Monday, May 21, 2007
[IWS] EWCO: Latest DOCUMENTS/REPORTS issued 21 May 2007
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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European Working Conditions Observatory (EWCO_
Latest Documents/Reports from 21 May 2007
21 May 2007: Industrial workers most exposed to job strain (France / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/FR0704029I.htm>
Analysis of the 2003 SUMER survey results reveals five groups of workers who are exposed to risks at work. These risks relate to work-related stress and strain, in line with the 'Karasek model'. The results indicate that the group of workers most at risk of job strain are those working in industry. Conversely, white-collar workers are the least at risk of job strain among the five groups identified.
21 May 2007: New code of practice to prevent workplace bullying (Ireland / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/IE0704029I.htm>
With the incidence of workplace bullying on the increase in Ireland, the Irish government launched a new code of practice on workplace bullying on 4 April 2007. The new code of practice, drawn up by the Health and Safety Authority, provides for the referral of bullying cases to external mediation in the event that internal procedures fail to resolve matters.
21 May 2007: Motivating people to work beyond retirement age (Sweden / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/03/SE0703059I.htm>
Debate is ongoing in Sweden about the future labour shortage and the need for employees of retirement age to work longer. A study conducted by the National Institute of Working Life in 2005 reveals that the two most important aspects determining people's inclination to work longer are motivation and work environment conditions.
21 May 2007: Monitoring chemical risks in the working environment (Slovakia / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/02/SK0702049I.htm>
Where employees perform activities which could jeopardise their health due to exposure to chemical substances, employers are obliged by law to implement technical, organisational and other measures which effectively eliminate exposure or at the very least reduce exposure to the lowest possible level. Employers' obligations in this regard are monitored by the authorities responsible for health protection in cooperation with the authorities of labour inspection.
21 May 2007: Trend towards narrowing of gender pay gap (Bulgaria / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/03/BG0703029I.htm>
In 2007, the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research (ISTUR) presented its annual report on wage developments. The survey monitors the most significant changes in wage developments as part of the social partners' negotiations on income policy (BG0607029I).
21 May 2007: Low-wage labour artificially boosts economy (Cyprus / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/CY0704019I.htm>
In late March 2007, the Cyprus Labour Institute presented the main conclusions of the 'Annual economic and employment outlook' for 2006. The main objective of the report is to set out recommendations concerning the continued rapid growth of the Cyprus economy as well as social development. The report argues that technological and organisational modernisation of the production system has to become a priority to offset the currently high demand for cheap labour.
21 May 2007: Older workers view youth as a labour market asset (Czech Republic / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/CZ0704019I.htm>
The majority of Czech workers are not concerned about losing their current job. However, if they were forced to look for a new job, a significant proportion of people believe that it would be more difficult for them to find a job equally as good as their present post. These are among the findings of a study conducted by the Public Opinion Research Centre of the Institute of Sociology in 2006.
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
European Working Conditions Observatory (EWCO_
Latest Documents/Reports from 21 May 2007
21 May 2007: Industrial workers most exposed to job strain (France / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/FR0704029I.htm>
Analysis of the 2003 SUMER survey results reveals five groups of workers who are exposed to risks at work. These risks relate to work-related stress and strain, in line with the 'Karasek model'. The results indicate that the group of workers most at risk of job strain are those working in industry. Conversely, white-collar workers are the least at risk of job strain among the five groups identified.
21 May 2007: New code of practice to prevent workplace bullying (Ireland / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/IE0704029I.htm>
With the incidence of workplace bullying on the increase in Ireland, the Irish government launched a new code of practice on workplace bullying on 4 April 2007. The new code of practice, drawn up by the Health and Safety Authority, provides for the referral of bullying cases to external mediation in the event that internal procedures fail to resolve matters.
21 May 2007: Motivating people to work beyond retirement age (Sweden / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/03/SE0703059I.htm>
Debate is ongoing in Sweden about the future labour shortage and the need for employees of retirement age to work longer. A study conducted by the National Institute of Working Life in 2005 reveals that the two most important aspects determining people's inclination to work longer are motivation and work environment conditions.
21 May 2007: Monitoring chemical risks in the working environment (Slovakia / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/02/SK0702049I.htm>
Where employees perform activities which could jeopardise their health due to exposure to chemical substances, employers are obliged by law to implement technical, organisational and other measures which effectively eliminate exposure or at the very least reduce exposure to the lowest possible level. Employers' obligations in this regard are monitored by the authorities responsible for health protection in cooperation with the authorities of labour inspection.
21 May 2007: Trend towards narrowing of gender pay gap (Bulgaria / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/03/BG0703029I.htm>
In 2007, the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research (ISTUR) presented its annual report on wage developments. The survey monitors the most significant changes in wage developments as part of the social partners' negotiations on income policy (BG0607029I).
21 May 2007: Low-wage labour artificially boosts economy (Cyprus / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/CY0704019I.htm>
In late March 2007, the Cyprus Labour Institute presented the main conclusions of the 'Annual economic and employment outlook' for 2006. The main objective of the report is to set out recommendations concerning the continued rapid growth of the Cyprus economy as well as social development. The report argues that technological and organisational modernisation of the production system has to become a priority to offset the currently high demand for cheap labour.
21 May 2007: Older workers view youth as a labour market asset (Czech Republic / Information update)
< http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco/2007/04/CZ0704019I.htm>
The majority of Czech workers are not concerned about losing their current job. However, if they were forced to look for a new job, a significant proportion of people believe that it would be more difficult for them to find a job equally as good as their present post. These are among the findings of a study conducted by the Public Opinion Research Centre of the Institute of Sociology in 2006.
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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