🌟 LATEST RESEARCH: How can organisations effectively tackle work demands? 🌟 Last week we were able to pre-launch the results from our latest Affinity Research Consortium project which focused on identifying how to address potentially harmful work demands and workload. ❓Why did our research consortium choose this topic? 🧮 Year on year, workload is cited as the leading cause of stress at Work and is attributable to 60% of employee stress (CIPD Health and Wellbeing Report, 2022) 📚 Most people perceive that work is getting more intense and demanding (Mental Health UK) 📌It is a particular issue in the UK, where we have higher numbers of additional hours than all of our European Peers (Commission for Healthy Working Lives). ☑️What did we do? 📃 Systematic review of academic and practitioner literature to identify effective interventions to address work demands and workload (22 papers included) 🪑A round table with stakeholders and policy makers who had successfully addressed work demands 🏭 An intervention using PAR (Participatory Action Research) with 4 organisations (cross sectoral, cross discipline) where a committee identified the issue through data (our surveys and existing data) and developed and actioned interventions 📆 Worked with the organisations, measuring both process and outcomes over 6 months 📩 What did we find? 📑There is very little research which tells us how to effectively reduce work demands. Most research focuses on increasing resources (such as training) rather than addressing the demands themselves. 📊 The PAR intervention worked!! Each organisation had different needs and put in place different interventions (for instance increasing focus time, training people in how to use Slack, summarising communications into a face-to-face session) - and each saw benefits at the end. 🌟 Our free-to-access research report will be published in January and will include: ✔️ Full details of the research and literature review ✔️Clear details of how to set up a PAR intervention ✔️Case studies from each organisation ✔️Tips to avoid and to focus on to enhance the effectiveness of your intervention We will be posting more about our results over the next two weeks. If you are interested in finding more about our research consortium, have a read at the link below or get in touch through hello@affinityhealthatwork.com. The focus for our 2025 research is going to be launched this week! https://lnkd.in/eipan4yd
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More and more data tells us that excessive work demands are a threat to our wellbeing and ability to thrive at work - and tackling them by increasing resources won't be enough. Our latest Affinity Health at Work Research Consortium Research faced this 'elephant in the room' and sought to understand how organisations can effectively tackle work demands. Our full report is out in January, but the headline is that it is possible, and that small changes can be hugely powerful. The key is taking time to understand what your issues are, getting buy-in from senior leaders, having a shared vision and being open to challenge! Do get in touch if you'd like to know more about the research or how we can support your organisation to tackle work demands.
🌟 LATEST RESEARCH: How can organisations effectively tackle work demands? 🌟 Last week we were able to pre-launch the results from our latest Affinity Research Consortium project which focused on identifying how to address potentially harmful work demands and workload. ❓Why did our research consortium choose this topic? 🧮 Year on year, workload is cited as the leading cause of stress at Work and is attributable to 60% of employee stress (CIPD Health and Wellbeing Report, 2022) 📚 Most people perceive that work is getting more intense and demanding (Mental Health UK) 📌It is a particular issue in the UK, where we have higher numbers of additional hours than all of our European Peers (Commission for Healthy Working Lives). ☑️What did we do? 📃 Systematic review of academic and practitioner literature to identify effective interventions to address work demands and workload (22 papers included) 🪑A round table with stakeholders and policy makers who had successfully addressed work demands 🏭 An intervention using PAR (Participatory Action Research) with 4 organisations (cross sectoral, cross discipline) where a committee identified the issue through data (our surveys and existing data) and developed and actioned interventions 📆 Worked with the organisations, measuring both process and outcomes over 6 months 📩 What did we find? 📑There is very little research which tells us how to effectively reduce work demands. Most research focuses on increasing resources (such as training) rather than addressing the demands themselves. 📊 The PAR intervention worked!! Each organisation had different needs and put in place different interventions (for instance increasing focus time, training people in how to use Slack, summarising communications into a face-to-face session) - and each saw benefits at the end. 🌟 Our free-to-access research report will be published in January and will include: ✔️ Full details of the research and literature review ✔️Clear details of how to set up a PAR intervention ✔️Case studies from each organisation ✔️Tips to avoid and to focus on to enhance the effectiveness of your intervention We will be posting more about our results over the next two weeks. If you are interested in finding more about our research consortium, have a read at the link below or get in touch through hello@affinityhealthatwork.com. The focus for our 2025 research is going to be launched this week! https://lnkd.in/eipan4yd
