The concept of “well-being” in (and outside) the workplace

Abstract

The notion of “well-being” in relation to the work dimension represents a multifaceted concept, which is deeply intertwined to health and safety measures. In this regard, it is crucial to identify the different aspects that have an impact on the well-being of workers, given that they can be observed not only in relation to the employment contract and the working activities, but also regarding the dimension inside and outside the workplace. Among these ones, in fact, it is possible to identify both the adoption of welfare solutions to increase the satisfaction of the collective of workers and the use of flexible and temporary employment contracts to ensure a more manageable working schedule for the single individual. However, the analysis must involve the other external factors that contributes to shapes the well-being of the workplace as well, like the environment surrounding the company itself. For these reasons, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach to the notion of “well-being”, thus ensuring that the measures adopted by the employer are focused both on the safeguard of health and safety protocols and on the improvement of the workers’ overall conditions.