Occupational Safety and Wellbeing in Non-Profit Work – New Website Offers Support
Organisations in Finland – associations, unions, NGOs, and foundations – are employers with the same occupational safety and health obligations as any other employer. In addition to general occupational safety considerations, non-profit work has its own specific characteristics that affect leadership and workload management.
Key characteristics of non-profit work:
- Employees and elected officials may handle the same tasks.
- Working hours can include evenings and weekends, and travel is common.
- Work often involves ethical and emotional strain.
- Work can become a lifestyle, making it difficult to separate work and personal life.
“These factors influence leadership, workload management, and wellbeing. It is essential that roles and responsibilities are clear and that orientation also covers occupational safety aspects,” says Seija Moilanen, Senior Specialist at the Centre for Occupational Safety.
Promoting wellbeing in non-profit organizations requires a proactive approach and open dialogue. The new website by the Centre for Occupational Safety highlights key issues and provides links to more extensive resources.
“When structures and practices are in place, non-profit work can be both meaningful and safe,” Moilanen concludes.
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