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New editorial on work and health from the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center: Together with Karien Stronks and Bertina Kreshpaj, I argue that the field of work and health can benefit from applying a complex systems lens on emerging work challenges such as precarious employment. Funded by the European Research Council (ERC)
🔍 Unlocking the Future of Work and Health Research with a Complex Systems Approach A recent Editorial by Drs Naja Hulvej Rod, Bertina Kreshpaj and Karien Stronks in the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health emphasizes the importance of understanding work and health challenges through a complex systems lens. This approach reveals the intricate nature of issues like precarious employment, long hours, and technological impacts. By focusing on patterns, mechanisms, and dynamics, it offers deeper insights and more effective interventions. Embracing this perspective can drive significant advancements in addressing modern work environment health impacts. 🌐📊 Read the Editorial in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/exEXFS9h #OccupationalHealth
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🔍 Unlocking the Future of Work and Health Research with a Complex Systems Approach A recent Editorial by Drs Naja Hulvej Rod, Bertina Kreshpaj and Karien Stronks in the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health emphasizes the importance of understanding work and health challenges through a complex systems lens. This approach reveals the intricate nature of issues like precarious employment, long hours, and technological impacts. By focusing on patterns, mechanisms, and dynamics, it offers deeper insights and more effective interventions. Embracing this perspective can drive significant advancements in addressing modern work environment health impacts. 🌐📊 Read the Editorial in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/exEXFS9h #OccupationalHealth
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Day 3 at #HSR2024: A Call to Action and Collaboration Do you find yourself energized by discussions around health systems and policy? Are you comfortable delving into complex issues? And are you looking to connect with a vibrant and diverse community of researchers? If so, Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) are for you!! I participated in some insightful discussions in smaller sessions and learned some crucial messages. Let's explore Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) in more detail. 📌 What are Thematic Working Groups (TWGs)? TWGs are smaller subgroups within the Health Systems Global (HSG) network. They are intentionally formed by dedicated researchers to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and focused progress in key areas with urgent needs. 📌 How can joining TWGs benefit you? ▶ Deepen your expertise: Exchange ideas and best practices. ▶ Expand your network: Connect with like-minded researchers globally. ▶ Drive impact: Contribute to evidence-based policy and practice. 📌 Debunking Myths about TWGs: ▶ Myth 1: You need to be an expert or a senior researcher. Reality: Curiosity and interest are all you need! Contributing comes in many forms, and expertise is just one of them. ▶ Myth 2: You can only join one TWG. Reality: You can join multiple groups, gaining valuable perspectives from diverse lenses. 📌Ready to make a difference? Join a TWG today! [Link to the website page where members can join thematic groups: https://lnkd.in/gJU5DRsT] #HSR2024 #healthsystems #globalhealth #publichealth #collaboration #research #hsg #hpsr #healthpolicy #equity #socialsciences #evidencetoaction #ethicsandjustice #CHWs #climatechange Seye Abimbola Manasee Mishra Tom Newton-Lewis
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How can US government agencies strengthen their organizational health to help achieve better results for the American people? We’re excited to join the National Academy of Public Administration on December 11 for a webinar sharing new research and best practices on how to improve organizational health in the public sector. Register here to engage with experts and peers on how to strengthen your agency's health and drive high performance: https://bit.ly/3Vr9QxA And check out our latest report on improving organizational health in the public sector here: https://mck.co/3ZGybSE #publicsector #government #organizationalhealth
