The future of the Nordic psychosocial work environment: implications for occupational health
Christensen, Jan Olav ; Finne, Live Bakke ; Kristiansen, Jesper
Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen
Nordic Council of Ministers - Copenhagen
2021
72 p.
future of work ; work environment ; occupational health ; psychosocial risks ; working conditions ; digitalisation ; technological change
Occupational safety and health
https://doi.org/10.6027/temanord2021-507
English
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"The psychosocial work environment encompasses a wide variety of factors that impact occupational health. As Nordic work life evolves, changes in the work environment must be accounted for to maintain a sustainable, healthy work life. This report discusses the results of two studies: 1) a literature study of impacts of new technologies on work environment and health, and 2) a Delphi study compiling Nordic experts' views on the future of the Nordic work environment. A central finding is that as complexity and uncertainty increase, a steady focus on protective work environment resource, perhaps most markedly worker autonomy, is important to meet future challenges. Many developments are likely to challenge and disrupt the high quality Nordic work environment. However, appropriate utilization of existing work environment resources may counteract possible adverse effects. "
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ISBN (PDF) : 978-92-893-6916-9
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