Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Marco Habbaba
Author-Name-First: Marco
Author-Name-Last: Habbaba
Author-Email: habbaba1@uniba.sk
Author-Workplace-Name: Comenius University
Title: Management strategies and methods reducing work incapacity
Abstract: Purpose – Work incapacity and work absence are rapidly growing and lead to high costs for health systems but also for organisations, therefore management strategies and methods must be critically proved and changed. Aims(s) – The aim of this article is to reveal possible strategies for managers and leaders which are appropriate to lower work incapacity and work absence. Design/methodology/approach – To achieve the aspired aim, the theoretical literature is analysed and connect-ed with a literature review focusing on prevention of work incapacity and work absence. Findings – Prevention programs, communication and an adequate working culture can lower work incapacity and work absence. Limitations of the study – Because of the small study size this study is only considered as a base for further research. Practical implications – Managers and Leaders have the power to lower work incapacity and work absence, but they must change their behaviours and methods. Originality/value – Strategies against growing trends.
Classification-JEL: A13
Keywords: management, leadership, work incapacity, work absence, cost reduction
Journal: Journal of Human Resource Management
Pages: 14-35
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Year: 2021
File-URL: https://www.jhrm.eu/2022/03/14-management-strategies-and-methods-reducing-work-incapacity/
File-Format: Application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:cub:journl:v:24:y:2021:i:2:p:14-35