Psychosocial risks

The entry into the workforce of large numbers of the Millennial generation (those born between 1980 and 2000) over the last decade or so has given them the power to reshape the rules of play at work. As a result, practitioners have become increasingly interested in this new generation. A study

A new study in Sweden has examined the current knowledge base on psychosocial factors and the links to musculosketal disorders (MSDs) by examining 81 different studies on the subject. The link between an unfavourable psychosocial environment and the prevalence of MSDs is well established, with a

The ageing workforce means it is becoming more important in the Netherlands, as it is everywhere, to be an active member of the workforce and to stay in a job until or even beyond retirement age. The social climate in the workplace therefore is an important factor in applying for a job and the

According to a recent research report (673Kb PDF) [1], musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) such as back pain, arm or neck strains, or diseases of the joints are the number one cause of work absence in Ireland by some margin, costing the economy an estimated €750 million each year. Although the number of

The demographic development of European society means healthcare is a rapidly expanding sector and field of employment, with a growing demand for qualified workers. Attractive working conditions in the sector are crucial to meeting this huge future challenge.

The demographic development of European society means healthcare is a rapidly expanding sector and field of employment, with a growing demand for qualified workers. Attractive working conditions in the sector are crucial to meeting this huge future challenge.

An ageing population means that participation in the labour force is declining all over Europe, including in the Netherlands. To maintain labour participation at a high enough level in the future, the Dutch government proposes increasing the retirement age from 65 to 67 years. However, it may exempt

A new European Commission report, The increasing use of portable computing and communication devices and its impact on the health of EU workers (4.42MB, PDF) [1], provides an overview of the technology currently available and its uses, and looks at the main stressors and ergonomic risks to EU