Developing Assessment Measurement Tool for Work-Life Balance Among Manufacturing Workers Based on Perma+4 Model

asriwn — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:01:48 +0000

The challenge of maintaining work-life balance in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a new phenomenon commonly referred to as the “New Normal”. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda, understanding this New Normal has prompted new efforts to enhance employee wellbeing, particularly with regard to work-life balance. In response, an assessment tool was developed to measure the work-life balance and wellbeing of manufacturing workers, grounded in the PERMA+4 model. The aim of this assessment is to extend beyond the manufacturing sector; it seeks to evaluate wellbeing in the manufacturing sector. It seeks to provide a scalable instrument that may be adapted for use across diverse industries. To ensure the reliability of the assessment, the member check method was employed to validate the questionnaire items. The findings revealed an overall average agreement of 78.2 percent among experts, indicating a strong consensus on the relevance and clarity of the assessment content. This high level of agreement affirms the significance of the questions and supports the relevance of the assessment tool. Furthermore, this assessment is expected to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of the SDG 2030 goals by promoting initiatives that support the wellbeing and work-life balance of workers in the manufacturing sector.

Sustainability Certifications and Financial Profitability: An Analysis on Palm Oil Companies in Malaysia

Nazira Adnan — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:22:39 +0000

As the second largest palm oil producer in the world, Malaysian palm oil industry has contributed significantly to the national GDP. However, this industry has been under criticism for serious deforestation and open burning activities, which obviously opposing to the objective of the oil palm Good Agricultural Practice on zero burning. As a result, sustainability certification of Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil and Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil had been introduced towards achieving sustainable development governance in this industry and fulfilling the needs of importing countries on certified palm oil. However, the number of companies with sustainability certification is relatively low due to the concern on potential additional cost, which then could affect firm profitability. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of sustainability certification on financial profitability among 39 palm oil companies in Bursa Malaysia, from 2009 to 2016. Based on the GLS estimation model, the finding shows that the profitability of firms with sustainability certification is almost 2% higher than firms without certification. The finding of this study provide useful input for industry players and could encourage palm oil companies to subscribe sustainability certifications to improve their sustainability practices and good governance as well as increase their profits.

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Developing Assessment Measurement Tool for Work-Life Balance Among Manufacturing Workers Based on Perma+4 Model

Sustainability Certifications and Financial Profitability: An Analysis on Palm Oil Companies in Malaysia