Proactive Skills in Well being at work

We will promote wellbeing and give workplace tools

Duration of the project

1.9.2025 – 28.2.2028

Source of funding

Central Finland ELY Centre

Total funding

155 997 €

A project by Turku and Jyväskylä Universities of Applied Sciences provides tools and training materials to support proactive work development and well-being at work. The aim is to create a practical model that benefits both experienced and newly graduated professionals in the social and health care sector..

The project, implemented by Turku and Jyväskylä Universities of Applied Sciences, provides information on proactive work development In a project implemented by Turku and Jyväskylä Universities of Applied Sciences, information is provided on proactive work development and occupational well-being. The foundation of occupational well-being is built on a smooth everyday work life and functional working conditions.

The foundation of occupational well-being is built on a smooth everyday work life and functional working conditions

The aim of the project is to support the early stages of careers in the social and health care sector, as well as the later stages for those who have worked in the field for a longer time. The project promotes coping at work both during the early years of employment and throughout a longer career. Improving occupational well-being and supporting work ability enhances the well-being of the entire work community. A long career for future professionals requires proactive investment in personal well-being and work ability. Supervisors and employees need to be aware of the possibilities of job crafting and other supportive methods.

The goal is to develop an operational model that provides workplaces with practical tools and educational materials for the following areas of occupational well-being, which help strengthen proactive competence:

Managing workload and psychosocial skills

The work community learns to identify and address stress factors. At the same time, interaction, community spirit, and the ability of the work community to support individual well-being and the strengthening of professional competence are enhanced. Autumn 2025.

Promoting work ability

Workplaces are provided with means to support employees’ functional capacity and prevent the decline of work ability. Spring 2026.

Work design and leadership

Workplace structures are developed to support recovery and occupational well-being as part of everyday leadership practices. Autumn 2026.

Orientation at different career stages

Continuous support models are created to assist employees both at the beginning of their careers and during transition phases. Spring 2027.