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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

To signup for the program please complete the required information below and click 'SUBMIT' to schedule a 30-minute introductory call with our Research Director to discuss the program & ask questions. There is no cost.

The Progressive Work Model (PWM) has four components that we will tailor to your organizational/departmental needs, per your approval, prior to the pilot.

1. Choice-facilitated Autonomy - workers select their job status, employee or independent contractor, to facilitate their desired level of autonomy when performing the job.

2. Flexible Work Practices – one or more practices will be implemented for employees during the 6-month pilot (e.g., condensed/compressed workweek, hybrid work, job sharing)

3. Psychological Safety - manager of the pilot department(s) will first complete the free online 58-minute ‘Fostering Psychological Safety & Belonging on Teams’ training course as preparation to use the provided protocol to assist with cultivating a psychological safety climate (during 1:1s and team member interactions).

4. Work-life Programs - your organization will need to offer at least one program to employees, and be open to offering program(s) to independent contractors too (in-keeping w/applicable labor laws) - e.g., Dental insurance, Medical insurance, Paid time off (PTO), Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k), IRA)

Are you open to at least one department piloting the Progressive Work Model for 6 months (you may stop piloting at any time)?(Required)

Thank you for your interest, feel free to reapply when you can pilot for 12 weeks

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How many departments does your organization have?(Required)

Thank you for your interest, feel free to reapply when you have more than one department.

Please list the names of each department (select the + to add more)(Required)

How many people work for your organization (Employees and Independent Contractors)?(Required)

Thank you for your interest, feel free to reapply when you have at least 10 workers.

Which work-life program(s) does your organization offer (select all that apply)?(Required)

Thank you for your interest, please feel free to re-apply once you offer at least one work-life program.

Are you willing to offer at least one program prior to piloting(Required)

Yes

Thank you for your interest, please feel free to re-apply once you offer at least one work-life program.

What industry is your organization?(Required)

Which mode(s) of data collection is your organization willing to accommodate (select all that apply)?(Required)

Archival Data [e.g., Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job descriptions]

Interview (30-60 minutes, w/workers from various depts.)

Observations (e.g., observe internal meetings)

Surveys (up to 2, each 5-7 minutes)

The Progressive Work Institute is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, and we’ll only use your personal information to administer your account and to provide the products and services you requested from us. In order to provide you the content requested, we need to store and process your personal data. If you consent to us storing your personal data for this purpose, please tick the checkbox below.

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I agree to allow the Progressive Work Institute to store and process my personal data and to receive communication from the Progressive Work Institute, and their contracted or employed partners and affiliates.

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IRB Number # 24-09-2470

Formal Study Title: Mediating Burnout: A Multiorganizational Case Study Implementing The Progressive Work Model

Authorized Study Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Monika Doss, DBA monika.doss@progressivework.org

Key Information:

If you agree to participate in this study, the project will involve:

Males/Females between the ages of 18-99
Procedures will include two optional short questionnaires, 30-60 minute optional interview via Zoom, and optional periodic touchpoints/check-ins via email.
0 visits are required
There are minimal risks associated with this study
You will be paid $0 for your participation
You will be provided a copy of this consent form

Information:

You are invited to take part in this research study. The information in this form is meant to help you decide whether or not to participate. If you have any questions, please ask.

Why are you being asked to be in this research study?

You are being asked to be in this study because you are a worker of an organization that is interested in piloting the Progressive Work Model as a way to reduce burnout and turnover. To participate you must be legally allowed to work per the labor laws of the country/state/province you reside in.

What is the reason for doing this research study?

This research project focuses on understanding how implementing the Progressive Work Model (PWM) contributes to worker well-being and burnout. The PWM is an empirically designed, forward-thinking framework used to organize work activities and processes within an organization that meets the work-life balance needs of the modern workforce by mitigating burnout and reducing turnover. There are four components:

Choice-facilitated autonomy - workers select their job status, employee or independent contractor, rather than the organization pre-determining it, to facilitate their desired level of autonomy when performing the job.

Flexible work practices – e.g., four-day workweek, hybrid schedule, part-time work.

Psychological safety climate - a worker's perception of an organization's commitment to safeguarding their psychological health and safety through policies, practices, and procedures prioritizing job demands not exceeding resources.

Work-life programs – initiatives to support worker well-being ( e.g., medical insurance, personal time off (PTO), retirement planning).

