Testing times for social policy

FOR a number of years the European Union has been toying with the idea of being more than just an organisation to help business increase its markets.

Its efforts in this regard are mixed. Governments in some areas have grasped the opportunity with both hands - such as crime and terrorism.

Then there is also social responsibility - more precisely, corporate social responsibility (CSR). One aspect of this will be addressed shortly in a major document on stress in the workplace.