Employees with precarious careers are more at risk of psychosocial disorders than those who pursue a stable professional career, according to the latest publications from the Department of Research, Studies and Statistics of the Ministry of Labor (Dares).
“In the same job, men and women with precarious careers say they are more exposed to psychosocial risks than those with stable careers”, in particular because of “tensions” with their professional entourage”, explains Dares in its publication.
Lack of recognition and physical hardship
Precarious employees experience a lack of recognition at work, whether in terms of respect and esteem or their remuneration. “They are also more often victims of professional downgrading by exercising a profession that does not correspond well to their training”, recalls Dares.
The men reported experiencing a lack of autonomy and greater physical hardship. The women revealed “socio-economic insecurity”. More often than other employees, they exhibited a “feeling of being exploited”. They also affirm “to have received proposals of a sexual nature, to have been victims of verbal aggression on the part of the professional entourage, to have heard obscene or degrading things said to them or to have suffered sabotage at work”.
Permanent employees less exposed
The analysis tells us that 35.4% of employees pursue a stable professional career, often in the same company, without a break in their career. Among them, 55% of men and 45% of women who are among the most qualified. 40% have at least a bac +2 level, compared to only 26% of precarious employees and 35% of the population.
There are also 38% of employees who manage “dynamic” careers. These men (58%) and women (42%) who often change jobs to stimulate their professional life are younger than the average employee and have more qualifications. 36% of them have at least bac +2 level.
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