A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE DRIVERS AND BARRIERS OF A CULTURE OF HEALTH: WHAT LESSONS CAN BE LEARNT FOR HR PROFESSIONALS?

Batoul Maghmouma

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A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE DRIVERS AND BARRIERS OF A CULTURE OF HEALTH: WHAT LESSONS CAN BE LEARNT FOR HR PROFESSIONALS?

dc.contributor.advisor	Prof. Dr. Jennifer Hynes
dc.contributor.advisor	Prof. Dr. Despoina Glarou
dc.contributor.author	Batoul Maghmouma
dc.contributor.department	Human Resource Management and Leadership (BA)
dc.contributor.other	Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
dc.date.accessioned	2025-12-10T08:10:53Z
dc.date.available	2025-12-10T08:10:53Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.description.abstract	This thesis conducts a systematic literature review on the drivers and barriers of a Culture of Health (CoH) in the workplace and explores lessons for HR professionals. Using the PRISMA framework and thematic analysis, the research synthesises organisational, cultural, and leadership factors that influence employee well-being and organisational health. The findings identify leadership commitment, employee engagement, and supportive environments as key drivers of CoH, while toxic leadership, low engagement, unhealthy workplace culture, and diversity challenges emerge as significant barriers. The review highlights the central role of HR and leadership in shaping health-supportive organisational cultures through strategies such as wellness programmes, flexible work practices, and inclusive policies. Practical contributions include the importance of training leaders to model healthy behaviours, fostering open communication, and embedding well-being into HR strategy. Theoretically, the study integrates perspectives from human resource management, public health, and organisational psychology, framing CoH as a multidimensional construct. Future research directions emphasise the role of digital leadership, hybrid work structures, and HR interventions in sustaining health-oriented workplaces. Overall, the thesis underscores that prioritising employee well-being is both a strategic imperative and an ethical responsibility. By overcoming barriers and reinforcing drivers, HR professionals can create sustainable workplace cultures where health is integral to organisational success.
dc.description.degree	BA
dc.identifier.uri	https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/1229
dc.title	A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE DRIVERS AND BARRIERS OF A CULTURE OF HEALTH: WHAT LESSONS CAN BE LEARNT FOR HR PROFESSIONALS?
dc.type	Thesis
dspace.entity.type	Publication