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The third volume in The SAGE Handbook of Industrial, Organizational and Work Psychology concentrates on the broader context of IWO psychology and the many factors influencing the adoption and implementation of IWO practices. Chapter topics include perspectives on IWO psychology around the world, organizational and societal considerations. Chapters have been arranged around 8 key themes: Part 1: Overview Part 2: Professional Context: History Part 3: Organizational Capabilities and Context Part 4: Strategic Management Part 5: Triple Bottom Line Part 6: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues Part 7: Stress, Safety & Health Part 8: Managing Careers and Work Life Volume III offers a comprehensive overview of the field for anyone working in or studying managerial or organizational psychology.
Chapter 20: Recovery from Work
Recovery from Work
Introduction
Modern organizations need employees that are motivated, healthy, resilient, and have the capacity to solve complex problems and deal with a high workload on almost a daily basis. Therefore, it is critical to understand what helps employees maintain health, motivation, and performance capacity over time. In the last decade, research interest in recovery and unwinding from work demands has shown a substantial increase. Researchers and practitioners alike have pointed to the importance of recovery from work for employees, especially under high levels of demands and other job stressors. To stay engaged, healthy, and productive over time, employees need to find ways to ‘recharge their batteries', which can be achieved during nonwork time.
Benefits of Recovery FOR Experiences and ...
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