Risks, Standards, Industrial Relations
The axis RINOREP examines organisational dynamics and changes in the management standards and public policy that govern labour relations. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it aims to deepen our understanding of organisational models, working conditions and social relations in the workplace, against a backdrop of profound changes in regulatory frameworks and professional practices.
In the face of the contemporary challenges posed by occupational risks, by changing standards and social relations at work, The RINOREP research area focuses on analysing the regulatory mechanisms, conflicts and forms of cooperation that shape the world of work. Our aim is to shed light on changes in management systems, public policies and professional practices, whilst taking into account the various dimensions legal, economic, sociological and managerial.
The work carried out under the RINOREP programme centres on three major challenges:
- The’trends in occupational risks : How do organisations anticipate and manage emerging risks (health, environment, digital)?
- The standardisation : What impact do legislative reforms and sector-specific standards have on industrial relations?
- The dynamics of working relationships : How do the various stakeholders (trade unions, employers, institutions) negotiate and redefine the frameworks for collective action?
These issues are addressed through case studies, some field surveys and some comparative analyses, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The RINOREP research area focuses in particular on sectors undergoing change (health, education, public services) and to organisational innovations which are redefining the boundaries of work.
Team
Programme Leaders
The RINOREP Team
Research topic
1. Health and Safety at Work
Analysis of prevention policies, protective measures and mental health issues within organisations.
2. Standards and regulations
A study of reforms to labour law, collective agreements and international standards, and their impact on management practices.
3. Workplace relationships and conflicts
An exploration of bargaining dynamics, social movements and new forms of employee representation.
4. Public Policy and Governance
An examination of the role of institutions (the State, local authorities, agencies) in regulating labour relations and managing risks.
Scientific approach
The RINOREP research area takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining:
- Sociology of work : to analyse practices and power relations.
- Institutional economics : to understand the regulatory mechanisms.
- Employment law : to study changes in legal frameworks.
- Management Sciences : to assess the impact of standards on organisations.
This diversity enables us to bring together different perspectives and provide robust analyses of changes in the world of work and organisations.
Keywords
Occupational risks, labour standards, industrial relations, labour law, occupational health, regulation, industrial disputes, public policy, governance, organisational change
RINOREP Events
LEST-LEMNA Programme – Collective action and its mechanisms
Collective action takes many forms: organisations, associations, businesses, networks, local areas and even temporary projects. Despite this diversity, it is always underpinned by coordination mechanisms, rules and systems that enable these groups to take action.
This series of seminars brings together researchers interested in the processes by which collective action emerges, takes shape and transforms. In particular, it explores how collectives construct, transform and renew their rules of action in the face of contemporary organisational challenges.
T&C – Territories & Commons
In the face of contemporary economic, social and environmental changes, numerous initiatives are re-examining forms of collective organisation, governance structures and the use of resources. This seminar explores the concepts of territories and common as frameworks for analysis and action, examining their complementarities, tensions and implications for contemporary societies.
With a distinctly multidisciplinary approach, it brings together researchers from a range of disciplines to explore themes such as mobility, territorial development, public policy, social and organisational innovation, and new forms of cooperation and collective governance.