Martin Stepanek1, Kaveh Jahanshahi, Francois Millard. 1. Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic (Mr Stepanek); RAND Europe (Mr Stepanek); University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom (Dr Jahanshahi); and Vitality Group International Inc., Chicago, Illinois (Mr Millard).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Systematically and simultaneously investigate a wide range of influences on workplace productivity loss. METHODS: Data were collected from 31,950 employees in the UK. Influences of employees' socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle, commuting, physical and mental health, well-being, and job and workplace environment were assessed using structural equation models, allowing systematic decomposition of the complex network of influences and creating new, deeper insights. RESULTS: Mental health, physical health, job characteristics, and support from organization are the most important (direct or indirect) determinants of employees' productivity. 93% of the indirect influences are mediated through mental and/or physical health. Some influences that appear as strong predictors in simple models lose most of their explanatory power in more complex models with additional explanatory variables. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for a more tailored strategy to improve employees' wellbeing as well as the overall organizational, work, and management culture.
OBJECTIVE: Systematically and simultaneously investigate a wide range of influences on workplace productivity loss. METHODS: Data were collected from 31,950 employees in the UK. Influences of employees' socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle, commuting, physical and mental health, well-being, and job and workplace environment were assessed using structural equation models, allowing systematic decomposition of the complex network of influences and creating new, deeper insights. RESULTS: Mental health, physical health, job characteristics, and support from organization are the most important (direct or indirect) determinants of employees' productivity. 93% of the indirect influences are mediated through mental and/or physical health. Some influences that appear as strong predictors in simple models lose most of their explanatory power in more complex models with additional explanatory variables. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for a more tailored strategy to improve employees' wellbeing as well as the overall organizational, work, and management culture.
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