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[Return-to-work strategies in Statoil Forpleining]
Mia Nadja Bauer1, Joseph Odijk
1Statoil Helse- og Arbeidsmiljø, 5020 Bergen. mbauer@statoil.com
Summary
Implementing a workplace program at Statoil significantly reduced employee sick leave by 8%. This initiative also improved both physical and psychosocial working environments, fostering a more positive workplace culture.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Workplace Psychology
- Human Resources Management
Background:
- Statoil's catering department initiated a systematic program in 1997.
- The program aimed to reduce employee sick leave and improve return-to-work capabilities.
- It also focused on enhancing employees' coping mechanisms for work-related challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a workplace intervention on employee well-being and sick leave.
- To assess changes in the working environment following the implementation of the program.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was distributed to all catering department employees regarding their working environment.
- Sick leave data were collected from Statoil and Statistics Norway.
Main Results:
- Sick leave in the catering department decreased by 8% since 1997.
- 60% of employees and 90% of managers reported improvements in the physical and psychosocial working environments.
- The program was associated with a decline in sick leave and perceived environmental improvements.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced support from colleagues and supervisors contributed to a more positive workplace culture.
- The intervention effectively improved the work environment and reduced absenteeism.