We need one healthy working life. A working life where we can take care of others and ourselves. That is not the case today. In addition to the human suffering, burnout costs large sums every year. For an employer, it can be upwards SEK 400. per person. Does it apply to one middle manager at a large company increases the sum even more. Up to SEK 4 million/year. Because society at large costs sick leave approximately 70 billion NOK Every year.
How shall we then fix the problem? Work Environment Authority review is a good initiative. Likewise they new rules on extended employer liability that the government has decided on. But beyond that, something more is required. A changed culture is required in our workplaces. A culture where we don't sweep problems under the rug but talk openly about them. Without risk of reprisals. It might also be worth considering freedom of communication should be extended to private companies.
In a good way society we take care of each other. We all benefit from that. Do you want to actively work on the issue? Contact your trade union. They can help you with knowledge and training. Who knows, one day you might become a security guard at your workplace?