Remote work well-being and HRM practices : exploring the current situation at Scheffler
Savolainen, Alisa (2021)
Savolainen, Alisa
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021122990601
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021122990601
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The world and the way we work was changed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In result, because of health concerns more people than ever moved to work remotely. Remote Working provides flexibility and independence for the employees but on the other hand it can have a draining effect on work related well-being. To maintain sufficient levels of well-being it is crucial for Human resource management to recognize threats and act in minimizing the strain.
The aim of the study was to gain understanding on the well-being of Schaeffler’s employees in remote working environment. Another aim was to understand and find out what the company’s Human Resource department could do to improve the well-being of its employees. To gain complex understanding of the current situation at Schaeffler regarding employees’ well-being qualitative research method was chosen with an explorative approach. Data was collected through eight semi structured interviews.
The theoretical framework creates the basis for the study offering insight into the themes of remote work well-being and Human Resource management practices. Combined with the data conducted in the study provides a basis for possible new well-being initiatives for the company’s HR department to consider and investigate further. The results provide and insight of the employees underlying needs and bring forth possible implementations to ensure worker well-being at Schaeffler. Additionally, recommendations for further research and exploration to ensure well-being in the future are presented.
The aim of the study was to gain understanding on the well-being of Schaeffler’s employees in remote working environment. Another aim was to understand and find out what the company’s Human Resource department could do to improve the well-being of its employees. To gain complex understanding of the current situation at Schaeffler regarding employees’ well-being qualitative research method was chosen with an explorative approach. Data was collected through eight semi structured interviews.
The theoretical framework creates the basis for the study offering insight into the themes of remote work well-being and Human Resource management practices. Combined with the data conducted in the study provides a basis for possible new well-being initiatives for the company’s HR department to consider and investigate further. The results provide and insight of the employees underlying needs and bring forth possible implementations to ensure worker well-being at Schaeffler. Additionally, recommendations for further research and exploration to ensure well-being in the future are presented.