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Workplace Stress

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work2 months ago

Unrealistic Employer Expectations Offend Workers

Many workplace wellness initiatives, such as fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness programs, are often out of touch with employees' boundaries and realities, leading to discomfort, resentment, and even harm, especially when they intrude on personal topics like body image and dieting. These programs tend to shift responsibility for well-being onto employees while neglecting systemic issues like understaffing and unreasonable workloads, making them ineffective and sometimes counterproductive.

health-and-wellness4 months ago

White-Collar Work's Mental Toll Spurs Seekers of Unconventional Coaching

The article discusses the rise of executive function coaching as a way for stressed professionals to improve skills like organization and self-control, helping to combat burnout and workplace stress, especially in the context of increased digital distractions and recent societal changes. It highlights how this coaching, initially linked to ADHD support, is now becoming a mainstream tool for managing mental health and productivity in the modern work environment.

work6 months ago

Work Advice: When Your Boss Asks You to Examine His Moles

A workplace advice column discusses a boss with health anxiety who involves an employee in medical research, highlighting the importance of recognizing hypochondria and suggesting ways to set boundaries and encourage professional help. It also offers guidance for employees navigating job transitions and managing new job challenges, emphasizing patience, communication, and self-care.

entertainment6 months ago

'The View' Conservative Co-Host Alyssa Farah Griffin Shares She Has Cried Multiple Times Behind the Scenes

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a Republican co-host on ABC's The View, revealed she has cried at least six times backstage due to the show's heated discussions, highlighting the emotional toll of political debate on the set. Despite the stress, she considers the job great and appreciates support from her colleagues.

health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Productivity Impact: Mental Health Challenges for Young Employees"

A study reveals that employees under 30 lose 60 days of work annually due to stress and mental health issues, 64% more than older generations. Mental health struggles have a greater impact on productivity than physical health, with younger and lower-paid workers being hit the hardest. Reports from both the UK and the US highlight the widespread challenges in the workplace, with burnout affecting younger and mid-level workers, as well as women, at higher rates. Increased awareness and better mental health support are crucial, as younger generations face the harsh reality of unmet promises and a corporate culture that fails to provide the necessary support for them to thrive.

workplace-psychology1 year ago

"Technology's Impact on Gen Z: Blurring Work-Life Boundaries"

A psychology professor argues that Gen Z faces more pressure at work due to the lack of work-life boundaries caused by technology, unlike previous generations. She points out that older workers didn't have the same instant connectivity and were unreachable once they left the office. As a result, Gen Z is striving to establish clearer work-life boundaries, with some adopting trends like "act your wage" and "quiet quitting." While Gen Z is promoting mental health discussions, the professor cautions against mistaking normal stress for serious mental illness, emphasizing the importance of building resilience and seeking help in the workplace.

health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Identifying and Preventing Burnout: The Latest Tools and Strategies"

A study conducted in Norway found that approximately 13% of employees are at high risk of burnout, emphasizing the need for early intervention to prevent long-term consequences. Researchers have developed the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) to identify individuals at risk by measuring exhaustion, mental distancing, cognitive and emotional impairment. The tool is being tested in over 30 countries and aims to facilitate early intervention and prevent the physical and psychological effects of burnout. It is important to address high demands and limited resources in the workplace to safeguard employee health.

health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Predicting Burnout: A New Tool to Identify At-Risk Individuals"

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) to identify individuals at risk of burnout before it escalates, focusing on exhaustion, mental distancing, cognitive impairment, and emotional impairment. Burnout not only affects individual health but also impacts organizational productivity, making it crucial to address. The tool, which has been tested in a study involving 500 Norwegian workers, offers promising results for its effectiveness in detecting early signs of the condition and aims to be culturally independent. It is important to create good working conditions and structures that safeguard the health of employees to combat burnout.

health1 year ago

"Painkiller Dependency: The Toll of Workplace Burnout on Mental Health"

Workplace stress led solicitor Lara Cox to develop a dependency on painkillers in response to burnout, with the Wales Trade Union Congress noting an increase in alcohol and prescription drug use due to work-related stress. The societal pressure to excel and the "hustle culture" contributed to Cox's struggle, but finding support and making changes in her role helped alleviate some pressures. Experts emphasize the need to recognize burnout, seek help, and promote work-life balance to address this widespread issue.

business2 years ago

The Global Cost of Disengaged and Frustrated Workers.

A new Gallup poll has revealed that workers around the world are historically stressed, disengaged with work, and increasingly fighting with bosses. Stress at work was reported at a record high, with 44% of those surveyed expressing they have “a lot” of stress regarding their jobs. It was revealed that 59% of employees are “quiet quitting” — disengaging from their jobs — and 18% are “loud quitting,” being enthusiastically disengaged. More than half of the employees surveyed said they’re actively searching for a new job, and 53% told Gallup that now is a good time to look for a new job — 8% higher than last year’s results. The report said leaders at work need to engage with their employees to ensure they are fulfilled at work.