To participate, your organization must have at least two departments, 10 workers (employee &/or independent contractor), be willing to allow at least one department to pilot the PWM for six months – tailored to your organization, and offer at least one work-life program to employees and be open to offering the program(s) to independent contractors too (in-keeping w/applicable labor laws). The following are inexhaustive examples of commonly offered programs:

Dental Insurance
Financial Assistance & Counseling
Gym Membership
Legal Assistance & Counseling
Maternity Leave
Medical/Healthcare Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Paternity Leave
Paid time off (PTO – vacation, sick, or other)
Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k), IRA)

What will be done during this research study?

Workers of your organization will have the option to complete two short questionnaires and participate in a 30-60 minute interview via Zoom (video is optional, audio will be recorded and transcribed. The optional 10-15 minute online questionnaires asks simple questions about their experiences and preferences as a worker. It asks questions about their background and options that might be used to reduce burnout and turnover. Finally, the questionnaire is also trying to determine whether your workforce finds their work-life balanced and if they feel they can accomplish their tasks efficiently and effectively.

Then the PWM will be tailored based on the organization’s needs, and a department(s) will be randomly selected to pilot the PWM for six months. During the pilot there will also be regular check-ins/touchpoints with the test group manager and decision maker where they will have the option to provide feedback. At the end of the six month pilot a short questionnaire will be distributed to the participating department(s).

Once the analysis of the questionnaire is complete, we will share the results and cost-benefit analysis of the pilot with your organization’s decision-maker(s) so they can make an informed decision to continue piloting, stop piloting, or implement the PWM.

How will my data be used?

Your data will be sent to researchers outside of Pepperdine University because this is a global study that involves researchers in various countries to asynchronously collect and analyze data. The data that are sent to these researchers will contain identifiable information including the department. Identifiable information is being sent to these researchers because it is needed to segment the test group from the control group.

What are the possible risks of being in this research study?

We believe there is only minimal risk in participating. You will be able to take breaks while completing the questionnaire(s) and/or interview(s). Additionally, you will be able to save your survey progress and return at a later time to complete it, and interviews can be rescheduled or canceled.

What are the possible benefits to you?

The results of this study could help organizations across the globe recoup the $322 billion in turnover costs by mitigating burnout – allowing workers to reap the benefits of optimal work-life balance. However, you may not get any benefit from being in this research study.

What are the possible benefits to other people?

The benefits to science and/or society may include better understanding of how to mitigate burnout to improve the well-being of workers across the globe.

What are the alternatives to being in this research study?

Instead of being in this research study you can opt to not participate.

What will being in this research study cost you?

There is no cost to you for being a participant in this research study.

Will you be compensated for being in this research study?

What should you do if you have a problem during this research study?

Your welfare is the major concern of every member of the research team. If you have a problem as a direct result of being in this study, you should immediately contact one of the people listed at the beginning of this consent form.

How will information about you be protected?

The data will be stored electronically through a secure server and will only be seen by the research team during the study and for up to three years after the study is complete.

We have taken precautions to preserve your privacy by making the questionnaire(s) and interview(s) confidential. No personal identifying information is collected beyond simple and generic characteristics. Responses will not capture the IP address, location data, and contact info will not be captured. Zoom video/voice recordings will be discarded immediately after finalizing transcription (pseudonyms will be used), and data, including the informed consent, will be securely stored for at least three years.

The only persons who will have access to your research records are the study personnel, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Pepperdine University, and any other person, agency, or sponsor as required by law. The information from this study may be published in scientific journals or presented at scientific meetings but the data will be reported as group or summarized data and your identity will be kept strictly confidential.

What are your rights as a research subject?

You may ask any questions concerning this research and have those questions answered before agreeing to participate in or during the study. For study related questions, please contact the investigator(s) listed at the beginning of this form. For questions concerning your rights or complaints about the research contact the Institutional Review Board (IRB):

Phone: 1(310)568-2305

Email: gpsirb@pepperdine.edu

What will happen if you decide not to be in this research study or decide to stop participating once you start?

You can decide not to be in this research study, or you can stop being in this research study (“withdraw’) at any time before, during, or after the research begins for any reason. Deciding not to be in this research study or deciding to withdraw will not affect your relationship with the investigator or with Pepperdine University.

You will not lose any benefits to which you are entitled.

Documentation of informed consent

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Thank you for your interest, please feel free to re-apply once you can agree to the Informed Consent.

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