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Why become a #TeachToReach Partner? It’s really about developing your organization: share your experience, increase visibility, and access opportunities. Read the full story and see what partners are saying: https://lnkd.in/eA2MhtU3 🚀 99.7% of participants reported increased motivation 🧠 97.8% learned something new that changed their perspective 📅 Request your invitation to join Teach to Reach now. Link in the first comment. Explore how #TeachToReach is empowering health organizations through peer learning. #CapacityBuilding #OrganizationalDevelopment #GlobalHealth #KnowledgeSharing #SDG17
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Am I contributing to global health fragmentation? In 2018, Hoffman and Cole identified 203 official global health actors. Up from around 50 in 1960. 😰With so many players, it’s no wonder the landscape can feel fragmented. ❌In a fragmented environment, too many organisations work independently, wasting resources and slowing progress - something we want to avoid. 🤝And yes, my work involves creating and growing partnerships, which adds to the numbers. 🧐So, how can I keep my work meaningful in advancing global health without overcomplicating an already complex scenario? 1️⃣ I focus on making actors work together, aligning goals, and harmonizing approaches to avoid duplicative efforts. 2️⃣ I prioritize projects that address gaps in the health ecosystem, ensuring that our initiatives complement rather than compete with existing efforts. 3️⃣ I commit to measurable outcomes, so each partnership isn’t just another number, but a platform that connects expertise and resources to drive coordinated action. Do you have any suggestions for me? 😌🤓 #GlobalHealth #Collaboration #PublicPrivatePartnerships
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Final reminder - 'Health for Democracy, Democracy for Health' conference, 3-4th October. Join us online or in person, Malmö University. Looking forward to meeting everyone there as we discuss: ⭐ Ensuring fair access to healthcare. ⭐ Public engagement within the design of healthcare systems and technologies. ⭐ The democratic challenges and potential of recent technology for democratising healthcare. ⭐ Accountability within the collection and usage of health data. ⭐ Latest ideas for improved healthcare communication. ⭐ Health literacy as a requirement for health equity. Community-based participatory research approaches towards improved health and healthcare. ⭐ How to engage marginalised groups within healthcare design? ⭐ New understandings of where the healthcare system takes place. ⭐ The relationship between private and public actors in healthcare. ⭐ Negotiating the relationship between consumer, private, and public sector healthcare. ⭐ Active participation from patients and their parents within child healthcare. ⭐ Equity within diabetes care and other everyday forms of healthcare treatment. ⭐ The role of cities and municipalities within health democracy https://lnkd.in/dj3yFhUz
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One of the things I like most about working for Elsevier is the focus we have on Wellness, including mental health. This is not just a box the company is trying to check on some corporate responsibility profile. Developing these programs is a full time job for many people, not just a side gig that they have to fit in amongst other priorities. A t Elsevier, we understand the links between work, mental health, and well-being and the role we must play in adopting an organizational approach to our employees’ well-being. Wellness is at the core of our mission - to improve the quality of life for our people because healthy employees make happy people. Discover life at Elsevier: https://bit.ly/3WlLRj4 #Elsevier #ElsevierLife #Careers #greatplacetowork #hiringnow #jobs
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Today is actually my first time to witness the Department of Health - Bureau of International Health Cooperation’s International Health Partners’ Forum. From what I understood from the forum, it’s a quarterly activity led by the Secretary of Health, to meet and discuss with ODA partners and other INGOs, discuss priorities and strategies of the health sector and how partners can effectively support it. What I learned are - it’s amusing how sometimes so many individuals and institutions are working on the same desired results and goals, but can remain unaware of the bigger picture, of how others are also doing the same things for the same desire. It’s also interesting how “multi sectoral” and “collaboration” still seems a difficult endeavor to achieve these days. Definitely, this experience today is new to me. And yeah, its also my first time to interact with other people in the Bureau outside the sphere of the CCM Secretariat. Realization on that - “peopleing” is tiring. But it’s also good to step out of my hole in the office and see other living things, aside from the plant on my table.
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