Experimentation with Remote Work (Podcast Reference: Analysis Podcast - BBC) (Human Relations Theory Moyo, 2004)
Evolution in Work Arrangement Dynamics
Emphasis on Remote Working as a Viable Model
Shifts in Work Arrangements (Job Characteristics Model, Hackman et al 1976)
Discussion of Changing Work Patterns
Adaptation to New Working Environments
Job Design's Role in Addressing Work Issues (Social Exchange Theory, Blau 2017)
Experiences and Strategies at Liverpool Women's Hospital
Implementation of Innovative Job Designs (Job Crafting Theory, Wrzesniewski et al 2001)
Adoption of Novel Work Structure for Employee Welfare
Incorporation of Flexibility and Fairness
Focus on Fairness and Flexibility (Podcast Reference: BBC Analysis
Emphasis on Equitable Work Arrangements
Incorporation of Flexibility as a Pillar of Job Design
Agency Work, Retention, and Satisfaction (Effects of Agency Work on Staff)
Impact on Retention and Morale
Disruption Caused by External Work Agencies
Influence on Employee Morale and Organizational Stability
Impact on Retention and Morale
Difficulty Faced in Offering Competitive Wages
Influence of Pay Disparities on Employee Retention
Consumer Buying Behavior & Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
job design that fulfills employee needs, as per Maslow's hierarchy, enhances job satisfaction and performance Solomon (2018).
ACORN Targeting Classification
job roles can be adapted to suit diverse employee needs and preferences, Porter (2018)
Model of Consumer Behavior
understanding the motivations and attitudes of employees can lead to more tailored job designs promoting job satisfaction and engagement Kotler et al (2016).
STEEPLE/PESTEL & Porter's Five Forces
External factors shaping job design, such as technological changes or legal requirements, align with the influences on work patterns, Armstrong et al (2023)
Positive Outcomes of Good Work (Impact on Employee Engagement and Retention)
Connection between Job Satisfaction and Engagement (Psychological Contract Theory, Rousseau (1995)
Linkage of Job Satisfaction to Employee Engagement
Influence of Engagement on Employee Retention
Positive Work Environments and Productivity (Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) Theory, Organ 1968)
Correlation between a Positive Workplace and Enhanced Productivity
Relationship between Work Environment and Employee Efficiency
Investing in Employee Development and satisfaction (The Haworth Way)
Benefits of Investing in Employees
Advantages of Employee-Centric Approaches
Outcomes of Employee Development on Organizational Success
Employee Development and Job Satisfaction
Connection between Training and Job Contentment
Impact of Professional Development on Job Fulfillment
Employee Perspectives and Impact on Well-beingImportance of (Flexibility for Work-Life Balance)
Insights from Employees (Role Theory, kahn 1992)
Employees' Desires for Improved Work-Life Integration
Impact on Well-being and Job Satisfaction
Work Flexibility and Satisfaction (Conservation of Resources Theory, Hobfoll 1989)
Analysis of Flexible Work Arrangements on Employee Contentment
Influence of Flexibility on Employee Retention Rates
Challenges Highlighted in the Podcast
Workforce Disruptions (Labor Market Segmentation Theory, Doeringer et al 2020)
Staff Shortages (Podcast Reference: BBC Sounds)
Struggles in Recruiting and Retaining Employees
Impact on Organizational Productivity
Industrial Actions (Institutional Theory, Dimaggio et al 2020)
Collective Actions Due to Workplace Discontent
Reflection of Organizational Disputes
Workplace Issues and Resignation Trends
High Turnover due to Burnout (Effort-Reward Imbalance Model, Siegrist et al 1996)
Excessive Work Pressure Leading to Staff Exhaustion
Impact on Retention Rates in Healthcare
Coping with the Great Resignation (Job Demand-Control Model Karasek 1979)
Analysis of Post-Pandemic Workforce Trends
Employees Exiting the Workforce En Masse