A Quantitative Study on Employees' Experiences of a Support Model for Systematic Work Environment Management in...

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Organizational Psychology
• Workplace Management

Background:

• Modern work environments face rapid changes in risk factors, including abstract organizational and social elements.
• Preventive work environment management requires adaptability and employee participation over fixed limits.
• Previous qualitative studies suggested the Stamina model positively impacts workplace improvements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantitatively assess the Stamina model's effectiveness in workplace improvements.
• To determine if the model yields similar positive outcomes as observed in prior qualitative research.
• To evaluate changes in employee perceptions of influence, productivity, recovery, and justice.

Main Methods:

• A 12-month intervention using the Stamina model across six municipalities.
• Quantitative data collection via questionnaires at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
• Measurement of perceived employee influence, productivity, short-term recovery, and organizational justice.

Main Results:

• Employees reported increased influence in communication/collaboration and roles/tasks post-intervention.
• These quantitative findings align with previous qualitative study outcomes.
• No significant changes were detected in productivity, short-term recovery, or organizational justice.

Conclusions:

• The Stamina model can be effectively integrated into inclusive, modern work environment management strategies.
• The model's positive impact on employee influence is supported by quantitative evidence.
• Further research may explore broader applications and long-term effects of the Stamina model.