Rise in reported cases of bullying and violence at work

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The fifth Danish Work Environment Cohort Study, carried out in 2010 by the National Research Centre for the Working Environment, revealed both improvements and a decline in conditions for Danish workers. Compared with 2005, there was a significant increase in the number of people experiencing emotional demands and an increase in those reporting being exposed to bullying, violence and threats of violence. However, social support from colleagues and superiors increased. There was a decrease in the number of people exposed to traditional physical demands such as heavy lifting, but an increase in exposure to loud noise, body vibration and solvents.

About the study

Trends in working conditions, 2005–2010

Job-related differences

Gender-related differences

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• ID: DK1108019D
• Author: Stine Milling and Helle Ourø Nielsen
• Institution: Oxford Research
• Country: Denmark
• Language: EN
• Publication date: 14-10-2011
• Subject: Gender and work, Physical work factors, Psychosocial work factors, Stress and the workplace, Violence or harassment at work, Work-life balance