Making a difference in the workplace: Future directions in diversity, IPV, and occupational stress

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report on the sixth international conference on occupational stress and health.

Design/methodology/approach

In March 2006, the sixth international conference on occupational stress and health was held jointly by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Miami. The conference title was “Work, Stress, and Health 2006: Making a Difference in the Workplace” . Papers presented at the conference provided important insight on the growing body of diversity literature.

Findings

Specifically, researchers found that diversity plays a significant role in understanding the effects of occupational stress. Stress may be preceived differently, dealth with differently and may have different outcomes for minorities than with male Caucasians.

Practical Implications

The session on Interpersonal violence suggested that researchers should consider the employment status and occupational level of victims. Furthermore, new research is trying to estimate the actual financial cost to organizations.

Originality/value

Overall, the conference was successful and provided future directions for research on diversity and occupational stress.

Citation

Pattie, M. (2006), "Making a difference in the workplace: Future directions in diversity, IPV, and occupational stress", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 219-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150610687863