Job insecurity

Introduction

The reduction of employees due to financial savings, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, changing work practices, the implementation of new automated procedures, digitalisation, and outsourcing positions frequently occurs as organisations seek to remain competitive[1][2]. Consequently, job insecurity is a major work-related stressor, which affects a growing number of workers[3]. Exposure to job insecurity has been linked to a number of negative health outcomes, particularly mental health[3]. The article begins with defining job insecurity. Followed by, a review of the research examining the association between job insecurity and various health outcomes…