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Maria Elizabeth Faria Real de Oliveira completed the PhD in Management in 2000 by University of South Wales. Currently she is a Vice-Rector for Education at Universidade Portucalense (since 4th September 2023). She is also an Associate Professor in Universidade Portucalense, Porto. Formerly she had the functions of Dean of Faculty at Universidade Lusíada Norte (Porto e Vila Nova de Famalicão) in the fields of Economic and Business Studies (from 2009 until 2023). She is a researcher of REMIT.
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REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies
Centro de investigação que que tem como objetivo principal produzir e disseminar conhecimento teórico e aplicado que possibilite uma maior compreensão das dinâmicas e tendências económicas, empresariais, territoriais e tecnológicas do mundo contemporâneo e dos seus efeitos socioeconómicos. O REMIT adota uma perspetiva multidisciplinar que integra vários domínios científicos: Economia e Gestão; Ciências e Tecnologia; Turismo, Património e Cultura.
Founded in 2017, REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies is a research unit of Portucalense University. Based on a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective it aims at responding to social challenges through a holistic approach involving a wide range of scientific fields such as Economics, Management, Science, Technology, Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
Grounded on the production of advanced scientific knowledge, REMIT has a special focus on its application to the resolution of real issues and challenges, having as strategic orientations:
- the understanding of local, national and international environment;
- the development of activities oriented to professional practice, namely in the business world.
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Publication Open Access Observatório de estudantes da Universidade Portucalense: Uma experiência de monitorização do sucesso académico [resumo]2024-07-08 - Araújo, Alexandra M.; Fernandes, Sandra; Morais, Paula; Real, ElizabethEm alinhamento com o seu compromisso com a qualidade do ensino e aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento integral dos estudantes, a Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique (UPT, Porto) desenvolveu os primeiros estudos de Observatório de Estudantes no ano letivo de 2015/2016, tendo recolhido desde então dados junto dos seus estudantes. [...]Publication Open Access Beyond image: Evaluating the perceived effectiveness of workplace mental health programs in the insurance sector2025-01-18 - Barbosa, Isabel Cristina Pereira; Real, ElizabethBackground Mental health programs in the workplace have gained increasing attention as organizations strive to support employee well-being. However, the effectiveness and reception of these initiatives from the employee perspective still need to be studied. Methods A qualitative study used 30 semi-structured interviews with individuals from large insurance companies in Portugal. It focused on their perceptions of workplace mental health programs, stress, and time management training. The participants ranged in age from 25 to 55 years (average 38), with a slightly more significant proportion of women, reflecting the gender distribution in the Portuguese insurance sector. The sample had an average of 10 years of industry experience, from entry-level to middle-management roles. Thematic analysis with an audit trail and thick description was used to analyse data. Results The findings revealed a significant disconnect between the intended benefits of these programs and employee experiences. Many viewed the initiatives as primarily beneficial for the company’s image rather than employee well-being. A common concern was that workload remained unchanged after training, leading employees to prioritize work over program participation. Additional key findings included generational differences in program perception, with younger employees expressing more frustration over the lack of follow-through. Most participants reported that initiatives failed to address the root causes of stress. More than half of the interviewees felt a lingering stigma around discussing mental health at work, whereas a majority mentioned increased stress due to rapid industry digitalization. Notably, many participants perceived a significant gap between upper management’s promotion of mental health initiatives and their understanding of daily employee challenges. Conclusions These findings highlight a critical gap between implementing workplace mental health programs and their perceived value among employees. Organizations need to reevaluate their mental health initiatives to ensure that they provide tangible benefits and address underlying workplace stressors. Future research should explore strategies to better align mental health programs with the insurance sector’s employee needs and work realities.