[Social and occupational adaptation of young workers in a workshop]

The young workers adaptation to the workplace depends on a number of psycho-social and professional factors, such as: competences, qualifications, personality, attitude to work, attitude to superiors and co-workers in a social group etc. Furthermore, the psycho-social adaptation depends on the style of life led so far and the impact of the family- and school milieu. The professional adaptation begins when one chooses his future profession. However, it is not easy to choose a profession that would give satisfaction and meet young people's ambitions. A considerable assistance in this area comes from vocational guidance dispensaries and health service, especially for young people suffering from psychophysical defects. In the initial period of professional work it becomes essential to ensure that the young worker is well informed on his workplace, range of duties and all relevant problems inherent in the workplace as well as some guidance as regards possible promotion and improvement of qualifications, and the use of all possible social allowances. A young worker should not in any way feel isolated in his workplace. The person who imparts all the information should not only be a good expert and production organizer, but a good educator as well.