June 29, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
Employees who have frequent interaction with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to be lonely.
Research published by the American Psychological Association found that the loneliness experienced by the employees could lead to insomnia as well as after work drinking.
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February 28, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
Mental health issues like depression are most common in the hospital and real estate industries.
Researches in the UK found that roughly one in seven people in the workplace experience mental health problems, with women being twice as likely to experience mental health issues than men.
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November 29, 2022
by Elizabeth Pratt
71% of workers report their employer is more concerned about their mental health now than in the past.
Results of the American Psychological Association’s 2022 Work and Wellbeing Survey reveal that since the pandemic there has been a shift in attitudes towards mental health in the workplace.
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November 29, 2022
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the Journal of Child Development looked at developmental changes in students’ use of dimensional comparisons to form ability self-concepts in math and verbal domains. “We know that adolescent students may compare their math performance with their own reading performance to determine whether they are a ‘math person’ or ‘reading person’,” study author Sirui Wan told us.
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December 8, 2021
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in Nursing Administration Quarterly looked at associations among nurses' mental and physical Health, lifestyle behaviors, shift length, and workplace wellness support during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Based on previous findings from similar studies, we theorized that the COVID-19 pandemic would have a negative impact on the well-being of nurses,” study author Bernadette Mazurek told us. “Moreover, we believed that nurses who worked shorter shift lengths ( 12 hours) and perceived their workplace as not supportive of their wellness.”
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August 27, 2021
by Tina Arnoldi
Acknowledging employees for their achievements, contributions, or commitment to the company is a powerful motivator for continued performance. Many companies use incentive bonuses as part of their overall reward program, or as a way of getting an instant boost to employee performance.
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June 30, 2021
by Elizabeth Pratt
Toxic workplaces raises the risk of depression in workers by 30 percent.
Researchers from Australia found that employees of organizations who didn’t prioritize the mental health of their workers had an increased risk of being diagnosed with depression.
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May 30, 2021
by Elizabeth Pratt
You sit down in front of your computer screen and dial in to yet another video conference. The content of the meeting isn’t all that different from if you had gathered with your colleagues in person, but after back to back video calls, you’re exhausted. You’re not alone. Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that more than 90 percent of employees reported feeling tired after a videoconference.
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April 23, 2021
by Theravive
It’s a conundrum… hang in there or make a fresh start? Whether the decision is about a relationship, job, move, organization, or other… it’s often hard to determine the best course of action.
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Many believe in the perfect lives of those perceived to be at the top live perfect, effortless lives. The top 1%.
Bystanders have a tendency to equate monetary wealth, good looks, good connections, and charisma with “happily ever after”. Many of these observers would deny that there is any disadvantage to holding a position at the summit of the pedestal.
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