Balansen mellan effektivitet, arbetsmiljöoch personalens behov : En kvalitativ studie om chefers erfarenhet avarbetstidsförkortning inom socialtjänstens individ ochfamiljeomsorg

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The aim of this study was to investigate managers’ experience of reduced working hourswithin the Family and Personal Social Services. A qualitative research approach wasused, involving six semi-structured interviews with managers from various municipalitiesacross Sweden. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show thatmanagers consider streamlining work and including staff as important factors to considerwhen implementing reduced working hours. In addition, managers described that reducedhours were related to enhanced well-being and improved work-life balance among socialworkers. However, the results also indicated that reduced working hours could lead toincreased stress, particularly among less experienced social workers. The discussionemphasizes the importance of professional experience, social support, and selfdetermination to achieve a well-functioning implementation. The study concludes thatreduced working hours offer many benefits, but its success depends on effectivemanagement and employee involvement.