Publication details
Work-life harmony strategies of child protection authority workers
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Kontakt |
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| Citation | |
| web | https://kont.zsf.jcu.cz/corproof.php?tartkey=knt-000000-1615 |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.32725/kont.2025.027 |
| Keywords | Child protection; Resilience; Social work; Work-life harmony |
| Description | Introduction: The topic of work-life harmony of Child Protection Authority (OSPOD) workers is crucial, not only for their personal well- being, but also for the long-term sustainability of this demanding profession. This article focuses on developing a deeper understanding of the strategies that workers use to maintain work-life harmony, and provides insights into the role of organizational support in this process. Methods: The research was conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) and qualitative semi-structured interviews. Results: The results show that employees use a variety of individual strategies such as self-development, mindset, networking, time management and personal space for relaxation. They perceive support from the organization mainly through supervision, flexible working hours, professional training, and employee benefits. An interesting finding was that workers did not pay attention to the development of spiritual needs, which are an important aspect of wellbeing. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of systematic organizational support in the field of work-life harmony and recommends measures that can contribute to the development of wellbeing of workers and their sustainability in the profession. |
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