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32-643: In addition to insurance, Interpolis is also known for its special outlook on work. No one at Interpolis has their own fixed place of work. The employees can select a place of work that is best suited to them and to the work that they do. Special areas called ‘club houses’ have also been created at the Interpolis head office, each with its own particular atmosphere. In these club houses the Interpolis employees can combine various daily activities, such as working, consulting, meeting people, relaxing and eating. The flexible working concept, of Activity Based Working , led to

64-472: A co-worker or subordinate. Workplace conflict : A specific type of conflict that occurs in the workplace. Workplace culture : The social behaviors and norms in the workplace. Workplace counterproductive behaviour : Employee behavior that goes against the goals of an organization. Workplace cyber-aggression : Workplace e-mail or text messages that threaten or frighten employees. Workplace democracy : The application of democracy in all its forms to

96-417: A cultural transition at Interpolis. That is because flexible working is not just a matter of moving some furniture around. Flexible working must also become embedded in the way you think and act. Employees at Interpolis do not have to clock in. The motto at Interpolis is: as long as the work gets done. Whether that is done from home or at the office is something the employees can decide for themselves. Interpolis

128-409: A sexual nature which unreasonably interferes with the performance of a person's job or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Kiss up kick down Toxic workplace Workplace aggression : A specific type of aggression that occurs in the workplace. Workplace bullying : The tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against

160-444: A type of active listening that is generally employed in a professional environment. Mobbing : similar concept to workplace bullying. Workplace morale : Workplace events play a large part in changing employee morale, such as heavy layoffs, the cancellation of overtime, canceling benefits programs, and the lack of union representation. Workplace menopause: The impact menopause symptoms can have on attendance and performance in

192-749: A variety of workplace activities, ranging from intense focused work to collaboration, as well as areas for meetings, whether formal or impromptu. ABW is a framework that encompasses a holistic way of working that goes beyond the physical office space, incorporating the technological platforms and tools as well as the digital and cultural environments that support work activities - with an ultimate goal of encouraging individuals to flourish, teams to connect, and organizations to thrive. However, some studies have suggested that ABW can have negative impacts on an organization by reducing face-to-face interactions and increasing email traffic significantly. The first known reference to an activity-based analysis of office work modes

224-545: A workstation, and limited ability to adjust or personalise workstations to meet individual ergonomic needs. Another study suggest the impact of office design on occupants' satisfaction, perceived productivity and health, pointing towards reduced time workers spent seated in ABW offices The most recent study released in 2020 by Veldhoen + Company, the founders of Activity Based Working, was the biggest global research project on Activity Based Working. The research set out to understand

256-901: Is a pioneer of teleworking in the Netherlands. At the moment about 2,500 employees work from home several days a week. Interpolis came into existence in 1969 after a merger between the life insurance company BTL and four mutual non-life insurance companies: ABTB in Arnhem, LLTB in Roermond, LTB in Leiden and NCB in Tilburg (which were part of the regional class-based organizations of the Katholieke Nederlandse Boeren- en Tuindersbond (KNBTB) (Catholic Dutch farmers and market-gardeners union). Also in 1969 Interpolis, together with

288-722: Is a poor match between job demands and the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker. Workplace surveillance : Businesses use workplace surveillance as a way of monitoring the activities of their employees. Workplace swearing : In the UK, swearing in the workplace can be an act of gross misconduct under certain circumstances. Professional development : Skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. Workplace violence Violence that originates from employees or employers and threatens employers and/or other employees. Workplace wellness : Program offered by some employers to support behavior conducive to

320-622: The Coöperatieve Centrale Boerenleenbank - a forerunner of the Rabobank -, founded the finance company DLL (formerly known as De Lage Landen). That organization is still a part of the Rabobank. Three other mergers followed: with Hagelunie (1972), De Twaalf Gewesten (1985) and Sterpolis (1993). In 1990 mergers between banks and insurance companies became permitted, after which the Rabobank acquired almost all

