms as well as trends in the development of socio-economic relations require changes in labor relations, reduction of poverty and unemployment, in particular, new approaches to ensure women’s employment in rural areas in the context of democratic reforms ongoing in the country. In the regions, especially in rural areas, most people do not have reliable sources of income. This article offers recommendations for improving the process of creation and effective use of jobs for women in relatively new areas of agriculture for the country. The subject of the research is a process of implementing socio-economic mechanisms for raising women’s employment, the purpose of which is to develop scientifically sound conclusions and recommendations for reducing unemployment based on development of methodological foundations of effective socio-economic mechanisms for boosting the women’s employment. Taking strong social stereotypes that restrict women’s involvement in the labor market into account, the rise of the employment rate is expected to add value to the relevance of the study.

Job Sharing on Employee Performance in Public Universities in Mt Kenya Region

Job sharing is a type of flexible working arrangement that an organization can embrace for efficiency and effectiveness at work. Job sharing helps in the operation of the organizations even during the pandemic period. The main objective of the research study was to determine the extent to which job sharing affects performance of employees in public universities in Mount Kenya region. The target population of the study was 3,012 employees consisting of teaching and non-teaching staff. The sample size was 353 respondents determined by use of Yumane formulae. Descriptive research design was used. Questionnaire was the main data collection instrument. Data analysis and interpretation was based on descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. A multiple regression model was used to explore the relationship between the variables under study. A pilot test was carried out in a public University outside Mount Kenya region to ensure validity and reliability of the data collection instruments prior to actual collection of data. The data was analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics were presented in frequency tables, percentages, mean, standard deviations and graphs. Inferential statistics were used in testing null hypotheses. Results showed that job sharing and employee performance of public universities were positively and significantly related (β=0.247, p=0.000). The study concluded that there was a statistically significant relationship between job sharing and employee performance of public universities in Mount Kenya region. The study recommended use of job sharing in the Universities because it enhances employee performance, reduces absenteeism and increases employee satisfaction.

“Personality in prison uniform”. The influence of personality on building work engagement, applying job crafting strategies and well-being among prison officers

BackgroundNumerous studies have been devoted to analyzing the negative effects of occupational stress on the mental health of prison officers. Less attention is paid to positive mechanisms, as postulated by positive psychology. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between personality traits and the strategies used by prison officers to build engagement, and professional well-being by adjusting the workplace to their strengths, skills and professional preferences.Participants and procedureTwo hundred eighty prison officers, aged 22 to 52, participated in the study (26% female). The following measurement tools were used: a personality scale (IPIP-BFM-20), the Job Crafting Questionnaire (PP), the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) and the Workplace Well-being Questionnaire (KDMP).ResultsPersonality traits such as extraversion, conscientiousness and intellect determine the type of job crafting strategies used, specifically increasing structural resources and increasing challenges, while extraversion and conscientiousness were important for building work engagement, particularly dedication at work, and the levels of well-being at work. The influence of the variable intellect was also found to be significant.ConclusionsThe collected evidence indicates that there are organizational constraints to personality expression at work and its impact on key organizational behaviors and well-being at work. It also indicates the use of job crafting strategies to build work engagement.

"Today I felt like my work meant something": A pilot study on job crafting, a coaching-based intervention for people with work limitations and disabilities.

People's work life and career can ultimately be deconstructed to the day-to-day job tasks they perform, the people they interact with, and the value and meaning attached to their jobs. Individuals with work limitations and disabilities consistently experience disparities in the workplace resulting in a less than optimal work experience in all three areas. The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot study to test the effectiveness of job crafting as an occupational therapy (OT) intervention strategy for workers with health conditions and impairments. Job crafting is a proactive, strengths-based, bottom-up approach where workers renegotiate and redefine their job tasks in a personally meaningful way. A mixed-methods study (n = 11) was conducted with workers who experience work limitations and disabilities. OT graduate students conducted in-depth interviews and facilitated the use of job crafting to improve work-related outcomes. Pre-and post-intervention data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Qualitative data was transcribed, coded, and synthesized. The job crafting intervention improved work-related self-efficacy (p < 0.05) and crafting behaviors (p < 0.05) in the workplace. Participants accomplished goals to manage their work limitations, meet job demands, and other non-disability related challenges. Job crafting has the potential to be used as a holistic OT intervention strategy to improve work-related self-efficacy among workers with work limitations and disabilities.

