Research | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

We carry out high-quality research that serves Finnish work life. Our research and development activities create solutions to socially relevant and topical questions concerning occupational health, occupational safety and well-being at work.

Henkilö seisoo olohuoneessaan ja työskentelee kannettavalla tietokoneella

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Open data

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Work-Life Knowledge Service

Focal areas of research

Well-being at work and work ability

We promote work ability and well-being at work. We improve everyone's ability to participate in the work through their own abilities.

Shift in work life

We support people and workplaces in the shift and digital transformation of work life.

Reinforcing competence

We support renewal and the reinforcing of competence in work life.

Occupational health care

We develop occupational health care as part of the health care system for the working-age population.

Indoor climate and work spaces

We support workplaces in achieving a good indoor climate and work spaces that promote well-being.

Occupational safety

We develop occupational safety and risk management in the work environment by following the Zero accidents philosophy.

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Research and development projects

10 MEUR

Funding for research

Research professors

Latest Research and development projects

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9/2025–12/2027

Neurodiversity in work life – solutions for workplaces to promote sustainable careers (NEMO)

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Nordic Overview of Organisational Psychosocial Interventions – NOOPI

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Get Working-Age People Moving

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Building Wellbeing at Work

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Humane and sustainable introduction of digital twin technology in the development of occupational safety – HumanDT

All research and development projects

Mental health toolkit

Mental health can be promoted by developing working conditions and ensuring the smooth flow of work as well as good interaction within the work community. The Mental Health Toolkit includes ways to support a work culture that supports mental well-being. 

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Development Programme for Work and Well-Being at Work – Work2030

The best work life in the world is created together. Join the community of great work! WORK2030 is part of the Government Programme.

Learn more about Work2030