Sustainable Work Environment

Articles on a sustainable work environment.

Order at work is the order of the day

(Mar 01, 2005) That’s what Eva Natka, 28, values most in her work in Estonia. ”I’ve always got a big pile of papers on my desk. When it shrinks, I’m happy.”

The best mix: old and young together

(Mar 01, 2004) “We should look after our senior staff, but it is not our intention to turn Linjegods into a workplace exclusively for older workers. We must also attract the young, so that we get what we call a success mix of age groups, says Asbjørn Aanesen, who is organisational director at Linjegods.

Senior citizens must rely mainly on their own efforts

(Oct 01, 2002) The efforts made to find employment for older people in Denmark are based on local networks run by the unemployed themselves, since they are the ones who need to achieve results. In addition, efforts are made to keep older workers employed.

Preparation for a long working life should start early

(Oct 01, 2002) Preparation for a long working life should start early. Finnish authorities, trade unions and employers’ organizations are trying to bring about a change in attitudes that will once again make older people feel welcome in the workplace.