352-661: The actual use after implementation. The concept of activity-based workplace has been implemented in organisations as a solution to improve office space efficiency. However, the question of whether or not office workers' comfort or productivity are compromised in the pursuit of space efficiency has not been fully investigated. There are obstacles and issues of concern when practicing the activity-based office concept. A study carried out in activity-based workplace settings reports that employees without an assigned desk complain of desk shortages, difficulty finding colleagues which limits immediate collaboration, wasted time finding and setting up

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384-418: The future of leaders ability to understand and plan for the future of their organisations. Work environment (Redirected from Work environment ) Physical location where someone works This article is about the physical location and common English term. For the collaboration platform by Meta Platforms, see Workplace (software) . "Job site" redirects here. For

416-1590: The health of employees. See also [ edit ] Corporation Employment Factory Office Organization Whistleblower [REDACTED] Organized labour portal References [ edit ] ^ Paul Jackson, Reima Suomi, e-Business and Workplace Redesign (2004), p. 37. ^ "Statistics" . www.eeoc.gov . Further reading [ edit ] Ron Friedman (2015). The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace . TarcherPerigee. ISBN   978-0399165603 . v t e Aspects of workplaces Topics Absenteeism Abusive supervision Aggression Anti-pattern Artificial intelligence Bullying Climate Culture Computer surveillance Conflict Control freak Counterproductive behaviour Coworking Culture of fear Democracy Deviance Discrimination Diversity Divide and rule Drug tests Effects of overtime Emotional labor Emotions Employee assistance Employee engagement Employee experience Employee monitoring Employee morale Employee recognition Employee silence Employee surveys Empowerment Evaluation Feminisation Generations Goofing off Gossip Happiness Harassment Health promotion Health surveillance Hostile work environment Humor Incivility Inequality Intervention Jargon Kick

448-426: The home, constituting "a central concept for several entities: the worker and [their] family, the employing organization, the customers of the organization, and the society as a whole". The development of new communication technologies has led to the development of the virtual workplace and remote work . Workplace issues [ edit ] Sexual harassment : Unwelcome sexual advances, conduct or remarks of

480-480: The inner workings of various jobs. Workplace incivility : Low-intensity deviant workplace behavior such as rudeness, discourtesy and displaying a lack of regard for others. Workplace intervention : Scheme to improve both organizational and individual health as well as help workers manage job stress. Workplace jargon : Highly specialized terminology or needlessly complicated and obfuscated phrases sometimes used by managers or colleagues. Workplace listening :

512-647: The measurable impact of Activity Based Working and the drivers of success in Activity Based Working transitions. The research project was started in July 2019, and was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The report included 32,369 responses spanning 11 countries, and explored questions used in Leesman Index surveys providing valuable context to understanding office workers' behaviour - with

544-542: The opportunity to explore what factors would be most important as organisations transition to a post-pandemic return to the office. The data tells us not only what type of workplace to return to, but also how to do so. To create a successful work environment, it is important to have insight into the demands and behaviours of the employees using this environment. Recently there has also been a move towards understanding interior design features underpinning occupants' higher satisfaction results in ABW, open-plan offices However,

576-619: The organization are empowered to achieve their full potential by developing a culture of connection, inspiration, accountability, and trust. On a personal level, ABW also enables each person to organize their work activities in a way that best suits what and with whom they are trying to accomplish, promoting productivity and engagement at work. Although not normally implemented as a cost-saving business strategy , it can produce efficiencies and cost savings through more effective collaboration and team work. Inspiring spaces that evolve from an activity-based approach are designed to create opportunities for

608-513: The performance of an employee. Feminisation of the workplace : Trend towards greater employment of women, and of men willing and able to operate with these more 'feminine' modes of interaction. Workplace relationships : Directly related to several other area of study including cohesion, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and intention to leave. Workplace gender inequality : Relates to wage discrimination and career advancement. Workplace gossip : Idle talk or rumor, especially about

640-403: The personal or private affairs of others. Workplace harassment : Offensive, belittling or threatening behavior directed at an individual worker or a group of workers. Workplace health surveillance : The removal of the causative factors of disease. Workplace hazard controls for COVID-19 : Measures employed to control the spread of COVID-19 Workplace humor : Comedy that revolves around

