Working conditions and health of knowledge workers

Data from the 2018 BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey indicate that knowledge workers often have work-related resources, such as autonomy. However, they also have to deal with high work demands, especially work intensity. Despite the resources, high demands can pose a risk to health and well-being. Knowledge workers experience more fatigue and headaches and find it more difficult to detach from work compared to non-knowledge workers.

English translation. German original version available:
doi:10.21934/baua:fakten20220627

Bibliographic information

Title:  Working conditions and health of knowledge workersBIBB/BAuA-Factsheet 42

Written by:  H. Möller

1. edition.  Dortmund:  Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, 2023.  pages: 2, Project number: F 2453, PDF file, DOI: 10.21934/baua:facts20230112

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Research Project

Project numberF 2453 StatusCompleted Project BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey - Analysis and scientific utilization

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