Quality of working life of call-center workers

Rev Bras Enferm. 2016 Jul-Aug;69(4):751-6. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690419i.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the profile and quality of working life (QWL) of call-center workers.

Method: quantitative research, conducted in one call-center of the city of São José do Rio Preto - SP, using the QVP-35 questionnaire.

Results: profile was composed by: 80.2% women; 66.3% were single, with high school diploma and 6 hours of daily working hours; mean age of 28 years; 92.9% had only one job with mean working experience of 3 years. Positive aspects of QWL: intrinsic motivation, working ability, available resources and social support. Negative aspects of QWL: workload and organizational support.

Conclusion: the data obtained indicate the need for better organization of call-center working processes in the company and suggests other researches in this context.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Call Centers*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Health*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Self Report
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Young Adult