Equality in paid work communities
Formation of the ability to participate in work communities through inclusion and belonging in companies
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7146/pl.v46i1.157798Keywords:
employee integration, IPS, organizational culture, workplace engagement, communities of practice, self-efficacy, social inclusionAbstract
This study investigates the integration and engagement of new employees within organisations, specifically through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) lens. Using qualitative interviews with four IPS candidates, the research explores how different workplace environments and practices influence new employees’ sense of belonging and active participation. Key findings suggest that permanent, economically committed employment significantly enhances employee integration compared to unpaid work placements. The study also highlights the critical role of organisational culture, peer support, and comprehensive community engagement in fostering a meaningful and inclusive workplace. Additionally, Bandura’s social cognitive theory, particularly the concept of self-efficacy, is employed to understand the development of participants’ competencies and self-perception as they achieve paid employment. Bauman’s concepts of community and societal participation further inform the discussion, emphasising the importance of social inclusion and collective identity. The theoretical framework is grounded in Wenger’s concepts of communities of practice, emphasising the reciprocal relationship between individual and organisational growth during the integration process.
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