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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

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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

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III – INDEPENDENCE LEVEL

9. Mobility

10. Daily activities

11. Medical dependence

12. Work capabilities

Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life

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IV – SOCIAL RELATIONS

13. Social relations

14. Social support

15. Sexual activity

Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life

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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

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VI – SPIRITUAL ASPECTS

24. Spirituality, Beliefs and Religion

Definition by the World Health Organization Quality of Life

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Human Development Index (2011)

QUIZ: “What is your quality of life level ?”

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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Balance between Work Life and Personal Life

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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”

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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

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“The time theft mistery”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdYYs3v3pKk&feature=related

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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