How people in Sweden view the work environment – new survey 2026
How do people in working life really view the work environment – and how well do they understand what it actually is?
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2025
New project will map the cost of poor working conditions in Sweden
Inadequate working conditions impact both individuals’ health and the national economy. We know the consequences are significant, but today there is no comprehensive picture of what they actually cost. The Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise is now launching a project to produce figures that reveal the costs of inadequate work environments, and the potential gains of preventive measures.
Knowledge about the consequences of remote work for gender equality and health is deepened
Remote working has become a natural part of working life – but what does it mean for health, the work environment and gender equality? The Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise is now starting a new project to deepen knowledge about the consequences of remote working.
New project on safety culture and safety behaviours within the judiciary
We have launched a project aimed at increasing knowledge about safety culture and safety behaviours within Swedish courts. The goal is to contribute to a safer working environment for both staff and visitors.
Remote Work – An Opportunity or a Pitfall for Women
Remote work can promote gender equality, but there is also a risk that it instead reinforces existing gender-stereotypical norms and inequalities.
Positive Working Environment Strengthens Both Health and Engagement
In a new systematic literature review, we have collated which factors promote job satisfaction, organisational commitment and work engagement. We have also examined the consequences that these positive work-related attitudes have for employees and organisations.
Communication, Collaboration, and Well-Prepared Strategies Crucial Ahead of the Next Crisis
This report focuses on how the working environment was affected by the spread of infection and how each country chose to act during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report, one spreading of infection affected the working environment spread of infection affected the working environment factor is the improvement of systems for collecting, integrating, and analyzing occupational health and safety data. Such systems would enable knowledge-based decision-making during a future societal crisis.
Guidelines for Visual Ergonomics- Lighting and Vision in the Workplace
We are launching an English version of Guidelines for Visual Ergonomics – Lighting and Vision in the Workplace.
Newsletter June 2025
Headings: Safety Culture and Safety Behaviour That Reduces Risk in Military Organisations, When Rules Become Practice and Safety in the Construction Industry.
Safety Culture and Safety Behaviour That Reduces Risk in Military Organisations
Strengthening safety culture and behaviours is crucial for effective risk management in military operations. A new systematic literature review identifies factors that contribute to this and help create a safer work environment. The study is based on current research and highlights both success factors and knowledge gaps.
When Rules Become Practice – New Report on Occupational Health and Safety Management
How do work environment laws and regulations influence how organisations manage occupational health and safety (OHS) in practice? A new systematic literature review from the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise shows that the path from legislation to actual workplace practice is rarely straightforward.
Safety in the Construction Industry – New Government Assignment
The government has tasked the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise with developing and disseminating knowledge about safety culture in the construction industry to help prevent accidents.
New Project: AI as a Manager
How does AI impact the work environment and employees’ rights when used for managerial purposes? To better understand the ethical and legal challenges posed by AI, we are compiling current knowledge in the field.
Perceptions of the relationship between work-related crime and the work environment
In a rapport we have gather knowledge and experience from relevant stakeholders concerning work-related crime and its relationship with or consequences for the work environment and systematic work environment management.
2024
New Project: Green Transition in Agriculture
We are currently conducting a study to understand what the green transition means for agriculture and its impact on the work environment, focusing on both Swedish and Nordic perspectives.
Webinar: Work-related crime and the Work Environment – Insights from Research and Practice
During a NIVA webinar, we will present our report, "The Impact of Work-related Crime on the Work Environment." You are welcome to join!
The Impact of Work-related Crime on the Work Environment
Work-related crime has severe consequences for individual employees and society, and the problem has received widespread attention both within and outside the Nordic region. For those who work where this type of criminality occurs, it can deteriorate the work environment. The Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise has, therefore, initiated a systematic literature review.
How Equality Between Women and Men is Affected by Remote Work
On behalf of the Swedish government, we compile knowledge about how remote work affects gender equality in the labor market.
Platform Work and AI in Focus During Meetings in Valencia
This week, representatives from the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise visited the University of Valencia to follow up on two ongoing projects. Together with the research team, we discussed preliminary results and future steps.