Organizational factors behind low sickness absence in Swedish municipalities—An explorative qualitative study
A recurring theme in the analysis is the proximity and interconnectedness observed in leadership, communication, and employee participation, with leaders that show a high degree of involvement in day-to-day activities. This "proximity principle," emerges as a potential significant factor influencing health outcomes in working life.
Authors
- Fredrik Molin
- Ulrich Stoetzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1494-9060)
- Åsa Stöllman
- Magnus Svartengren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8165-7236)
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Uppsala University Hospital (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1519981
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45
Funders
- AFA Försäkring
- Vetenskapsrådet
- Forskningsrådet om Hälsa, Arbetsliv och Välfärd