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The organization of working time and its effects in the health services sector : a comparative analysis of Brazil, South Africa and the Republic of Korea

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  • Vidal, Patricia.

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This study of the organization of working time and its effects in the health services sector was managed by Jon Messenger, ILO Inclusive Labour Markets, Labour Relations and Working Conditions Branch (INWORK), in collaboration with Christiane Wiskow, ILO Sectoral Activities Department (SECTOR). Research assistance for the preparation of this report synthesizing the findings of the country case studies conducted in Brazil, the Republic of Korea, and South Africa was provided by Patricia Vidal, including a desk review and qualitative analysis of the effects of working time arrangements on workers' well-being and individual and organizational performance.

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  • Messenger, Jon C. & Vidal, Patricia., 2015. "The organization of working time and its effects in the health services sector : a comparative analysis of Brazil, South Africa and the Republic of Korea," ILO Working Papers 994869453402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:994869453402676
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