Managing Wellbeing at Work (HL00BD76-3004)

The object of the course
Well-being at work is a key success factor for companies and organisations. Knowledge of the basics and logic of well-being at work is an indispensable part of leadership and managerial work and HR competence. An organisation capable of fostering the well-being at work of its personnel will attract the best talents and succeeds.

Learning to learn
Operating in o worksplace

The learning objectives of the course
You recognise the different areas of the management of well-being at work, their significance for the company’s productivity and the key development methods. You understand the significance of occupational health and safety and also have an understanding of the operating models that support them. You know the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You recognise the roles required by occupational safety and health. You recognise the factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.

Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions. Interaction in the group requires development. Working within the given timetables requires further development.

Knowledge of the central concepts and theories of leadership.

Aspects of well-being at work
Significance of quality of working life, working capacity and coping at work
Personnel productivity model
Mapping out and developing well-being at work
Occupational health care, health promotion, cooperation and regulations
Activities of the OSH organisation and the OSH policy
Occupational safety, the obligations it imposes and the legislation governing it
Digital applications for well-being and safety at work

Tools
Model, development methods, monitoring and follow-up of well-being at work
Models for the planning of, cooperation in and reporting of occupational health care
Digital collaboration applications
Materials related to the operation of the OSH organisation
Model for occupational safety and risk mapping and digital monitoring applications

Adequate 1
You recognise the different areas of the management of well-being at work, their significance for the company’s productivity and the key development methods. You understand the significance of occupational health and safety and also have an understanding of the operating models that support them. You know the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You recognise the roles required by occupational safety and health. You recognise the factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to explain the different areas of the management of well-being at work, their significance for the company’s productivity and the key development methods. You are able to explain the significance of occupational health and safety and apply operating models that support them. You are able to explain the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You are able to explain the roles required by occupational safety and health. You are able to explain the factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions. Interaction in the group requires development. Working within the given timetables requires further development.

Good 3
You are able to analyse the different areas of the management of well-being at work and their significance for the company’s productivity and compare the key development methods. You are able to analyse the significance of occupational health and safety and apply operating models that support them. You are able to outline the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You are able to analyse the roles required by occupational safety and health. You are able to analyse and compare factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

Very Good 4
You are able to critically assess the different areas of the management of well-being at work and substantiate their significance for the company’s productivity. You are able to assess the key development methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of occupational health and safety and plan operating models that support them. You are able to interpret the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You are able to assess the roles required by occupational safety and health. You are able to assess the factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.

Excellent 5
You are able to produce new perspectives based on the different areas of the management of well-being at work. You are able to affirm the significance of occupational health and safety for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop the key development methods for well-being and safety at work. You are able to interpret the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You are able to develop the roles required by occupational safety and health. You are able to plan and construct factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

Finnish

Opintojakso sisältää viisi (5) webinaaria.

Opintojakson aloituswebinaari on keskiviikkona 7.9. klo 17.00-18.30.
Opintojaksolle osallistuminen edellyttää läsnäoloa ensimmäisessä webinaarissa. Jos olet estynyt ja haluat osallistua opintojaksolla, ilmoitathan asiasta opettajalle sähköpostitse ennen ensimmäistä webinaaria.

Webinaarien aikataulu:
ke 7.9. klo 17.00-18.30.
ke 28.9. klo 17.00–18.30
ke 26.10. klo 17.00–18.30
ke 16.11. klo 17.00–18.30
ke 30.11. klo 17.00–18.30. (not translated)

Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
Peer learning
Working life case group work
Personal final assignment
Self-reflection

Manka, M-L., & Manka, M. 2016. Työhyvinvointi. Helsinki: Talentum Pro. (also e-book)
Pyöriä, P. (toim.) 2012. Työhyvinvointi ja organisaation menestys. Helsinki: Gaudeamus. (also e-book)
Mäkikangas, A. Mauno, S. & Feldt, T. (toim.) 2017. Tykkää työstä. Työhyvinvoinnin psykologiset perusteet. Jyväskylä: PS-Kustannus.
Rauramo, P. 2012. Työhyvinvoinnin portaat: Viisi vaikuttavaa askelta. Helsinki: Edita.

Additional materials:
Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto: Johda työkykyä, pidennä työuria. EK:n työkykyjohtamisen malli.
Kehusmaa, K. 2011. Työhyvinvointi kilpailuetuna. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
Suutarinen, M. & Vesterinen, P. 2010. Työhyvinvoinnin johtaminen. Helsinki: Otava, JTO.
Some materials from website www.ttl.fi
Some materials from website www.ttk.fi

Riikka Lahtinen

05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022

Group work 35 hours
Webinars 8 hours
Individual work and assignment 92 hours

During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive and collaborative webinars and group discussions will alternate.
The group work will examine the course themes in working life and it will require both independent and collaborative working.

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Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide.

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