A tool that monitors health and safety risks can also be used to create a positive workenvironment.
What is it about?
In most countries, companies are obliged to monitor health and safety risks in order to provide a relatively safe working environment. The Health and Safety department will usually take care of this. Another department, the Human Resources Department, will usually undertake actions to create a stimulating, resourceful working environment. We show that these two goals can easily be accomplished in a single assessment.
Why is it important?
First of all, we showed that the Dutch language version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire is psychometrically sound. Secondly, we advocate that it might be beneficial if departments with different goals cooperate. A single assessment will then not only aim to avoid psychosocial risks at work, but also further a stimulating environment with attention for sustainable employability