The relationship between workplace characteristics and work ability in residential aged care: What is the role of work –life interaction?

ConclusionsThis study advances understanding of how work –life balance and work–life conflict can influence work ability levels and shows that addressing the work–life interface may be a legitimate means to improve work ability, potentially leading to continued workforce participation.ImpactStaff retention in the residential aged care sector needs to be addressed. One possible means of achieving this is through improving work ability. The present study expanded knowledge of how the work –life interface may influence work ability.The research demonstrated that releationships between work ability and particular workplace demands and resources were moderated by the work –life interface. This finding has implications for how human resources managers of residential aged care facilities may improve workforce retention—through facilitating employees to manage the work–life interface better.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Research: Empirical research ‐ quantitative Source Type: research