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Stats: 50% of employees uncomfortable discussing mental health-10166

Stats: 50% of employees uncomfortable discussing mental health

Even before the pandemic took hold, an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental health disorder. This was exacerbated by the pandemic, with estimates putting the subsequent rise in anxiety and depressive disorders at over 25%, according to a new report from Interact, a global workplace software company. While residents and members are affected, so are staff. Citing the American Psychiatric Association that only 50% of employees are comfortable discussing mental health issues, and inspired by the Ipsos World Mental Health Day report, Interact recently released a guide for supporting good mental health in the workplace.

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Workplaces less inclusive, less ethical than before, employees say-10148

Workplaces less inclusive, less ethical than before, employees say

Emtrain, an eLearning and analytics technology company that develops and measures ethics, respect and inclusion in the workplace, recently released its Workplace Culture Report 2023, which shows employee sentiment has gone backwards in almost every important measurable category. Is that the case for your organization?

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Older female shift workers especially likely to be frail-9722

Older female shift workers especially likely to be frail

A recent study led by researchers at York University, Toronto, found a link between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older workers in Canada, especially for women on rotating shifts.

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Stats: One-third of employees still want to work from home-8918

Stats: One-third of employees still want to work from home

A recent survey by research and review company GoodFirms aimed to uncover and analyze the reasons for the mass exodus of employees in the post-peak pandemic era. "The research reveals some of the most shocking trends and employee work-life metrics leading to the great reshuffling," the company says.

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Workday workout can help employees focus-8901

Workday workout can help employees focus

Taking the time for light or vigorous physical exercise during the workday could improve work performance and focus, according to a recent study. The findings are worth considering when reviewing your employee wellness programs and benefits.

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Workplace interruptions create sense of belonging-8749

Workplace interruptions create sense of belonging

In an office or other collegial environment, it's a common occurrence: You're in the middle of a project and a colleague stops by to ask for help with a task or to share a photo of a new puppy. Instead of sighing at being distracted, a recent study suggests, know that these interruptions are beneficial to a sense of belonging and can counterbalance negatives such as lost productivity.

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