This study investigates the impact of empowering leadership exhibited by school principals on teachers' perspectives on organizational ostracism and well-being at work in educational settings in Türkiye. Applying a cross-sectional research design, we collected responses from 603 teachers in different provinces. The results reveal that empowering…

Descriptive and observational study carried out consecutively between adult outpatients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and a control population to determine workplace harassment. Demographic and clinical parameters were determined, and two surveys were carried out: the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) to evaluate the quality of life and the NAQ-R (Negative…

This paper presents a synthesis of research literature concerned with teachers' and school leaders' experiences of workload and work intensification. Forty papers met the inclusion criteria for the research synthesis. From the analysis, we drew out both definitional and experiential accounts. Firstly, while we mostly found a conflation of the…

The present study explored the relation among Chinese preschool climate, teachers' job satisfaction, and their occupational commitment. This study followed 137 preschool teachers for six months in a longitudinal design. The findings indicated that after controlling teachers' demographic information, the teacher-perceived preschool climate was…

Today, a fresher look at social structures shows that the possibility of living in a socially homogeneous society has lost its credibility (Senem & Arikan, 2018). When any workplace is considered, migrant workers are exposed to both intended and unintended forms of xenophobic workplace discrimination daily in many migrant-receiving countries.…

This paper analyses the effects of new public management governance on academics' job choices. Based on a choice experiment carried out with faculty from a sample of Germany's leading technical universities, we find that working environments characterized by varying levels of administrative burdens and high expectations concerning third-party…

Purpose: This study employs the conservation of resources (COR) theory to underscore the significance of resilience as a prospective resource in managing the suppression of emotions caused by narcissistic leadership through the violation of psychological contracts. Design/methodology/approach: In order to attain our research goal, a…

The work environment significantly impacts employee performance, job satisfaction, and organizational growth. Poor working conditions can lead to stress and negatively affect physical and mental health. This study aims to explore approaches and theories for fostering a happy organization by applying Kolb's experiential learning theory, which…

The position of writing center assistant director resides in the middle of the often blurry lines of hierarchy. While many writing centers advocate for team leadership, the fact remains that universities are steeped in bureaucratic tradition familiar to university leaders, students, and tutors. Assistant directors accomplish tasks that keep the…

This study explored intercultural communication in entry-level workplace settings through the stories told by 25 newcomers about their experiences working in the tourism, hospitality, food services, and office-related sectors, from three locations across Canada. Using theme and pattern analysis, we identified two broad categories: workplace…

In recent years, the issue of administrative burden in universities has received growing attention around the world. Although professional staff are central to the operation of universities, little effort has been made to understand how these staff see these administrative burdens impacting their work, and to harness their views on how to best…

Quality improvement strategies largely focus on lead teachers' qualifications with little regard to their work environment, while also overlooking a significant segment of the workforce--assistant teachers. Early educators work in teams, and assistant teachers play an important role planning, implementing, and supporting classroom activities.…

Early childhood (EC) environments that are safe and engaging can positively influence developmental outcomes in children. Indeed, the benefits of a high-quality environment for young children are numerous (Kostelnik et al., 2019). The EC classroom is also the primary workplace of EC teachers and much like the children they serve, they can also…

Boredom at work occurs in the context of low demands and resources and can have a host of negative outcomes for employees. However, the existing literature is lacunary concerning the mechanisms underlying the link between boredom and its negative outcomes. Based on the concept of tedium, this study examines the link between boredom at work and…

In many countries with apprenticeship-based vocational education and training (VET), dropout from apprenticeship training is a major concern. Leaving an apprenticeship early can be problematic, particularly for young people who do not continue their training at another company or in another occupation, and drop out of the education system without…