Work environment

Systematic work environment management is a natural part of the Department's daily activities. It involves regularly identifying and assessing risks, taking preventive measures, following up on improvements, and ensuring that employees have the information and support they need. The work covers all aspects of the work environment, including physical, organisational, and social conditions.

The Head of Department has overall responsibility for the Department's work environment, but creating a good working and study environment is a shared responsibility. The work is therefore carried out in close collaboration with employees, students, safety representatives, and student representatives.

Work Environment Policy for the Department of Political Science

Learn more about work environment management at Lund University:

Work environment (on Lund University's Staff pages)

Employee organisations

Would you like to contact a trade union, become a member, or serve as a union representative? Trade unions can provide advice, support, and representation in a wide range of employment matters. They can help with issues relating to working conditions, sick leave, workplace conflicts, organisational changes, and other situations that may affect your work.

Membership often includes insurance cover and additional benefits.

Read more about the employee organisations

At Lund University, there are three major employee organisations with which the Swedish Agency for Government Employers has signed collective agreements:

• The Saco-S Council: The Saco-S website at Lund University
• OFR/S: The ST local website at Lund University (in Swedish)
• Seko: Seko’s central website (in Swedish)