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Workplace Innovation and Wellbeing at Work: A Review of Evidence and Future Research Agenda

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Researchers have focused efforts for many years on understanding the determinants of wellbeing at work. Recently focus has been placed on the promotion of workplace innovation as such a determinant. In this chapter, we briefly examine definitions of workplace innovation and wellbeing at work and discuss key the determinants of wellbeing at work. In doing so we present findings from studies based on relevant theoretical models in work and organizational psychology like the Job Demand Control (Support) Model, and the Job Demand Resources Model and work organization and psychosocial factors as key concepts in theoretical knowledge as well as applied practice in relation to wellbeing at work and overlaps with workplace innovation . The chapter then proceeds to discuss commonalities in good practice interventions at the organizational level, specifically focusing on Vision Zero and PRIMA-EF . At the company level and policy level, ‘Vision Zero’ (zero accidents, zero harm, etc.) is an example where innovative solutions for the promotion of wellbeing and health and safety are encouraged. In the PRIMA-EF model, focus is placed on achieving optimal conditions that can enhance a range of outcomes. The chapter also reiterates the compelling arguments on why interventions at the policy and organizational levels should aim to promote factors that represent common key determinants and how these can present important opportunities. Finally, we conclude by arguing that workplace innovation and wellbeing are not only linked but also dependent on one another. Considering the current evidence base, recommendations for future research and practice are made while also referring to the relevance of policy level interventions to promote them in the workplace.

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    Aditya Jain

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    Vlad Dediu, Gerard Zwetsloot & Stavroula Leka

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Jain, A., Dediu, V., Zwetsloot, G., Leka, S. (2017). Workplace Innovation and Wellbeing at Work: A Review of Evidence and Future Research Agenda. In: Oeij, P., Rus, D., Pot, F. (eds) Workplace Innovation. Aligning Perspectives on Health, Safety and Well-Being. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56333-6_8

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