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Job Crafting Among American Workers with Disabilities

Purpose Job crafting is an informal, employee-initiated approach to job re-design that has not been tested among people with disabilities, thus far. The purpose of this study is to examine crafting behaviors of workers with disabilities and individual factors associated with crafting behaviors. Methods We conducted a survey of employees with disabilities who were 18–64 years old and had at least 1 year of work experience. Bivariate and multivariate methods were used to: (1) compare the use of job crafting behaviors between our sample and published results from a sample of the general population; (2) identify individual characteristics associated with job crafting for workers with disabilities. Results Persons with disabilities engage in job crafting behaviors, albeit at lower levels than that reported in a broader sample (Int J Wellbeing, https://doi.org/10.5502/ijw.v3i2.1, 2013). Education, and disability type (visual and mobility impairment) were associated with certain types of crafting behaviors. Conclusions As job crafting can be associated with higher levels of engagement and career growth among persons without disabilities, findings from this research can be utilized to design programs and policies that support the career goals of people with disabilities beyond labor force participation.

Health literacy and physical activity as buffers to counter act work related stress

Abstract Background Stress health problems affect 47.8% of the work force in Portugal. It is predicted that, in the next decade, these problems will overcome musculoskeletal disorders, the first cause of employee’s withdrawal from work. Research indicates connections between stress and dimensions of the work place (like job satisfaction). Nevertheless the conceptual understanding of these relationships is sparse. In order to better understand these relationships, this research focus on the use of job–specific models of stress, associating them with health literacy (HL) - in the context of the European Health Literacy Survey framework (HLS-EU) - and physical exercise. Methods A total of 748 participants from the different offices of a company in the financial sector (Portugal, main land and autonomous territories) participated in a cross sectional survey (CAWI). Age ranged from 25 to 65 years and HL was measured using the HLS-EU instrument validated to Portuguese (HLS-EU-PT). Each participant was allocated to one of the groups, either of satisfactory HL (when scores ≥30) or insufficient HL (when scores &amp;lt;30). Results Out of the 748 participants (58.7% males, average age of 39 years), 80.4% sometimes and very often experience stress and tension in the workplace. Less than one in every two (44.4%) practice physical activity several times a week. Of the participants, 7.1% have inadequate, 39.0% problematic, 36.6% sufficient and 17.3% excellent HL (HLS-EU-PT). Employees that are more active are those who experience lower levels of stress. Conclusions The research of the effects of HL combined with physical exercise, as buffer variables to problems related to the effects of work stress, is a new area of research that may help understand patterns of adherence to activities that can help workers deal with everyday working conditions. More research is needed to integrate HL strategies in the work place.

Health literacy and physical activity as buffers to counter act work related stress

Abstract Background Stress health problems affect 47.8% of the work force in Portugal. It is predicted that, in the next decade, these problems will overcome musculoskeletal disorders, the first cause of employee’s withdrawal from work. Research indicates connections between stress and dimensions of the work place (like job satisfaction). Nevertheless the conceptual understanding of these relationships is sparse. In order to better understand these relationships, this research focus on the use of job–specific models of stress, associating them with health literacy (HL) - in the context of the European Health Literacy Survey framework (HLS-EU) - and physical exercise. Methods A total of 748 participants from the different offices of a company in the financial sector (Portugal, main land and autonomous territories) participated in a cross sectional survey (CAWI). Age ranged from 25 to 65 years and HL was measured using the HLS-EU instrument validated to Portuguese (HLS-EU-PT). Each participant was allocated to one of the groups, either of satisfactory HL (when scores ≥30) or insufficient HL (when scores &amp;lt;30). Results Out of the 748 participants (58.7% males, average age of 39 years), 80.4% sometimes and very often experience stress and tension in the workplace. Less than one in every two (44.4%) practice physical activity several times a week. Of the participants, 7.1% have inadequate, 39.0% problematic, 36.6% sufficient and 17.3% excellent HL (HLS-EU-PT). Employees that are more active are those who experience lower levels of stress. Conclusions The research of the effects of HL combined with physical exercise, as buffer variables to problems related to the effects of work stress, is a new area of research that may help understand patterns of adherence to activities that can help workers deal with everyday working conditions. More research is needed to integrate HL strategies in the work place. Key messages Stress health problems affect 47.8% of the work force in Portugal. Employees that are more active are those who experience lower levels of stress.

