#workplace-health tag

Dear Abby: I want to tell the manager about my selfish co-workers

Report workplace illness concerns to management and encourage staying home or masking; reciprocate neighbor favors with gratitude and thoughtful gifts instead of insisting on payment.

fromSciencing

Science Easily Explains Why Working From Home Makes Us Happier - Sciencing

Working from home significantly boosts happiness, health, and overall well-being compared with working on-site.

#ergonomics

fromWIRED

Health

Stop Using Your Laptop at the Dinner Table Already

Using a laptop as a primary eight-hour-a-day workstation causes poor posture and chronic neck, shoulder, and lower-back pain due to low screens and hunching.

fromFast Company

4 months ago

Remote teams

5 things you're getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert

Ergonomics in the workplace is crucial for reducing pain and preventing injury among office workers.

fromWIRED

Health

Stop Using Your Laptop at the Dinner Table Already

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

fromFast Company

4 months ago

5 things you're getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert

Ergonomics in the workplace is crucial for reducing pain and preventing injury among office workers.

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2 months ago

How Regular Workplace Cleaning Promotes Health and Wellness

Regular cleaning is one of many ways to improve air quality in your workplace. Dust, allergens, and pollutants accumulate quickly in office spaces, especially in carpets, upholstery, and air vents.

Alternative medicine

Health

fromHarvard Gazette

2 months ago

Working through pain? You're not alone. - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. labor force exhibits significant functional limitations among workers, impacting their job performance.

Public health

fromNature

2 months ago

Protection from biological hazards at work arrives at last

The ILO adopted new global labour standards for biological hazards in the workplace on 13 June.

Public health

fromThe Conversation

3 months ago

I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

Many Australians experience mild cold symptoms during peak flu season, prompting questions about taking sick leave or working through illness.

Everyday cooking

fromGood Food

4 months ago

What has working from home done to our diets?

The pandemic has altered office lunch habits, leading to more home cooking but also an increase in skipping meals.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK workers are taking less sick days as figures reveal new average

The average sick days taken by UK workers has decreased, signaling a significant trend in employment health statistics.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Investigations conclude workplace is not to blame for nurses' tumors

The hospital president reaffirms safety amid concerns about brain tumors among staff, emphasizing no environmental links were found.

Wellness

fromFast Company

How bringing nature into your workspace can jump-start productivity

Incorporating biophilic design into workspaces can improve health, happiness, and productivity.

fromForbes

4 Tips To Spot High Stress And Burnout In Employees

Leaders must support employees navigating burnout, recognizing signs and fostering open communication.