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Quality of life and work - a brief reflection AJ Baptista This is a brief reflection, from the point of view of a engineer, about the Quality of Life and Work, and their relations and interactions.
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Quality of life and work
What is the meaning of “Quality of life”?...
Quality of life and work
I – PHYSICAL DOMAIN
1. Pain
2. Energy and Fatigue
3. Sleep and Rest
Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life
Quality of life and work
II – PSICOLOGICAL DOMAIN
4. Positive feelings
5. To Think, To Learn, Memory
6. Self Esteem
7. Physical appearance and looks
8. Negative feelings
Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life
Quality of life and work
III – INDEPENDENCE LEVEL
9. Mobility
10. Daily activities
11. Medical dependence
12. Work capabilities
Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life
Quality of life and work
IV – SOCIAL RELATIONS
13. Social relations
14. Social support
15. Sexual activity
Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life
Quality of life and work
V - ENVIRONMENT
16. Security and Protection
17. Home environment
18. Financial resources
19. Health Care and Social Pensions
20. Opportunities to obtain information/training
21. Physical environment (pollution, noise, traffic)
22. Opportunities for leisure activities
23. Transportation
Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life
Quality of life and work
VI – SPIRITUAL ASPECTS
24. Spirituality, Beliefs and Religion
Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life
Quality of life and work
Human Development Index (2011)
QUIZ: “What is your quality of life level ?”
Quality of life and work
QOL QOW
Relation between Quality of Life and Quality of Work
“Quality of life is used to
evaluate the general
well-being of individuals
and societies”
“Quality of work is used to
evaluate organizational
actions that may attain
human development for,
and during, work activities”
Quality of life and work
Fairness reward
Safety and health conditions
Human capabilities development
Growth and professional stability
Respect for workers rights
Balance between work life and personal life
Professional and social integration
Social relevance
Measures that can increase Quality of Work (Huse e Cummings 1985)
Quality of life and work
For Workers:
Increased motivational levels
Elimination of destructive stress
Reduction of muscle pain
Energy levels reinforcement
Increased concentration
Trust and team spirit creation between colleagues
Psychosocial stimulation
Increased self-confidence levels
BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE
Benefits of increasing the Quality of Work
Quality of life and work
For the Organization:
Reduction of work accidents
Reduction of absenteeism
Reduction of medical and absenteeism costs
Increased worker’s motivation and energy
Better environment for creativity
Better environment for innovation
Conflict reduction between colleagues
Reduction of inefficiency
Increased productivity and profit
BETTER QUALITY OF WORK
Benefits of increasing the Quality of Work
Quality of life and work
Balance between Work Life and Personal Life
There isn’t an easy balance between Work Life <> Personal Life
Objectives definition: Work Life <> Personal Life
The top objective of companies is their shareholders profit
The top objective of a worker is the one he defines for himself
There is always the dilemma: more Time vs. more Money
Be aware of the consequences of today’s options on tomorrow’s reality
Increase of work density on the usable time of the day
Wise time management and Personal Life priorities definition
Wise time management and Professional Life goal settings
Quality of life and work
Balance between Work Life and Personal Life
Quality of life and work
Threats to the Quality of Life and Work
Unhealthy food habits
Drugs and smoking habits
Exaggerated consumption of alcohol and medication
Destructive levels of stress and anxiety
Social e cultural isolation
Excessive / unattainable / illusory expectations
Unsustainable time balances: Personal Life <> Professional Life
Absence of quality rest and “offline periods”
Quality of life and work
Some hints towards a Quality of Life/Work roadmap
Reflect and identify your Objectives and your Values for your life
Be aware of your personality type (e.g. Myers-Briggs or Keirsey test)
Understand better the human types of behaviour
Differentiate Cognitive Intelligence from Emotional Intelligence
Create life moments which you like most, with the ones you love most
Quality of life and work
“The time theft mistery”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdYYs3v3pKk&feature=related
Quality of life and work
Are you picturing your “Master Plan” or just a flower with spikes?
Flower Beds in Holland, c.1883 - Vincent Van Gogh
“The best thing in life is to go ahead with all your plans and your
dreams, to embrace life and to live everyday with passion, to lose
and still keep the faith and to win while been grateful.”
Charles Chaplin
Quality of life and work
Internet Links
World Health Organization http://www.who.int/en/
Winning - Jack Welch and Suzy Welch
http://www.amazon.com/Winning-Jack-Welch/dp/0060753943
What is your level of Emotional health?
http://www.elainesden.org/gpage19.html
WHOQOL-100 – WHO Questionnaire for Quality of Life assessment
http://www.ufrgs.br/psiq/whoqol-100.html
Keirsey personality test
http://kisa.ca/personality/
Book by António Feio – “Aproveitem a Vida”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWGjK8MY2go