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IntroductionDigitalisation stands as one of the primary transformations currently unfolding worldwide. Numerous aspects of individual and social life, as well as the world of work, have been impacted by the advent of new technologies and their…
IntroductionIn the last thirty years, the working world has undergone major economic and technological developments. Faced with the challenges of a globalised economy, in which financial markets are increasingly actively involved, firms have adapted to…
IntroductionMany working positions require workers to display certain emotional reactions that are expected by clients, colleagues or supervisors, but these required reactions sometimes or often contradict the worker's own actual feelings. Emotional…
IntroductionThere has been a recent growth of practitioner activity and scientific research examining interventions to manage and prevent work-related stress and psychosocial risks at work. The evaluation of such programmes and strategies is of central…
IntroductionIn the age of globalisation and digitalisation, a worldwide movement towards more networked organisation structures and fast moving societies is linked to an increase in responsibilities and workloads for many employees. The resulting demands…
IntroductionThe reduction of employees due to financial savings, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, changing work practices, the implementation of new automated procedures, digitalisation, and outsourcing positions frequently occurs as…
IntroductionPsychosocial risks have been identified as one of the major contemporary challenges for occupational safety and health and are linked to such workplace problems as work-related stress, workplace violence and harassment. This article discusses…
IntroductionWork in the information society is characterized by a high level of penetration by information and communication technologies (ICT). The corresponding technical artefacts take the form of smartphones, laptops, etc. At the same time, a…
IntroductionMost employees will face some type of organizational restructuring process during their working careers. Research shows that restructuring can have a negative impact on employees’ health and wellbeing, both for those who remain working in the…
IntroductionIn the last forty years, the working world has undergone major economic and technological developments. In response to the challenges of a globalised economy, where financial markets play an increasingly prominent role, businesses have…