Factores de riesgo psicosocial y bienestar laboral : caso del área operativa de una empresa privada en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing the psychosocial risk factors and their impact on the well-being of workers in a private company in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The study was carried out through a quantitative qualitative research methodology and its used research instruments such as interviews and surveys to employees of the company's operational areas and collect information about their perception towards psychosocial risk factors and their impact on work wellbeing. The results of this study indicated that the main psychosocial risk factors include workload, competency development and work organization and highlight the importance of areas for improvement such as internal communication and organizational support. In this study it was concluded that, although the perception of workers on psychosocial risks are positive, it is required the implementation of intervention strategies and policies, focused on the optimization of the workload, strengthening organizational leadership in order to improve the overall welfare of their workers.