by dankeelan | Apr 16, 2024 | Featured, Gig Workers, Health
The “gig economy” could be setting up many young adults for drinking problems later in life, a new study warns. People who take poorly paid temp jobs as freelancers or independent contractors are 43% more likely to develop an alcohol-related illness than...
by dankeelan | Mar 5, 2024 | Featured, Health, Hybrid Workplace
The workplace has been marked by upheaval in the last few years, and the turbulence has caused many U.S. employees to suffer from “change fatigue” brought on by frequent shifting of priorities, policies and personnel. A recent report, for...
by dankeelan | Jan 23, 2024 | Age, Featured, Health, Safety
Same-level falls in the workplace are set to rise amid rapid growth in the numbers of older female employees in the workforce, suggests Australian research published online first in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine....
by dankeelan | Dec 12, 2023 | Featured, Health, Mentoring
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to “celebrate the power of supportive and meaningful mentor relationships.” We’re taking this opportunity to share our experience around successful approaches to mentoring autistic employees. As a majority-autistic...
by dankeelan | Dec 12, 2023 | Health
Problem gamblers have an 89% risk for long-term work disability, a new study suggests. Women, older persons, and those with psychiatric comorbidities or a history of psychotropic medication use were at highest risk. The study included 2830 adults diagnosed with a...
by dankeelan | Oct 17, 2023 | Health, Mental Health
Wellness-enhancing offerings in the workplace aren’t just good for employees’ health. They can also boost workers’ motivation and sustain productivity, according to a recent report. The report, released by Mindspace, a global provider of...
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