"Hey, you! Job! Listen up." Elihu's Use of Job's Name and its Implications for Translation

In the context of the book of Job and in light of patterns of biblical Hebrew usage, Elihu’s uses of Job’s name in direct address are strongly marked and reveal him as sharply disrespectful to Job. This should influence interpretation of the Elihu chapters and be reflected in Bible translations, taking into account cultural patterns for using names. Examples from northern Mozambique provide contrast to English, French, and Portuguese patterns.

Job Accommodations Availability and Utilization Among People With Lupus: An Examination of Workplace Activity Limitations and Work Context Factors.

The aim of this study was to examine the availability of diverse job accommodations (or flexible working arrangements) and to describe their use among people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), as well as to examine factors associated with the use of job accommodations. A mail survey was sent to adult lupus patients receiving care from a lupus clinic based in Toronto, Canada. The survey assessed demographic information, self-reported disease activity, work history, workplace activity limitations, job strain, and the availability and use of job accommodations. Standard multivariable linear regression analysis was used to examine factors associated with the use of job accommodations. We received 362 responses of 604 mailed surveys (60% response rate). Participants who were employed within the last 5 years, but who were not currently working, were less likely than currently employed participants to report having had job accommodations available to them at their last place of employment. The use of job accommodations was reported by 70% of currently employed respondents and by 72% of those not currently employed. The most common job accommodation used was sick leave days. Factors positively associated with the use of job accommodations among those who were employed included higher levels of education, being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, at least 1 episode of short-term work disability, not belonging to a union, greater workplace activity limitations, and greater job strain. The use of job accommodations among people with lupus is common. Work context factors, such as workplace activity limitations and job strain, are the main factors associated with the use of job accommodations.

WORKPLACE AS AN OBJECT OF ACCOUNTING AT COAL MINES

The paper presents an approach to evaluating the effectiveness of the workplace on the coal-mining enterprise based on an integrated consideration of three aspects: organizational, technological, social, labor, organizational and economic. In accordance with the definition given to aspects of the workplace: as part of the organization of production, the labor process, organizational and economic relations. Shows the structure of the workplace as an object of accounting, including: objective function, the subject of labor, means of labor, the subject of labor. Defined parameters describing the results obtained in the workplace, and the cost of its operation. The experience in the organization poobektnogo accounting efficiency in the use of jobs in the Cut Tugnuisky.

The representation of women in politics, addressing the supply side: Public attitudes to job-sharing parliamentarians

There is a substantial academic literature addressing the representation of women in British politics. The majority of recent work focuses on issues of demand (such as gender quotas) and issues affecting the supply of women candidates have been largely overlooked. However, more recently the use of job shares for MPs has been proposed as a possible solution to supply-side problems. This article tests what the British electorate’s reaction to such arrangements might be. It finds no great support for the introduction of job-sharing candidates but nor does it detect overwhelming opposition. Explaining the case for job sharing increases its support slightly but no argument has especially strong impact. The counterarguments have some impact but are also not very strong. When the various pro- and anti-arguments are made together, they appear largely to cancel each other out. Opposition is greatest among men, Conservative or UKIP voters, and those over 60. Support is greatest among women, Labour or Liberal Democrat voters, and younger respondents, especially those of an age most likely to be taking advantage of job shares themselves. When confronted with job-sharing candidates most of the public appear to make judgements on the basis of the candidates offered, rather than automatically rejecting job-share set-ups out of hand.

