The others will cover such things as workplace conditions and the use of work equipment, with computer screens getting special attention.

But workplace conditions vary widely in Switzerland, where federal statistics say that women are often paid up to 30 percent less than men.

"Doctors who are trained in occupational medicine are more likely to find a connection between a health problem and workplace conditions."

Changed a few times a day, sometimes more frequently, the arrangements indicate the subject's mood, productivity and overall workplace conditions.

Basic Needs - compensation, workplace conditions, and related topics account for the remaining 18% of disengaged employees.

"People tend to make choices about union membership based on their own workplace conditions," Hurd said.

Labor rights advocates have worked to improve workplace conditions which meet established standards.

Mr. Hellen said workplace conditions in 1983 should not be compared with today's.

Appalling workplace conditions are nothing new - obviously, they have existed for centuries.

As a consequence he had gained first hand experience of appalling workplace conditions.