A new research report, ‘Conceptualising work-related psychosocial risks: current state of the art and implications for research, policy and practice’, co-authored by Professor Stavroula Leka and Professor Aditya Jain, has been launched by the European Trade Union Institute. Work-related psychosocial hazards are recognised as one of the key concerns to be addressed in modern working life across the world and in the future of work. They refer to unfavourable working conditions in terms of the way work is organised and managed (e.g., high workloads, long working hours, lack of autonomy and support at work, harassment and bullying). There is now ample evidence that exposure to psychosocial hazards can put the health of workers and the sustainability of organisations at risk.
The report presents the findings of a review and systematisation of the existing knowledge and evidence in this area, including key theories and models, conceptual definitions and terminology, validated measurement instruments, an overview of the relevant policy context at EU level and in selected Member States, and preventive measures, and provides recommendations for the priorities which remain to be addressed in research, policy and practice.
The report can be accessed on the ETUI website: https://www.etui.org/publications/conceptualising-work-related-psychosocial-risks.
