23rd International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time: Towards a Global Consensus
Gregory D Roach1, Thomas Kantermann2,3, Drew Dawson1
1a Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science , Central Queensland University , Adelaide , Australia.
Chronobiology International
|July 20, 2018
Summary
The Working Time Society and International Commission on Occupational Health advance research on how shiftwork impacts employee health and productivity. Their latest symposium proceedings offer insights for optimizing working time arrangements.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Chronobiology
- Shiftwork and Working Time Research
Background:
- The Working Time Society (WTS) and the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) Scientific Committee on Shiftwork and Working Time focus on research and practice concerning work hours and shiftwork.
- These organizations have convened international symposia every 2-3 years since 1969 to foster knowledge exchange among researchers, employee representatives, regulators, and employers.
Framework:
- The 23rd International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time, themed "Toward a Global Consensus," was held in Yulara, Australia, in June 2017.
- A special issue of Chronobiology International features 17 contributions selected from 128 papers presented at the symposium.
Implementation:
- The special issue provides an overview of the presented papers.
- It includes brief commentary on the implications of the findings.
Implications:
- Findings offer insights for improving the efficiency, productivity, safety, and well-being of shiftworkers.
- The research discussed has direct relevance for employers seeking to optimize working time policies and practices.
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