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Towards More Equal and Family Friendly Working Life — Tackling Pregnancy and Family Leave Discrimination Through Social Design
(2024)
perhevapaasyrjinnän laajuudesta, ilmenemismuodoista ja syistä sekä esittää tutkimuksen osallistujien kanssa yhdessä ideoituja toimenpiteitä syrjinnän ehkäisemiseksi sekä tasa-arvoisemman ja perheystävällisemmän työelämän edistämiseksi. Opinnäytetyö tehtiin...
The thesis investigates pregnancy and family leave discrimination in Finnish working life through combining prior research and empirical data gathered from Finnish parents. The aim of the thesis is to gain understanding on the extent, manifestations, and causes of pregnancy and family leave discrimination and propose co-developed interventions for tackling the issue and for enhancing more equal and family friendly working life. The thesis was conducted in collaboration with Equally on Family Leave project (2023–2025) of a network and registered association of career-oriented mothers, Mothers in Business (MiB). In the thesis service design is used to address a social issue of pregnancy and family leave discrimination, referred to as social design. The thesis uses a methodological framework which combines design thinking and systems thinking to the primary guiding principle of social design, that is, the 'common good'. The thesis applies a 'triple diamond' process model, derived from the service design Double Diamond approach. Main research methods consist of an open online survey (N=449) and collaborative workshops with 17 participants including MiB members, employees, and board members....
The thesis investigates pregnancy and family leave discrimination in Finnish working life through combining prior research and empirical data gathered from Finnish parents. The aim of the thesis is to gain understanding on the extent, manifestations, and causes of pregnancy and family leave discrimination and propose co-developed interventions for tackling the issue and for enhancing more equal and family friendly working life. The thesis was conducted in collaboration with Equally on Family Leave project (2023–2025) of a network and registered association of career-oriented mothers, Mothers in Business (MiB). In the thesis service design is used to address a social issue of pregnancy and family leave discrimination, referred to as social design. The thesis uses a methodological framework which combines design thinking and systems thinking to the primary guiding principle of social design, that is, the 'common good'. The thesis applies a 'triple diamond' process model, derived from the service design Double Diamond approach. Main research methods consist of an open online survey (N=449) and collaborative workshops with 17 participants including MiB members, employees, and board members....
Office environment solutions for supporting knowledge workers’ occupational well-being
(2021)
Opinnäytetyö keskittyy työhyvinvointiin toimistoympäristössä. Työn tavoitteena on selvittää, millaisten fyysiseen työympäristöön liittyvien ratkaisujen avulla voidaan tukea tietotyöläisten koettua hyvinvointia. Tarkoituksena opinnäytetyöllä on tukea...
The thesis deals with well-being in the office environment. The objective of the study was to find out the physical work environmental solutions that support the well-being of knowledge workers. The aim was to help workplace designers work and reveal the changed needs concerning physical office space in the post-COVID-19 era. The development project was commissioned by Workspace Oy and the case company was selected from their client base. This thesis follows the theories from knowledge-based working, modern work, workplace development and occupational well-being. All these areas of interest had a role in creating the conclusions of the thesis. Modern knowledge work by its nature is challenging for workplace development. Spaces should support collaborative teamwork, focused individual work and hybrid working. Not to forget that all employees experience well-being individually. The development work begun with a desktop study which focused on analyzing workplace surveys done to the client company’s previous customers. To deepen the understanding of the research topic, theme interviews were done for Workspace Oy’s selected project managers. At the last stage of the development project, co-creative workshops were held to gather user insight to the matter. The development project utilized service design methods. The Double Diamond framework guided the development project, construction of workshop structure and facilitation plan. The results were derived from analyzed stakeholder insights that were combined with the theory introduced in this thesis. Well-being is one of the top factors when a knowledge worker evaluates their employer. This thesis focused on physical work environment and what can be done at the offices to support the post-COVID hybrid working. Several concrete solutions came up, mainly to support the hybrid working at the office. Yet it must be stated that many well-being factors cannot be solved with space planning. A more holistic approach is needed to answer the well-being challenge of a knowledge worker in the post-pandemic era. Keywords: Knowledge work, modern work, occupational well-being, activity-based office...
