of and intervention in cases of “work-related stress” is a key issue in keeping a workforce healthy and fit for work and in maintaining job satisfaction. This is especially true against the background of globalization and demographic change and is an independent factor in the competition for talented employees. Employee opinion surveys in combination with special evaluation methods are a useful tool for identifying departments where, e. g., by means of occupational medical advice and support, workplace and personal preventive measures can be applied.
