Challenges Faced by U.S. Health Departments: Workforce Shortages and Struggles in Public Health Staffing

9 June 2024

A recent study conducted by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Indiana University illuminates the unwavering dedication of U.S. health departments in their…

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Early Career Work Patterns and Long-Term Health Outcomes: Exploring the Impact Beyond the 9-5

8 June 2024

Research conducted by Wen-Jui Han from New York University, US, and published on April 3, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE suggests that the…

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Unveiling Vulnerability: Recognizing Individuals Prone to Burnout

7 June 2024

It’s common for individuals to reach a breaking point in their professional lives, experiencing burnout for varying durations. Leon De Beer, an Associate Professor of…

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Mindfulness in the workplace guards against stress and burnout

6 June 2024

A recent study by researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Schools of Psychology and Medicine has unveiled compelling insights into the relationship between mindfulness and…

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Crafting the Perfect Online Impression

4 June 2024

The impact of first impressions in the professional sphere is profound and enduring, often influencing career trajectories in unforeseen ways. In today’s digital age, initial…

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Transforming Rudeness: How Embracing Guilt Elevates Workplace Kindness

3 June 2024

We’ve all experienced those moments in the hustle and bustle of daily professional life. Whether it’s a restless night’s sleep or a challenging commute, sometimes…

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Concerns Over Robot Anxiety Worsening Labour Shortages in Hospitality and Dining Sector

2 June 2024

Integrating robots to address labour shortages in the hospitality industry might have unintended consequences, suggests a study conducted by Washington State University. This comprehensive investigation,…

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Can interventions targeting individual-level mental health enhance the wellbeing of employees?

1 June 2024

Numerous businesses are actively pursuing strategies to enhance their workforce’s wellbeing, deploying various interventions at both individual and organisational levels. As reported in the Industrial…

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The Therapeutic Power of Expressive Writing: Managing Anger through Emotional Release

31 May 2024

In a study conducted by a research group in Japan, a novel method for managing anger has emerged: writing down one’s reaction to a negative…

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Ageism, sexism, and racism remain widespread in the labour market

25 April 2024

A study from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), published in the journal Employee Relations, reveals that discrimination against older job candidates is intensified by factors of…

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The most nutritious lunch option in the workplace

8 April 2024

A study conducted in Tokyo, Japan, discovered that employees who eat lunch at their company’s cafeteria or bring lunch from home tend to make healthier…

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A chair equipped with smart sensors might assist office workers in alleviating their back pain issues

7 April 2024

Low back pain (LBP) is a common affliction among office workers. In Japan, it’s estimated that one in every ten otherwise healthy office employees experiences…

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