The thesis deals with well-being in the office environment. The objective of the study was to find out the physical work environmental solutions that support the well-being of knowledge workers. The aim was to help workplace designers work and reveal the changed needs concerning physical office space in the post-COVID-19 era. The development project was commissioned by Workspace Oy and the case company was selected from their client base. This thesis follows the theories from knowledge-based working, modern work, workplace development and occupational well-being. All these areas of interest had a role in creating the conclusions of the thesis. Modern knowledge work by its nature is challenging for workplace development. Spaces should support collaborative teamwork, focused individual work and hybrid working. Not to forget that all employees experience well-being individually. The development work begun with a desktop study which focused on analyzing workplace surveys done to the client company’s previous customers. To deepen the understanding of the research topic, theme interviews were done for Workspace Oy’s selected project managers. At the last stage of the development project, co-creative workshops were held to gather user insight to the matter. The development project utilized service design methods. The Double Diamond framework guided the development project, construction of workshop structure and facilitation plan. The results were derived from analyzed stakeholder insights that were combined with the theory introduced in this thesis. Well-being is one of the top factors when a knowledge worker evaluates their employer. This thesis focused on physical work environment and what can be done at the offices to support the post-COVID hybrid working. Several concrete solutions came up, mainly to support the hybrid working at the office. Yet it must be stated that many well-being factors cannot be solved with space planning. A more holistic approach is needed to answer the well-being challenge of a knowledge worker in the post-pandemic era. Keywords: Knowledge work, modern work, occupational well-being, activity-based office...
Creating a Remote Leadership Concept in the Banking Industry
(2021)
COVID-19 pandemia vaikutti maailmanlaajuisesti työelämään ja mahdollisti etätyön läpimurron. Pandemian vuoksi etätyöhön siirtyminen tapahtui monissa paikoissa yllättäen ja pakotti perinteisemmätkin yritykset pohtimaan työskentelytapojaan...
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected workplace practices globally and enabled the breakthrough of remote work. Due to the pandemic, the change to remote work happened in many places overnight and forced even the more traditional companies to reconsider their ways of working. Adapting to abrupt changes has created a need for organizations to fully understand how they can develop remote work and remote leadership practices. This thesis examines remote work and remote leadership in the banking sector. The case organization is Danske Bank. The primary focus of the thesis is on remote leadership, but overall remote work practices, skills and resources are also explored. The purpose of the thesis is to explore successful remote work and leadership practices that help organizations develop. The objective is to develop the remote leadership practices of the case company, as well as to help the case company stay as an attractive employer, and to thrive in the complex business environment. The theoretical part of this thesis explores the evolution of leadership, the role of digitalization as well as remote work and leadership. Traditional leadership explanations have emphasized efficiency and control, but newer trends include shared leadership style and self-management. In addition, digitalization has had an impact on and enabled remote work as an option, as technological solutions are in a key role in the development of remote work. Remote work and remote leadership aspects are examined, and the importance of communication, trust building, accessibility and social aspect are detailed. The thesis utilized a case study research approach, as the objective was to create development ideas for the case organization. The development task was carried out mainly by using qualitative research methods. Data was analysed through content analysis. A remote leadership concept was created. The concept included key workplace practices, skills, resources, team leader actions, as well as remote team development areas that enable the success of a remote team. The results of the development task emphasized the importance of proper communication, trust building, a coaching leadership style, accessibility, and strong social and self-management skills, for instance. Remote work and remote leadership practices have never been a more current topic as they are now, and important for any organization to keep in mind. The thesis enhanced the case organization’s understanding of the prerequisites for successful remote work and remote leadership....
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected workplace practices globally and enabled the breakthrough of remote work. Due to the pandemic, the change to remote work happened in many places overnight and forced even the more traditional companies to reconsider their ways of working. Adapting to abrupt changes has created a need for organizations to fully understand how they can develop remote work and remote leadership practices. This thesis examines remote work and remote leadership in the banking sector. The case organization is Danske Bank. The primary focus of the thesis is on remote leadership, but overall remote work practices, skills and resources are also explored. The purpose of the thesis is to explore successful remote work and leadership practices that help organizations develop. The objective is to develop the remote leadership practices of the case company, as well as to help the case company stay as an attractive employer, and to thrive in the complex business environment. The theoretical part of this thesis explores the evolution of leadership, the role of digitalization as well as remote work and leadership. Traditional leadership explanations have emphasized efficiency and control, but newer trends include shared leadership style and self-management. In addition, digitalization has had an impact on and enabled remote work as an option, as technological solutions are in a key role in the development of remote work. Remote work and remote leadership aspects are examined, and the importance of communication, trust building, accessibility and social aspect are detailed. The thesis utilized a case study research approach, as the objective was to create development ideas for the case organization. The development task was carried out mainly by using qualitative research methods. Data was analysed through content analysis. A remote leadership concept was created. The concept included key workplace practices, skills, resources, team leader actions, as well as remote team development areas that enable the success of a remote team. The results of the development task emphasized the importance of proper communication, trust building, a coaching leadership style, accessibility, and strong social and self-management skills, for instance. Remote work and remote leadership practices have never been a more current topic as they are now, and important for any organization to keep in mind. The thesis enhanced the case organization’s understanding of the prerequisites for successful remote work and remote leadership....

