Table 1 Methods and strategies selected for increasing work engagement
Key resources | Theoretical method | Practical strategy | Tools and Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
Self efficacy | Self regulation Goal setting Reinforcement | In-company mindfulness training Facilitate formulation of goals and reflection Providing positive feedback | Exercises aimed at enlarging sense of control over behaviour and beliefs of efficacy. E-coaching: Employees formulate goals and reflect in logbook. Coach reads and stimulates reflection In-company mindfulness training: trainer provides positive feedback E-coaching: coach provides positive feedback |
Organisational based self-esteem | Self regulation Goal setting Reinforcement | In-company mindfulness training Facilitate formulation of goals and reflection Providing positive feedback | Exercises aimed at self esteem at work. E-coaching: Employees formulate goals and reflect in logbook. Coach reads and stimulates reflection In-company mindfulness training: trainer provides positive feedback E-coaching: coach provides positive feedback |
Optimism | Self regulation | In-company mindfulness training | Exercises aimed at optimism |
Social support | Mobilising social support | Form groups or pairs | Group and duo discussions in in-company mindfulness sessions to discuss exercises. Finding a buddy is stimulated during the sessions. |