Supervisors’ role in subordinates’ well-being at work : how organization can support supervisors in well-being leadership
Raitala, Niina (2024)
Raitala, Niina
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202403295452
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202403295452
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An organization's human capital and profitability are strongly dependent on its employees, which is why it is important for the organization to support the well-being of its employees. The thesis, based on a case study in a Finnish organization in the food industry, aims to shed light on how supervisors can effectively support their employees' well-being and how organizations can, in turn, support their supervisors in this endeavor. This study is particularly relevant in the context of recent studies in Finland, which have highlighted the need for improved well-being at work.
The theoretical framework was created by examining the subject's literature, articles, and research. Additionally, the case organizations’ own guidelines and studies were used as the study's base. The study was conducted by interviewing supervisors and Human Resources representatives using a semi-structured method, and interviews were analyzed using coding.
According to the study, close and frequent discussion between supervisors and subordinates is the most efficient method of supporting subordinates’ well-being at work. For that it is essential for supervisors to have enough resources for their leadership work. Supervisors have to craft stable and clear job descriptions and targets for their subordinates and be able to plan and prioritize their teams’ work properly. To enable this, it is essential for management to concentrate more on well-being-oriented decision making than concreate tools and methods used for well-being leadership.
The theoretical framework was created by examining the subject's literature, articles, and research. Additionally, the case organizations’ own guidelines and studies were used as the study's base. The study was conducted by interviewing supervisors and Human Resources representatives using a semi-structured method, and interviews were analyzed using coding.
According to the study, close and frequent discussion between supervisors and subordinates is the most efficient method of supporting subordinates’ well-being at work. For that it is essential for supervisors to have enough resources for their leadership work. Supervisors have to craft stable and clear job descriptions and targets for their subordinates and be able to plan and prioritize their teams’ work properly. To enable this, it is essential for management to concentrate more on well-being-oriented decision making than concreate tools and methods used for well-being leadership.