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fromFast Company
19 hours ago

How 'Shift Work Sleep Disorder' is hurting workers-and costing employers

Shift Work Sleep Disorder affects up to 40% of U.S. shift workers and often goes undiagnosed due to clinic-based testing barriers and long specialist wait times.
UX design
fromTech Advisor
3 weeks ago

Sihoo Doro C300 and C300 Pro V2 office chair reviews: Affordable ergonomics

The Sihoo Doro C300 Ergonomic Office Chair enhances comfort and posture for home workers, offering an affordable ergonomic solution with advanced features.
#psychosocial-risks
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Your job can actually kill you: More than 840,000 people die annually from health conditions linked to work stress, ILO report says | Fortune

fromInc
1 month ago
Mental health

Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Linked to 840,000 Deaths a Year, New Study Finds

Mental health
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Your job can actually kill you: More than 840,000 people die annually from health conditions linked to work stress, ILO report says | Fortune

Work-related psychosocial risks contribute to over 840,000 deaths annually, primarily from cardiovascular disease and mental disorders, impacting global health and economy.
Mental health
fromInc
1 month ago

Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Linked to 840,000 Deaths a Year, New Study Finds

Psychosocial workplace factors are responsible for over 840,000 premature employee deaths annually due to stress-related disorders.
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Health
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
1 month ago

Why modern workplaces are rethinking hydration and employee performance

Dehydration affects many Americans, impacting health and productivity, prompting workplaces to improve access to clean, cold water.
Health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Office Air Theory' claims your office is making you UGLY

Office environments may negatively impact appearance, leading to symptoms similar to 'sick building syndrome'.
Health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why employees with chronic pain feel shame-and how they can break free

Chronic pain affects 23% of U.S. adults, impacting productivity and costing the economy $722 billion annually.
Health
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

The hidden cost of a bad chair

Office workers experience musculoskeletal disorders at high rates due to poor ergonomic conditions, with over 80% reporting symptoms in at least one body region, primarily affecting the neck, lower back, and shoulders.
fromnj
3 months ago

Dear Annie: Showing up sick is selfish, not virtuous

DEAR ANNIE: I genuinely like my job and most of the people I work with. We are a small office, so we see a lot of each other, share the same kitchen and bump into one another all day long. Normally that is fine, but lately one co-worker has turned cold and flu season into his own personal hobby. I will call him "Carl."
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fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

From Boardrooms to Desks: How Disc Injuries Are Reshaping Return to Work in London

Herniated disc recovery times are often longer and less predictable than employers and employees expect, causing presenteeism, reduced productivity, and misaligned return-to-work planning.
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Public health
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Britain risks losing 600,000 more workers to long-term illness without urgent action, health experts warn

Long-term health conditions could remove 600,000 more UK workers over a decade, costing the economy £36 billion annually without workplace health reforms.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

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.
Remote teams
fromSciencing
8 months ago

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
Remote teams
fromFast Company
11 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
11 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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fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 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.
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fromBoston.com
11 months ago

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.
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