672-548: The shares in Eureko. Since the merger Interpolis is part of Achmea, the largest insurance group in the Netherlands. Activity Based Working Activity-based working ( ABW ) is an organizational strategic framework that recognizes that people often perform a variety of activities in their day-to-day work, and therefore need a variety of work settings supported by the right technology and culture to carry out these activities effectively. Based on activity, individuals, teams, and

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704-556: The shares of Interpolis. The Catholic class-based organizations, united in the KNBTB, retained their controlling interest until 2000. After the merger with Commit Arbo (2000) and the take-over of Relan (2001), Interpolis expanded its insurance activities to include old-age provisions and absenteeism management. In 2005 Interpolis merged with Achmea , part of the European insurance group Eureko . The Rabobank exchanged Interpolis for 37% of

736-537: The smooth running of a workplace. Workplace safety : Occupational safety and health is a category of management responsibility in places of employment. Workplace spirituality : A grassroots movement with individuals seeking to live their faith and/or spiritual values in the workplace. Workplace strategy : The dynamic alignment of an organization's work patterns with the work environment to enable peak performance and reduce costs. Workplace stress : The harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when there

768-422: The three fundamental pillars that support a new way of working continue to be the same - the (1) behavioural, (2) virtual and (3) physical work environments, which can be linked to the working processes of human resources , IT and facility management in the work environment. Access to new technologies and analysis methods such as Organisational Network Analysis and other workplace metrics will continue to shape

800-411: The type of website, see employment website . "Worksite" redirects here. Not to be confused with WorkSite . A workplace is a location where someone works , for their employer or themselves, a place of employment . Such a place can range from a home office to a large office building or factory . For industrialized societies , the workplace is one of the most important social spaces other than

832-440: The workplace play a large role in how an entire organization communicates within itself and to the outside world. Workplace employee factors leading to job promotion. Laziness in the workplace which could lead to Industrial accidents or other things. Workplace empowerment : Provides employees with opportunities to make their own decisions with regards to their tasks. Workplace evaluation : A tool employers use to review

864-481: The workplace, but how much can be a contentious issue. Workplace probation : A status given to new employees of a company or business. Workplace psychopathy : Psychopaths can do enormous damage when they are positioned in senior management roles Workplace revenge : Refers to the general action of purposeful retaliation within the workplace in an attempt to seek justice. Workplace sabotage : When disgruntled workers damage or destroy equipment or interfere with

896-440: The workplace. Workplace deviance : Deliberate or intentional desire to cause harm to an organization. Workplace discrimination : Discrimination in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, and compensation. Workplace diversity : Theory that in a global marketplace, a company that employs a diverse workforce is better able to understand the demographics of the marketplace it serves. Workplace emotions : Emotions in

928-473: The workplace. Workplace narcissism Workplace phobia : An actual or imagined confrontation with the workplace or certain stimuli at the workplace causes a prominent anxiety reaction in a person. Workplace politics : The use of one's individual or assigned power within an employing organization for the purpose of obtaining advantages beyond one's legitimate authority. Workplace privacy : Employees typically must relinquish some of their privacy while at

960-447: Was adopted from their vision and brought to life in their new way of working. The activity-based office concept is said to increase productivity through the stimulation of interaction and communication while retaining employee satisfaction and reducing the accommodation costs. Although some research has gone into understanding the added value, there is still a need for sound data on the relationship between office design, its intentions and

992-435: Was by American architect Robert Luchetti in the late 1970s. in 1983, Luchetti co-invented the now widely accepted concept of the office as a series of "activity settings". In an activity settings-based environment, multiple settings are provided which have different technical and physical attributes assembled to support the variety of performance "modes" that take place in a work environment . The term "Activity Based Working"

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1024-579: Was first coined in the book the Art of Working by Erik Veldhoen, a Dutch consultant with Veldhoen + Company, and author of the book The Demise of the Office . Activity Based Working was first implemented in the Netherlands by Interpolis in collaboration with Veldhoen + Company in the nineties. Interpolis is one of largest insurance companies in the Netherlands. The company gained wide recognition with its advertising campaign "Interpolis. Crystal clear", which

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