Seeking good work in the COVID-19 recovery: shifting priorities and employment choices among workers.
J Occup Environ Med
; 2022 Sep 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2241123
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Disruption to working lives spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic may shape people's preferences for future employment. We aimed to identify the components of work prioritised by a UK sample, and the employment changes they had considered since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
A nationally-representative longitudinal household survey was conducted in Wales at two time-points between 2020 and 2021.RESULTS:
Those in poorer health prioritised flexibility, and were more likely to consider retiring. Those with limiting pre-existing conditions or low mental well-being were more likely to consider becoming self-employed. Those experiencing financial insecurity (including those with high wage precarity or those furloughed) were more likely to consider retraining, becoming self-employed, or securing permanent employment.CONCLUSIONS:
Ensuring flexible, secure and autonomous work is accessible for individuals facing greater employment-related insecurity may be key.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Occupational Medicine
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Environmental Health
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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