Modern Personnel Under the Conditions of Rotational Shiftwork

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the degree of influence of narcissistic accentuation of personality traits, as a base for the formation of neuroses, on the effectiveness of the implementation of rotational shiftwork; determination of directions for improvement of the situation. The results of a 13-year study of the dynamics of the presence of narcissistic accentuation of personality traits among students of technical specialties of a correspondence university using graphic tests, the Belov test and the Beck depression scale, showed that this accentuation is observed in 3.8–14.7% (varying by years) of cases, n = 480 people (2% of the sample), the links between narcissistic accentuation of personality traits and the level of anxiety (Kacc = 0.77) and self-esteem (Kacc = 0.86) were identified. The opinion of employers (representatives of the companies Gazprom, SIBBUR, Transneft, Rosneft, etc.) was studied, it was found that the presence of a narcissistic accentuation of personality traits affects the quality of work, productivity and the ability to adapt, in particular, under the conditions of a rotational shiftwork. The recommendations for management of work with the neurotized contingent are formulated. Thus, in certain cases, a significant proportion of employees of oil and gas companies, primarily young people, systematically need psychological assistance and support to increase and maintain efficiency and productivity, reduce the number of production losses and emergency situations, improve the quality of life and stability of personnel at the enterprise, especially in terms of rotational shiftwork.