• Rolli Salathe Cornelia

• Rolli Salathe Cornelia

In this seminar, students learn about different working time models and the associated theories. In addition, the effects of certain working time models - including home office - on employees in terms of well-being, health and attitude towards the company are discussed. Also, the positive and negative aspects of various working time models for work organization are addressed.

The topic is treated both theoretically and practically. Students will go into the field and analyze real working hours and propose evidence-based changes where appropriate. Processing time for the small field study are provided.

Requirements to be fulfilled in the seminar to succeed:

Altogether, there are two requirements (and a third on a voluntary basis) that students have to fulfill:

1_ preparing a podcast (max 15min) on a selected topic - teamwork

2_ carrying out a small field study (analysis and description of the work schedule of a self-selected enterprise in the field and elaboration of evidence-based proposals for change, if appropriate) – teamwork and/or individual contribution

3_ on a voluntary basis: passing an MC exam at the end of the course (45 minutes, 15 questions)

Requirements 1 and 2 will be evaluated and finally flow into the final grade of the seminar. Details of the individual requirements are available for download on Moodle.

After completing the seminar 9to5 makes you happy – work schedules and its consequences

• … participants know different working schedules and their effects on mental and physical health as well as worklife balance
• … participants recognize various work organization aspects and their effects on the intensification of work; and, in particular, on the mental and physical health of employees
• … participants are able to apply the newly acquired knowledge to practical examples and are able to further recognize possible advantages and disadvantages for employees
• … participants develop a deeper knowledge of methods
• … participants increase their skills in dealing with scientific literature
• … participants consolidate skills in the creation of podcasts and in active participation despite difficult circumstances (distance learning)

The seminar will be held as a face-to-face event only. Information on some activities is organized on Moodle and participants will have access to Moodle, the information and literature stored there from September 10. Some podcasts and literature for each course will be provided for preparation. The class itself will be highly interactive, so active participation is strongly expected.

The events take place weekly in Regina Mundi RM01 C-01.108

The literature list / program and selected articles are available on Moodle.

The evaluation of the seminar takes place in two steps.

First, the podcast (15 minutes) is evaluated as a group effort (40% of final grade). Secondly, the group and/or the personal contribution in the final report of the field study are evaluated (60% of final grade). The final exam is an MC exam (15 questions during 30 minutes). Participation is voluntary. If 70% or more correct answers are achieved, 0.25 points are added to the final grade. If the exam is not solved or less than 70% correct answers are achieved, nothing happens.

The evaluation of the seminar takes place in two steps.

First, the podcast (15 minutes) is evaluated as a group effort (40% of final grade). Secondly, the group and/or the personal contribution in the final report of the field study are evaluated (60% of final grade). The final exam is an MC exam (15 questions during 30 minutes). Participation is voluntary. If 70% or more correct answers are achieved, 0.25 points are added to the final grade. If the exam is not solved or less than 70% correct answers are achieved, nothing happens.

The evaluation of the seminar takes place in two steps.

First, the podcast (15 minutes) is evaluated as a group effort (40% of final grade). Secondly, the group and/or the personal contribution in the final report of the field study are evaluated (60% of final grade). The final exam is an MC exam (15 questions during 30 minutes). Participation is voluntary. If 70% or more correct answers are achieved, 0.25 points are added to the final grade. If the exam is not solved or less than 70% correct answers are achieved, nothing happens.

The evaluation of the seminar takes place in two steps.

First, the podcast (15 minutes) is evaluated as a group effort (40% of final grade). Secondly, the group and/or the personal contribution in the final report of the field study are evaluated (60% of final grade). The final exam is an MC exam (15 questions during 30 minutes). Participation is voluntary. If 70% or more correct answers are achieved, 0.25 points are added to the final grade. If the exam is not solved or less than 70% correct answers are achieved, nothing happens.