24^th international symposium on shiftwork and working time: innovations in research and practice improving shiftworker health & safety

Abstract

Putting together a special issue amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic posed unusual challenges for authors, reviewers, guest editors, editors, and journal and publishing staff. As each of us dealt with illness, working from home or unstable jobs, changes to childcare arrangements, caring for family and friends, and other strains-we are deeply appreciative of the effort that went into putting this double issue together. We are proud to present the final product and hope that it serves to inform readers, pose new research questions, and build the overall body of work comprising the science of shiftwork and working time. Working time arrangements During the present COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working time arrangements have gained significant attention.

Analysis and mapping of global research publications on shift work (2012–2021)

“…In September 2019, the 24th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time (“Shiftwork2019”) was held in the USA by a group of 189 shiftwork and working time professionals [ 21 ]. The discussions in the symposium focused on (1) the impacts of shiftwork on work-life balance, sleep, performance, health, and safety across a wider range of domains and (2) on research practice and innovations on shift work to improve the health and safety of shift workers.…”

Work schedule characteristics and occupational fatigue/recovery among rotating‐shift nurses: A cross‐sectional study

“…The characteristics of shift work include rotating shifts, long work hours, overtime, and insufficient rest and sleep due to consecutive workdays, which are prevalent in nursing (Sagherian, Clinton, et al, 2017). Nurses who work rotating shifts and have long work hours are at risk of experiencing fatigue that threatens nurses' health and patient safety (Honn, 2020). The majority of nurses in Korea work 8‐h rotating shifts, with an average of 47 h of work per week (Lee et al, 2016).…”