Perceptions of Health and Wellbeing Among Employees in a Work Integration Social Enterprise in Sweden.
Gloria MacassaCormac McGrathMichael J RoyFrida StålAnne-Sofie HiswålsMamunur RashidUlf KarlssonRooney OlssonJose Pedro SilvaStig VinbergAnneli MarttilaPublished in: Annals of global health (2023)
The participants perceived that working in the WISE gave them a feeling of freedom and increased their self-esteem because of the possibility to earn an income. Also, they were satisfied with their job (e.g., with regard to work quality and flexibility) and believed that their work contributed to society. Moreover, through working in a WISE, the participants felt a sense of belonging and togetherness through interaction with co-workers and managers, and an improved quality of life for themselves and their families.