Category Archives: 2025 Europe

Europe: ETUI/ETUC invitation “From data to directive: confronting work-related psychosocial risks in the EU”

From data to directive: confronting work-related psychosocial risks in the EU – ETUI-ETUC conference

28 April 2025, DoubleTree by Hilton, (Rue Gineste 3, 1210 Brussels), room Pagoda

On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember the countless workers who have lost their lives due to workplace accidents and occupational diseases. This day is not only about remembrance—it is about action. While significant progress has been made in reducing physical workplace hazards, psychosocial risks—such as work-related stress, burnout, harassment, and job insecurity—remain among the most prevalent and least regulated occupational hazards in Europe. These risks undermine both workers’ health and workplace productivity, and their prevention must become a priority.

This event will bring together experts, policymakers, and trade union representatives to shed light on the latest data on work-related psychosocial risks, their economic and social costs, and the pressing need for stronger regulatory action at the EU level. We will also launch several new ETUI publications, providing in-depth insights into the current landscape of psychosocial risks and the necessary steps to prevent and eliminate these hazards from European workplaces.

Following the publications launch, a high-level roundtable discussion will engage key stakeholders—from trade unions, policymakers, and researchers—to debate the next steps towards a robust EU directive on psychosocial risks. This discussion will be a critical opportunity to shape the future of occupational health and safety, ensuring that mental well-being is given the same priority as physical safety in the workplace.

Join us in driving the change! Let’s turn research into action and make work safer for everyone—because no one should suffer, fall ill, or lose their life because of their job.

Save the date and be part of this pivotal conversation!

Download HERE the draft programme.

To register please click HERE

Poland: Digitalisation and artificial intelligence – a new era of work [CIOP]

On 28 April, Poland observes the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s theme is: Digitalisation and artificial intelligence – a new era of work

Modern technologies are transforming our workplaces — influencing work organisation, productivity, and also the safety and health of workers. This year, at the initiative of the International Labour Organization, we are looking into the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, exoskeletons, the Internet of Things, virtual and augmented reality, as well as the challenges associated with remote work and digital platforms.

How can we leverage innovation to improve safety while minimising risks? What changes lie ahead in the coming years? We will seek answers to these questions during the observance, with more details available at:

www.ciop.pl/28kwietnia

Poland: Cyfryzacja i sztuczna inteligencja – nowa era pracy

28 kwietnia obchodzimy w Polsce Światowy Dzień Bezpieczeństwa i Ochrony Zdrowia w PracyTegoroczne hasło brzmi:

Cyfryzacja i sztuczna inteligencja – nowa era pracy

Nowoczesne technologie zmieniają nasze miejsca pracy – wpływają na organizację pracy, wydajność, ale także na bezpieczeństwo i zdrowie pracowników. W tym roku, z inicjatywy Międzynarodowej Organizacji Pracy, przyglądamy się roli sztucznej inteligencji, uczenia maszynowego, egzoszkieletów, Internetu rzeczy, wirtualnej i rozszerzonej rzeczywistości, a także wyzwaniom związanym z pracą zdalną i platformami cyfrowymi.

Jak wykorzystać innowacje, by poprawić bezpieczeństwo i jednocześnie minimalizować ryzyko? Jakie zmiany czekają nas w najbliższych latach? Odpowiedzi na te pytania poszukamy podczas obchodów, których szczegóły można znaleźć na stronie:

www.ciop.pl/28kwietnia

 

Global/Europe: Décrypter les enjeux de la révolution de l’IA | etui

Dans le monde du travail, les avancées de ces dernières années en matière d’intelligence artificielle (IA) ont suscité les craintes habituelles d’obsolescence qui vont de pair avec les promesses de libération. Mais au-delà de l’impact sur l’emploi, quelles seront les conséquences sur notre façon de travailler et sur nos conditions de travail ? 

Pour certains, l’industrie de l’IA façonne déjà le travail d’une manière encore souvent méconnue.

Décrypter les enjeux de la révolution de l’IA
HesaMag #29 – 2e semestre 2024

Global/Europe: Navigating the AI revolution | etui

In the world of work, recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought with them the usual fears of obsolescence paired with promises of liberation. But beyond the impact on employment, what will the consequences be for how we work and the conditions we work under? 

For some, the growth of the AI industry is already shaping work in often under-reported ways.

Navigating the AI revolution HesaMag #29 – Winter 2024