The methodology of the survey Fifth-European-Working-Conditions-Survey

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The aim of the Fifht-European-Working-Conditions-Survey (EWCS) published in 2012, …

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[...] In closing, the survey explored work organisation, and more specifically the nature of work including for example, dealing with external people, task rotation, and even teamwork. Referring to the Treaty on European Union, the aim of the survey was to “promote economic and social progress and a high level of employment”. More precisely, it allows to explore working conditions in UE in order to detect abnormal situations, identify workers concerned, and promote a quality work life. Then, data collected suggested that a dual approach is required : in the one hand preventing negative outcomes, and in the other hand promoting well-being of workers. [...]

[...] Decompose the methodology of the Fifth EWCS The aim of the Fifht-European-Working-Conditions-Survey (EWCS) published in 2012, was to explore the characteristics of work in UE. This survey was conducted on a 44.000 workers sample, in 34 countries, between january and june 2010. Qualitative and quantitative methods were combined. As a mater of fact, workers were interviewed at home. The questionnaire consisted of 120 items assessing : organisational changes, working time, physical and psychosocial risks factors, and work organisation in Europe. [...]