{"id":34952,"date":"2026-05-11T10:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fhse-en\/?post_type=news&p=34952"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:40:34","slug":"univercity-talks-wellbeing-at-work-in-a-changing-work-environment","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fhse-en\/news\/univercity-talks-wellbeing-at-work-in-a-changing-work-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"UniverCITY Talks: Wellbeing at work in a changing work environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On 22 April 2026, the University of Luxembourg hosted a new session of its UniverCITY Talks<\/a> series, exploring a topic that resonates with many professionals today: wellbeing at work in an increasingly flexible and digital environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing together Prof. Anna KORNADT<\/a> (Head of DBCS and Full professor in Psychology), Prof. Luca RATTI<\/a> (Full professor in European and comparative labour law) and Dr. Nastazja POTOCKA-SIONEK<\/a> (Postdoctoral researcher in labour law), the discussion focused on how evolving work patterns are transforming both our daily experience of work and the frameworks designed to protect it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nFrom workplace to \u201cwork sphere\u201d <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the central ideas discussed during the session was the concept of the \u201cwork sphere\u201d, developed through \u201cWellbeing @ Work (W@W)\u201d an interdisciplinary research project combining law and psychology, funded by the University\u2019s Institute for Advanced Studies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than being tied to a fixed location, work is now understood as something that follows individuals across spaces and times: from the office to home and often beyond traditional working hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shift raises complex questions. If work is no longer confined to a physical workplace, how can legal protections be applied? And how can employers ensure the wellbeing of employees when boundaries between work and private life are increasingly blurred? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nWellbeing: a subjective but essential concept <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From a psychological perspective, wellbeing is not a one-size-fits-all concept. It is often defined as subjective wellbeing, referring to how individuals evaluate their own lives, including life satisfaction, emotional balance and a sense of purpose.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This subjectivity makes wellbeing difficult to regulate. While law seeks clear definitions and boundaries, psychology highlights that wellbeing depends on personal circumstances, resources and perceptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nFlexibility: opportunity or risk? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flexible and remote work offer clear advantages, such as autonomy and time management. However, the discussion emphasised that these benefits can quickly turn into challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants pointed to risks including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n