Managing Work Wellbeing (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The first task of the course must be submitted no later than three weeks after starting from the start date of the course.

Objective

The object of the course
After completing the course, you understand the diversity and significance of well-being at work for the individual, the work community and the organization, both as a part of management and supervisory work and a HR competence of human resources expert.

Course competences
Business competence: The student knows the central theories related to this specialization option. The student possesses at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialization option.
Learning to learn: Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.
Operating in a workplace: Is able to work constructively in a work community and to promote their own and their work community’s wellbeing.

The learning objectives of the course
You recognize the current phenomena of occupational well-being management. You recognize the different areas of 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 have an understanding of the tools and model of operation that support them. You know the legislation related to occupational safety and health and its requirements for human resources planning. You recognize the roles required by occupational safety and health. You recognize the factors contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.

Content

The course covers a wide range of different areas of well-being at work.The course focuses on current phenomena in well-being at work and the importance of strategic management in promoting well-being at work. The students learn about different models of well-being at work and the importance of the quality of working life, work ability and coping at work.

The course also discusses the mapping and development of well-being at work, the role of occupational health care in health promotion, and the importance of cooperation. Regulations guiding well-being at work and occupational safety and health, the activities of the occupational safety and health organization and occupational safety and health action programmes are also key topics.

In addition, students learn about the principles of occupational safety, occupational safety and risk management, as well as the utilisation of digital applications for occupational well-being and safety.

The course covers various tools that are central to the assessment and development of well-being at work. Students will become familiar with methods that can be used to assess and improve well-being at work and learn about occupational safety and risk management assessment methods. In addition, the course familiarizes students with digital collaboration applications.

Materials

Forma, P. Johtajan työkykykirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent. (myös e-kirja)
Juuti, P. & Vuorela, A. 2015. Johtaminen ja työyhteisön hyvinvointi. (5. uudistettu painos) Jyväskylä: PS-Kustannus. (myös e-kirja)
Kehusmaa, K. 2011. Työhyvinvointi kilpailuetuna. Helsinki: Kauppakamari. (e-kirja)
Manka, M-L., & Manka, M. 2023. Työhyvinvointi. (3. painos) Helsinki: Talentum Pro. (myös e-kirjana)
Mannermaa, K. 2022. Työhyvinvoinnin ja työturvallisuuden käsikirja. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
Rauramo, P. 2012. Työhyvinvoinnin portaat: Viisi vaikuttavaa askelta. Helsinki: Edita.
Aihealueeseen liittyvä lainsäädäntö. Finlex.fi

Lisämateriaalit
Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto: Johda työkykyä, pidennä työuria. EK:n työkykyjohtamisen malli.
Työterveyslaitoksen verkkosivusto www.ttl.fi
Työturvallisuuskeskuksen verkkosivusto www.ttk.fi

Teaching methods

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

During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive and collaborative webinars and groups discussions will alternate.

During the course, you will receive guidance as follows:
At the beginning of each theme, an introduction to the theme.
Group work guidance with webinars and in the discussion area.
Guidance for doing a personal task both with webinars and through the control column.

Exam schedules

Retakes are announced at the start of the study period.

Completion alternatives

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.

Student workload

Group works 35 hours
Webinars including also group work 21 hours
Individual work and assignment 79 hours
Total 135 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You recognize the current phenomena of occupational well-being management. You recognize 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 recognize the roles required by occupational safety and health. You recognize 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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 and activity 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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 organization. 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 activities required for 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the central concepts and theories of leadership

Further information

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria, and self-evaluation by the student plays an important role in the process.

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Self-assessment