ABSTRACT
Knowledge work represents a job with high level of influcnce, freedom and autonomy. Earlier studies indicate that such working conditions reflect a good psychosocial environment. Although knowledge workers describe their job as being both sovcreign and motivating, several studies have pointed at work-related stress and strain being an increasing problem in knowledge-intensive companies. Behaviour modification is the dominating approach to stress management. Contrary to the typical stress management practice and understanding of knowledge intensive work two qualitative studies point to potential options for preventing work-related stress based on changes in the daily activities and management.
