The article presents the course of the evolution of the concept of urban renewal’s emergence into its current, mature, integrated form of sustainable regeneration (sustainable urban regeneration—SUR). We present how the determination of renewal areas and its goals began to be based on particular indicators, and how the importance of these analyses gradually increased in managing the implementation of urban regeneration programs. Analytical techniques using GIS were used in the analyses of the differentiation of crisis phenomena inside cities before they became popular in smart city tools. Despite the wide use of GIS to analyze the diversity of crisis phenomena within the city, the availability of data means that different spheres are characterized with different accuracy. Starting from the significance of individual spheres, the focus has primarily been on the environment, which is underappreciated in Poland. Municipalities (urban, rural, urban–rural) with regeneration programs do not perceive negative environmental phenomena as significant in assessing a crisis in a degraded area. Nevertheless, municipalities that do analyze environmental issues in regeneration programs also see the need for action and implementation of projects in the environmental sphere. In order to verify the hypothesis, the Statistics Poland (formerly known in English as the Central Statistical Office; Polish: Główny Urząd Statystyczny, abbreviated and known as GUS) data on the regeneration process was analyzed, with reference to the relationships between renewal areas and the natural environment. In order to check these dependencies (or the lack thereof), the Yule φ coefficient and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were used. As a result, this study showed that analysis of the level and degree of degradation of the environmental sphere is not carried out frequently enough in municipalities. Secondly, the difficulties of municipalities, especially small ones (urban-rural and rural), in their analysis of the environmental sphere are the result of poor data availability. Thirdly, it is noted that there is a relationship between the designation of environmental zones and the type of municipality. This is of particular importance for the enhancement of smart city tools for the regeneration of existing cities, esp. small ones.

Purpose: The phenomenon of quiet quitting has gained significant popularity in public discourse and on social media, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It refers to performing only those tasks that are formally part of one’s job description, without putting in extra effort, working overtime, or “going above and beyond.” Quiet quitting does not mean physically leaving one’s job, but rather giving up the identification of one’s self-worth with productivity. The aim of this study is to determine whether quiet quitting is a temporary trend or a lasting shift that will influence perceptions of job responsibilities and workplace relationships. Design/methodology/approach: In addition to a literature review, the study draws on survey data from 162 active respondents across three generations: X, Y, and Z. The Cramér's V coefficient was used to analyze the relationships between the survey variables, and their statistical significance was tested. Findings: The survey results reveal significant generational differences in attitudes toward various aspects of work in the context of quiet quitting. Younger generations place greater emphasis on well-being, work-life balance, and independence, which can lead them to disengage from excessive involvement in situations that do not meet their expectations. In contrast, older generations tend to adhere to a more traditional approach, valuing loyalty to the employer and a willingness to make sacrifices for career advancement. Originality/value: This study provides a timely and relevant perspective on one of the most widely discussed phenomena in today’s labor market. It presents quiet quitting not as a fleeting trend, but as a reflection of deeper changes in employees’ expectations toward employers. The findings can serve as a valuable resource for HR departments and organizational leaders in developing strategies to manage employee engagement and satisfaction. Keywords: quiet quitting, engagement, Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z, Motivation, Work-Life Balance. Category of the paper: Research paper.

The study identifies the factors which determine the perception of occupational health and safety by socially responsible entrepreneurs. The research task set was carried out on the basis of an analysis of the literature on the subject and the results of surveys conducted in the third quarter of 2021, conducted among 164 entrepreneurs. In the empirical analysis workshop, logit models were estimated, in which determinants belonging to 5 categories were considered. On this basis, using the Gretl software, 8 logit models (4 full and 4 reduced) were built, indicating the relationships between the studied variables.

The increasing complexity of modern work environments highlights the importance of psychosocial factors in occupational health and safety (OHS). This study examines the impact of employee attitudes and awareness on OHS system effectiveness through a systematic review of 78 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025, identified in ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. The findings show that attitudes toward safety, risk, and organizational support, combined with procedural, risk-related, and psychosocial awareness, shape safety behaviors such as compliance and reporting. These behaviors directly influence accident rates and safety culture development. Safety leadership and psychosocial safety climate act as key moderating factors.The study proposes an integrated model linking attitudes, awareness, behavior, and OHS outcomes.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the negative impact of paid work on academic performance, the balance between studies and personal life, and the level of academic stress among students. Additionally, the study seeks to determine whether these relationships vary according to selected sociodemographic and educational variables, such as gender, age, level of study, and mode of study. Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted using a diagnostic survey administered to 156 students majoring in Management as well as Finance and Accounting. Based on the survey items, three composite indicators were constructed to represent the key variables under investigation: the negative impact of paid work on academic performance, the balance between studies and personal life, and academic stress. The reliability of the scales was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and nonparametric tests (the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test) to examine differences between groups. Findings: The results indicate that a greater negative impact of paid work on studies is associated with higher levels of academic stress and lower levels of work–life balance. A significant relationship was also found between work–life balance and academic stress. Furthermore, the findings show that the levels of the variables under study vary according to selected respondent characteristics, particularly age, gender, level of study, and mode of study. Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature on the experiences of students engaged in paid work during their studies by adopting an integrated approach to the issue. Unlike many previous studies that have focused on individual aspects of students’ employment, this research simultaneously examines the relationships between paid work, the balance between studies and personal life, and academic stress. The findings may serve as a basis for developing initiatives aimed at supporting students who combine academic responsibilities with professional work. Keywords: students, work-life balance (WLB), academic environment, academic stress. Category of the paper: Research paper.