Uncertain and Experimental Circularity: An Investigation of the Trajectories of Migrant Domestic Workers in Lisbon

This article begins by situating Portugal in the debate of circular migration and paid domestic work. Afterwards, the results from an empirical case study are examined drawing mainly on open-ended interviews with domestic workers. Disputes over economic and social autonomy are paid particular attention. I argue that the scenario underlying circularity in the eyes of respondents is one of uncertainty and experimentalism rather than strategic decision making. Beyond the corroboration of legal status and pecuniary accumulation as decisive factors, two elements are underscored: the emotional content of the employment relationship and the use of job sharing or replacement by workers.

"Without My Flesh I Will See God": Job's Rhetoric of the Body

While almost all commentators take notice of Job's descriptions of physical suffering, the ways Job uses his body to rhetorical effect have not been fully recognized. This article considers the impact of the legal metaphor on Job's use of body imagery (Job 9:20, 30-31; 16:8; 19:20-23; and 19:25-27) and maintains that Job's speeches draw on the ancient world's understanding of the body to question and invert traditional usage of body imagery, particularly the stock of body images from the Psalms that present the body, the self, and the voice as a manifold unity. Job overturns traditional images of the disintegrated body known from the biblical laments in order to distance his body's appearance of guilt from his testimony of innocence. In contrast to the psalmists, who petition God to restore them to health, Job uses images of disembodiment and bodily disintegration to separate his broken body from his contention that he is innocent. In this way, Job uses imagery of the body to form a counternarrative that testifies to his innocence.

Heteroarray of cobalt(II)tetrasulfophthalocyanine and cobalt(II) tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin: synthesis, isolation and electronic properties

Porphyrin and phthalocyanine macrocycles with ionic substituents can form mixed assemblies with interesting electronic properties for potential application on the development of new devices. This paper reports the synthesis, isolation and purification of heteroaggregate formed by cobalt(II) 4,4′,4″,4‴-tetrasulfophthalocyanine (CoTsPc) and cobalt(II) tetrakis(N-methyl-4-pyridyl)porphyrin (CoTMPyP), followed by its spectroscopic characterization. Spectroscopic titration, performed with a CoTsPc water/acetone solution, allowed the use of Job's method for determination of the heteroaggregates stoichiometry. The Job's plot revealed the formation of only one predominant heterocomplex in solution, containing two CoTsPc molecules in terminal positions and a central CoTMPyP one. For the first time, a method for isolation and purification of a mixed ionic array has been reported in the literature. The triad's electronic spectrum is quite different from the sum of the macrocycles isolated spectra, due to the overlap of their electronic densities and a charge transfer process between CoTsPc and CoTMPyP.

Online Scheduling on Two Parallel Identical Machines with a Non-Clairvoyant Disruption

This paper studies two parallel machine scheduling with a non-clairvoyantdisruption such that there happens one disruption on one machine at time 0 and its du-ration length can only be known at its end. As in [1], we introduce transportation timein the environment of disruption, aiming to minimize the maximum deviation of jobs'planned and actual completion times. We adopt online theory to describe the problemand focus on the case of unit length of job. We rst show that a greedily waiting strategyis 2-competitive. Our main result is a 3/2-competitive strategy BD which makes useof job transportation. We also prove a matching lower bound, implying that BD is anoptimal strategy.

The Figure of Job (Ayyūb) in Modern Arabic Poetry

AbstractThe employment of historical and mythical symbols is one of the most important characteristics of modern Arabic poetry. Many Arab poets have been inspired by historical and mythical characters and made frequent use of them in their poetry. Among these poets is Badr Shākir al-Sayyāb, who makes extensive use of different kinds of figures in his poetry. Among the few such figures to have survived to the latest stage of his poetry is that of "Job" (Ayyūb). This figure is intimately related to al-Sayyāb's own character because of the similarities in their lives. Al-Sayyāb seems to have been inspired by the biblical narration of this story, but he introduced many changes in the figure itself by merging it into his own persona. Al-Sayyāb's use of Job in poetry is so striking that many poets who were affected by his tragic death wrote elegies for him, in which they show the effects on them of al-Sayyāb's life story, poetry and use of Job. Al-Sayyāb in such poems, becomes an intertext himself, one which has inspired numerous other poets.