Document ID (ISN) | 103260 |
CIS number |
04-347 |
ISBN(s) |
3-86509-194-6 |
Year |
2004 |
Convention or series no. |
Fb 1025
|
Author(s) |
Janßen D., Nachreiner F. Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin |
Title |
Flexible working hours |
Original title |
Flexible Arbeitszeiten [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2004. 200p. Illus. 90 ref. Price: EUR 17.00. |
Abstract |
Flexible work-time schedules currently represent essential elements of work organization. However until recently, they have not yet been sufficiently examined with regard to their effects on health and psychosocial well-being. There are indications based on shift-work literature, that besides the advantages of these types of work arrangements for both employers and employees, they may also have negative effects. This report presents two studies that were carried out to examine the effects of flexible work-time schedules on health and psychosocial well-being. Results of both studies consistently show that a high variability of working hours, particularly if this variability is company controlled, is correlated with increased impairments in health and well being. Based on these findings, recommendations are proposed for improvements in the design of flexible work-time schedules. |
Descriptors (primary) |
work organization; work time schedules; Germany |
Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; shift work; work efficiency; part-time employment; health hazards; psychology and sociology; conditions of work; questionnaire survey; stress factors; temporary employment |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
Browse category(ies) |
Hours of work Precarious employment
|