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The Workability approach
What is Workability?
Workability is the match, or balance, between an individual’s personal capacities and resources and the demands of their work.
The Workability Model
Health and functional capacities
Competence
Values, attitudesand motivation
Work environment,management
WORKABILITY
• Lifestyle, diet, exercise• Fitness, stamina• Stress, mental health • Heredity
Health andfunctional capacities
Knowledge and skills:• Professional education• On-the-job-training• Experience• Confidence
Competence
Health andfunctional capacities
Competence
Values, attitudesand motivation
Work environment,management
WORKABILITY
Values, attitudes and motivation
Health andfunctional capacities
Competence
Values, attitudesand motivation
Work environment,management
WORKABILITY• Motivation• Values• Meaningful work• Job Satisfaction • Professional ethics
Life course approach
Life course
20 60Age
Life cycle
20 60Age
Work demands
Health andfunctional capacities
Competence
Values, attitudesand motivation
Work environment,management
WORKABILITY
• Organisation of work• Work community• Management, leadership• Work tools and methods• Physical work environment
Operational environment Aged Care in Australia
Society Culture Legislation Education policy Social and health policy
Family
Closecommunity
Society
Family
Closecommunity
Society Culture Legislation Education policy Social and health policy
Society, culture, legislation and policy:• Population structure• Culture and values• Policies and services• Social partners• Trade unions, employers, state
The Workability Model
Measuring Workability
• Original measuring tool is the Workability Index (WAI)• The Workability Survey (WAS) has been
developed in Australia by BWA• Current research on validating new tools to
reflect the extended Workability model• Pre- and post- tests used to measure
effectiveness of interventions
What the WAS involves
• Introduction to Workability• Informed consent• A confidential questionnaire • Data analysis to provide a workforce profile
and identify opportunities to promote & maintain high workability
• Report & recommendations for design & facilitation of intervention/s
Would you like to learn more about Workability?
Explore www.meteorworkability.com.au
