Work and mental well-beingAHEADConference.pptVIP

Work and mental well-beingAHEADConference Professor Ivan Robertson Robertson Cooper Ltd Leeds University Business School Common themes Work is good for people Positive mental well-being brings benefits for organisations and individuals A strategic approach is required Key workplace factors influence psychological well-being Management behaviour is important  Common themes Work is good for people Positive mental well-being brings benefits for organisations and individuals A strategic approach is required Key workplace factors influence psychological well-being Management behaviour is important  The beneficial effect of work on people’s lives Money and material well-being Social identity and status Structure and purpose Sense of personal achievement Social contacts and support Common themes Work is good for people Positive mental well-being brings benefits for organisations and individuals A strategic approach is required Management behaviour is important Key workplace factors influence psychological well-being Psychological well-being higher cardiovascular risk higher weight and waist-hip ratios higher HbAlc (marker for diabetes) lower HDL “good”cholesterol poorer neuro-endocrine regulation higher salivary cortisol throughout the day poorer immune function higher inflammatory markers (IL-6) poorer sleep - longer duration REM - less body movement Psychological well-being (PWB) Costs to employers of mental ill health Organisational-level impact Some studies: Donald et al., (2005) – almost a quarter (23%) of variance in employee productivity (sample of 16,000UK employees) is explained by - Psychological well-being- Perceived commitment of organisation to employee- Resources and communications Cropanzano and Wright (1999) Five year longitudinal study of psychological well-being and performance. Strong correlation between well-being and work performance Harter, Schmidt and Keyes (2003) Nearly 8,000 separate business units in 36 companies engagement/well