Expanding the HRD Role: Improving employee well-being and organizational performance |
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Authors: | Brad Gilbreath Max U Montesino |
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Institution: | 1. Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne , gilbreaj@ipfw.edu;3. Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne , |
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Abstract: | Abstract An important opportunity for the HRD profession lies in assessing and reshaping the psychosocial work environment to create a healthy, mentally focused workforce that provides their organization with a competitive advantage. We explain why HRD professionals should be concerned with employee well-being, offer suggestions for assessing the work environment through a stress audit and discuss four key work factors that affect well-being: job control, role overload, social support and supervisor behaviour. By expanding their role to these concerns, HRD professionals can improve quality of life and contribute to organizational effectiveness. If they do, the result should be healthier employees, healthier organizations and a greater recognition of HRD's potential for transforming organizations. |
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Keywords: | Stress audits human resource development workplace psychosocial factors employee health consultants |
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