Table 1. Workplace factors affecting wellbeing, ranked by mean Spearman’s correlation (n=124)
Workplace issues Mean correlation (r)
Inefficient work practices and/or processes 0.73
Medical officer vacancies in my department 0.57
Inadequate support staff and/or excessive admin burden 0.44
Inadequate workplace staff amenities 0.38
Poor access to nutritious onsite food 0.38
Inability to access my entitled daily meal break 0.37
Inadequate access to resources I need to perform my role well e.g., ICT 0.18
Too few opportunities for collegial connection & fun 0.1
Inadequate recognition and/or appreciation of my effort at work 0.07
A medical culture in which overtime (rostered or unrostered) is expected and/or underpaid 0.05
Limited opportunities to attend offsite professional development 0.04
Lack of adequate sick leave cover for myself and/or my medical peers 0.03
Poorly coordinated and/or inappropriate rostering 0.01
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