Study visit of TUFEMIs delegation in Oslo

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  In the period 6 – 7 September 2022, a delegation of seven people from TUFEMI visited the project’s partner organization Fagforbundet. The visit was planned as activity of the project “Decent work’s latest challenge: risk and stress management”,   funded by Innovation Norway. During the exchange visit, both the structure and principles of work of  Fagforbundet...

Measures for sustainable change and improvement of working conditions in the Ministry of Interior

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  In the process of implementation of the project “Decent work latest’ challenge: risk and stress management”, funded by Innovation Norway, TUFEMI has developed a strategy for improving working conditions and managing risk and stress at work. Unfortunately, the main conclusions we reached in 2013, again in a project funded by Innovation Norway – “Decent work...

The Regional Forum in Plovdiv was postponed

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  On 10 May 2022, the regional forum “Risk, stress, national and regional problems in the Ministry of Interior: possible and sustainable solutions” was planned to take place under the project “Decent work latest’ challenge: risk and stress management “, funded by Innovation Norway. The original location was set at the regional administration building in Plovdiv,...

STRESS IN THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: WHAT IS THE SITUATION AND WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF STRESS?

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  The main causes of stress – both operational and, mainly, administrative – and their impact on Ministry of Interior employees are directly related to the state of the system. Unfortunately, for the Ministry of Interior, the decade ends as it began – confirming the findings that it is a toxic, dehumanized system based on military...

Stress and risk in the Ministry of the Interior: the eternal reform!

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  What should be reformed in the Ministry of Interior? What are the shortcomings of the system? What hinders the reform of the Ministry of the Interior? What do those working in the system want? The answers can be seen in this video, which is part of the information campaign “Stress and Risk in the Ministry...

Stress and risk in the Ministry of Interior: the motivation!

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  Is your work valued and appreciated in the Ministry of Interior? Do employees feel supported by their managers? What do they get for their work – rewards or punishments? Where do they find motivation to work in the Ministry of the Interior? The answers can be seen in this video, which is part of the...

Stress and risk in the Ministry of Interior: the media image of the department!

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  How is the Ministry of Interior portrayed in the media? Why is the image of the ministry so negative and how does this affect those working in the ministry? When does the media spotlight turn to the Ministry of the Interior? The answers can be seen in this video, which is part of the information...

Stress and risk in the Ministry of the Interior: working conditions!

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  Can you imagine an Interior Ministry in which the work of the employees is appreciated, there are good working conditions and respect? Is there a chance for this change to happen? Are working hours being violated and overtime being paid? What needs to be improved in the working environment in the Ministry of the Interior?...

Stress and risk in the Ministry of the Interior: how are employees coping?

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  What are the reasons, methods and tools for coping with stress, according to MIA employees? What are the sources of job stress in the Ministry of Interior? What are the difficult moments and how do they cope with them? The answers can be seen in this video, which is part of the information campaign “Stress...

Protective equipmen

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  The MoI continues to NOT only provide personal protective equipment, but also vital items of uniform and protective clothing to employees. Some are not provided because they have “never been provided” and others because they are too expensive. No matter how expensive a piece of equipment or gear is, human life is much more precious....

Personal protective equipment and lack thereof

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  For years, the employees of the Ministry of Interior have been providing themselves with the necessary supplies, equipment, personal protective equipment, etc. What is surprising in this case is that despite the expected third wave of COVID-19, the declared state of emergency and the widely publicized disinfection rule, the MOI continues to NOT provide its...

Multifunctionality of the employees

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  There are many problems and stresses faced by employees in the Ministry of Interior, but one of the biggest is their “multifunctionality”.They self-identify as working in the Ministry of Interior, with some even acting as ‘heralds’ in March 2020. Who performs their official duties while they walk around with megaphones? The answer is: no one.

Stress and risk in the Ministry of the Interior: the COVID -19 challenge

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  Is the Ministry of the Interior tackling the COVID-19 challenge and providing its employees with the necessary personal protective equipment? How old are the garments and how prepared is the department for the second COVID-19 wave? Will it take better care of its employees if there is a third wave, as most experts predict? You...

Conducting of focus groups is starting

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  On 10 May 2020, the first focus group on the project will be held. It is planned 30 focus groups in the whole country to be organized. The aim of the survey is to identify the factors causing occupational stress in the Ministry of Interior and the change identified by TUFEMIs members in the last...

Workshop’s agenda

Online workshop between TFEMI and Norwegian partners was held

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  A two-day online workshop was held on March 12 and 13, 2020, with the participation of the members of the Managing Board of TUFEMI and the project partners from Fagforbundet and KS. Mr. Stefan Balabanov – Deputy Minister of Interior also took part in the workshop. He was congratulating the participants  and shared his high...

The risk assessment in police and firefighter stantions and cross-border checkpoint starts

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  One of the main activities of the project “Decent work’s latest challenge: risk and stress management” is the measurement of the risks at workplace. It is planned measurements to be organized in a police and firefighter station, fire station and border checkpoint in the capital (Sofia), in a big city (Varna) and a small town...