The thesis examines the psychosocial risk factors encountered by employees in occupational activity centers across Slovenia, the strategies they employ to maintain their mental and physical well-being, and the role of workplace organizations in supporting these efforts. The first part of the theoretical review focuses on the types of psychosocial risk most commonly experienced by employees and the effects these risks have on their health. This is followed by a description of strategies for managing such risks at an individual level, as well as potential approaches to self-care. The theoretical review also includes a synopsis of the legally mandated obligations of workplace organizations to address stressors and risk factors, with particular emphasis on the Workplace Health Promotion Program. The final section presents occupational activity centers, whose employees constitute the study population for this research, and describes the three main services these centers provide: guidance, care and employment under special conditions, and institutional care.
The research conducted is quantitative and empirical. Data was collected using an online questionnaire designed on the 1ka.si platform and distributed via email to all independent occupational activity centers in Slovenia. After data collection, the material was processed and analyzed using Microsoft Office Excel. Based on the data analysis, the results were recorded, and conclusions and recommendations were formulated. The results of the research demonstrated that nearly half of the respondents believe that insufficient attention is given to the issue of workplace stress in their work environment, while more than two-thirds of respondents consider their work to be either stressful or very stressful. Employees most often confront emotional exhaustion due to work-related responsibilities. The research found that more than half of the respondents lack access to any form of psychosocial support in their workplace, with 83% of respondents either rarely or never seeking such assistance. Additionally, fewer than half of the respondents were aware of the obligations that work organizations have in managing workplace risk factors.
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