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    Work-life systems: rethinking endurance and uncertainty in future work

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    Griffin, Mark
    Date
    2018
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Griffin, M. 2018. Work-life systems; rethinking endurance and uncertainty in future work. In: 13th AAvPA Symposium & PAACDEF Conference, 7-9 Nov 2018, Sydney, Australia.
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    13th AAvPA Symposium & PAACDEF Conference
    Faculty
    Faculty of Business and Law
    School
    Future of Work Institute
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/78585
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The nature of work is rapidly evolving as technological, demographic, and economic changes influence all aspects of our society. The changing nature of work requires a more wholistic understanding of work life systems that encompasses work tasks, non-work, and sleep across longer time spans. In this presentation I explore two concepts through which research is extending the understanding of work-life systems.

    First, studies of endurance provide new insights into the long-term impact of demanding work in complex environments. I review research involving two very different work environments: submariners in the Navy and FIFO workers in mining. Both populations highlight psychological and physical challenges best viewed from the perspective of complete work-life systems.

    Second, I explore the role of uncertainty in future work. Uncertainty is a defining feature of complex, and high-risk work and often viewed as contextual feature of the work context. I review recent research investigating uncertainty as a more dynamic element of work-life that is both generated and managed when there is ongoing adaptive behaviour. I review recent research investigating how individuals both respond to and generate uncertainty to be adaptive.

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