Working conditions in France

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Research over the past few years shows that working conditions in France have deteriorated. Work organisation has become increasingly complex and restrictive. Work rates and rhythms are faster, work is more repetitive, mental strain and stress are growing. The numbers of occupational accidents and illnesses are also rising. However, since the introduction of the 35-hour working week in 2001, employees have greater scope for taking initiative.

Methodology

Increasingly restrictive work organisation

Changes since the reduction in working hours (RTT)

Physical effort and risks at work

Occupational accidents and illnesses

Monitoring working conditions

Commentary

References

Appendix: Organisational changes and indicators linked to changes in the workplace

• ID: FR0410SR01
• Author: Andréas Agathocleous
• Country: France
• Language: EN
• Publication date: 18-10-2004
• Subject: Organisational change, Physical work factors, Psychosocial work factors, Quality of work indicators