COPSOQ III: A New Tool for Assessing Psychosocial Factors at Work

Introduction

The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) is a widely-used tool for assessing psychosocial factors at work. It has been translated into over 30 languages and used in over 100 countries.

A new third version of the COPSOQ (COPSOQ III) has been developed to reflect the changing nature of work and the latest research on psychosocial factors.

Purpose of COPSOQ III

COPSOQ III is designed to help organizations assess the psychosocial work environment and identify areas for improvement. It can be used to:

• Identify psychosocial hazards and risks
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• Track changes in the psychosocial work environment over time

Key Features of COPSOQ III

COPSOQ III has several key features that make it a valuable tool for assessing psychosocial factors at work:

• It is based on the latest research on psychosocial factors. COPSOQ III includes all of the latest knowledge about psychosocial factors at work and their impact on employee health and well-being.
• It is comprehensive. COPSOQ III covers a wide range of psychosocial factors, including job demands, job control, social support, and work-life balance.
• It is easy to use COPSOQ III is available in a variety of formats, including online, paper-and-pencil, and mobile app. It is also available in over 30 languages.

Benefits of Using COPSOQ III

There are many benefits to using COPSOQ III to assess psychosocial factors at work. These benefits include:

• Improved employee health and well-being COPSOQ III can help organizations identify and address psychosocial hazards and risks, which can lead to improved employee health and well-being.
• Increased productivity COPSOQ III can help organizations improve the psychosocial work environment, which can lead to increased productivity.
• Reduced absenteeism and turnover COPSOQ III can help organizations reduce absenteeism and turnover by identifying and addressing psychosocial factors that are causing employees to leave their jobs.

How to Get Started with COPSOQ III

If you are interested in using COPSOQ III to assess psychosocial factors at work, there are a few steps you can take to get started:

• Learn more about COPSOQ III. Visit the COPSOQ website to learn more about the questionnaire and how it can be used.
• Contact a COPSOQ expert. If you have any questions about COPSOQ III or how to use it, contact a COPSOQ expert.
• Administer the questionnaire. COPSOQ III is available in a variety of formats, so you can choose the format that is most appropriate for your organization.