%0 Journal Article
%T Psychosocial Hazards and Strategies for Employee Well-Being in Schools of Pharmacy: Focus on Job Demands, Recognition, and Autonomy
%A Marta J. Torres
%A Laura M. Sánchez
%A Carlos R. Ibáñez
%A Daniel P. Ruiz
%J Annals of Pharmacy Education, Safety, and Public Health Advocacy
%@ 3108-4850
%D 2021
%V 1
%N 1
%R 10.51847/SBfyNLGWbn
%P 84-97
%X Elevated employee turnover in higher education—including faculty, administrators, and staff—driven by occupational stress and burnout, presents serious institutional challenges. This first narrative review in a 2-part series examines psychosocial risks affecting employees and outlines approaches for cultivating a supportive organizational climate. Analysis of administrator focus groups identified several major themes: trust and psychological safety, coping strategies and support networks, communication effectiveness, individualized well-being approaches, leadership practices and resource distribution, and professional growth and acknowledgment.

Drawing from these themes, 6 psychosocial hazards are examined in depth using evidence-based definitions, evaluation methods, intervention strategies, monitoring approaches, and supplementary resources and recommendations. Each part of this 2-part series addresses 3 hazards. Across the 3 core focus areas, we present evidence-informed recommendations for schools and colleges of pharmacy to enhance employee support. For Job Demands/Task Stressors, institutions should implement transparent workload guidelines, clarify roles, and adopt strategies to mitigate work–family conflict. For Rewards/Recognition, organizations are encouraged to ensure fair compensation, develop systems for individualized recognition, and conduct continuous evaluation. For Autonomy/Flexibility, employers should explore flexible work options, job crafting initiatives, and provide institutional backing for employee autonomy. Adopting a comprehensive and proactive strategy across individual, departmental, and institutional levels can help mitigate psychosocial hazards, strengthen workplace health, enhance employee well-being, and lower turnover.
%U https://smerpub.com/article/psychosocial-hazards-and-strategies-for-employee-well-being-in-schools-of-pharmacy-focus-on-job-dem-zazlhb7cn454a2e