An examination of individual and work-related factors influencing program success of an employee health intervention

Abstract

Some studies have assessed the impact of workplace interventions on increasing recovery experiences and reducing stress and strain through training (e.g., Hahn, Binnewies, Sonnentag, & Mojza, 2011; MacDonald, 2012; Stevens, 2010). However, little research has examined factors influencing the effectiveness of such interventions. The training literature states that individual and situational characteristics can influence the effectiveness of a training program and influence behaviour change (Mathieu & Martineau, 1997; Noe & Schmitt, 1986). Therefore, using two separate samples of archival data of 119 and 117 employees from 15 and 10 organizations, I examined several individual and work-related factors that may influence the effectiveness of an employee health intervention (i.e., Achieving Balance in Life and Employment; ABLE program), which aims to increase recovery experiences and reduce stress and strain. Results of this study provide preliminary evidence that individual and work-related variables can influence one’s success in an employee health intervention.