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Work is an important resource. In addition to livelihood, work brings rhythm, meaning, a sense of community and opportunities for learning and development to our lives. Nevertheless, there is an increasing number of news stories about how stressful working life can be and about the rising burnout figures. How can these two realities exist at the same time?
According to studies, burnout is a condition that relates to the work environment and the content of work. Unclear work roles and fragmented work are risks to coping at work.
However, work is not only stressful. It can also be inspiring and developing. There are a lot of positive aspects, i.e. resources, associated with work.
When work, processes or the operating environment change, expectations also need to be updated. Everyone should know what is expected of them.
Work resources, such as meaningfulness, clear roles and good management, increase well-being and protect against harmful stress factors.
In particular, young people at the start of their careers benefit from clear roles and responsibilities. It is important to discuss job-related expectations throughout the career, not just at recruitment. When work, processes or the operating environment change, expectations also need to be updated. Everyone should know what is expected of them.
It is also important to recognise the strengths of each employee and enable them to use their strengths at work. Management plays a key role in this.
One small but meaningful everyday act can simply be to ask a colleague how they are doing.
Sari Vainikkala, Director of Occupational Well-being at ISS Services, urges everyoone to make good working life visible (p. 25). This is an excellent starting point. Strengthening the resources and looking for effective solutions help to build a working life that supports the well-being of individuals and the entire work community.
One small but meaningful everyday act can simply be to ask a colleague how they are doing.
Workplaces should strive to identify what works well and where there is need for development. In this Telma issue, we share good examples of workplaces that have realised that the best solutions are created through cooperation. The magazine features interviews with a mayor, a director of occupational well-being and a work advisor, shedding light on the elements of a good working life. In addition, we get to hear the thoughts of a person who has experienced burnout.
When the work community comes together to think about what works and what could be done differently, they can gain valuable insights.
Wishing you an enjoyable reading experience!
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