#workplace-health tag

Dear Annie: Showing up sick is selfish, not virtuous

DEAR ANNIE: I genuinely like my job and most of the people I work with. We are a small office, so we see a lot of each other, share the same kitchen and bump into one another all day long. Normally that is fine, but lately one co-worker has turned cold and flu season into his own personal hobby. I will call him "Carl."

Public health

From Boardrooms to Desks: How Disc Injuries Are Reshaping Return to Work in London

Herniated disc recovery times are often longer and less predictable than employers and employees expect, causing presenteeism, reduced productivity, and misaligned return-to-work planning.

#tuberculosis

Public health

Amazon tests Coventry warehouse staff for tuberculosis after outbreak

fromwww.theguardian.com

Public health

Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse being tested for tuberculosis after possible outbreak

Public health

Amazon tests Coventry warehouse staff for tuberculosis after outbreak

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Public health

Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse being tested for tuberculosis after possible outbreak

more#tuberculosis

Artificial intelligence

2 months ago

The real reasons why AI isn't coming for your job, according to experts

AI will not eliminate most jobs immediately but will change workplace tasks, increasing role complexity and creating new health and hidden burdens for workers.

Mental health

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

3 months ago

AXA Health data finds a third of Gen Z foresee retiring early for health reasons

Many UK employees, including young workers, fear ill health will force early retirement, while workplace culture and benefit access hinder healthy behaviours.

Public health

4 months ago

Britain risks losing 600,000 more workers to long-term illness without urgent action, health experts warn

Long-term health conditions could remove 600,000 more UK workers over a decade, costing the economy £36 billion annually without workplace health reforms.

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Dear Abby: I want to tell the manager about my selfish co-workers

Report workplace illness concerns to management and encourage staying home or masking; reciprocate neighbor favors with gratitude and thoughtful gifts instead of insisting on payment.

fromSciencing

6 months ago

Science Easily Explains Why Working From Home Makes Us Happier - Sciencing

Working from home significantly boosts happiness, health, and overall well-being compared with working on-site.

#ergonomics

fromWIRED

6 months ago

Health

Stop Using Your Laptop at the Dinner Table Already

Using a laptop as a primary eight-hour-a-day workstation causes poor posture and chronic neck, shoulder, and lower-back pain due to low screens and hunching.

fromFast Company

Remote teams

5 things you're getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert

Ergonomics in the workplace is crucial for reducing pain and preventing injury among office workers.

fromWIRED

6 months ago

Health

Stop Using Your Laptop at the Dinner Table Already

fromFast Company

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

5 things you're getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert

Ergonomics in the workplace is crucial for reducing pain and preventing injury among office workers.

more#ergonomics

How Regular Workplace Cleaning Promotes Health and Wellness

Regular cleaning is one of many ways to improve air quality in your workplace. Dust, allergens, and pollutants accumulate quickly in office spaces, especially in carpets, upholstery, and air vents.

Alternative medicine

Health

fromHarvard Gazette

Working through pain? You're not alone. - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. labor force exhibits significant functional limitations among workers, impacting their job performance.

Public health

fromNature

Protection from biological hazards at work arrives at last

The ILO adopted new global labour standards for biological hazards in the workplace on 13 June.

Public health

fromThe Conversation

I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

Many Australians experience mild cold symptoms during peak flu season, prompting questions about taking sick leave or working through illness.

Everyday cooking

fromGood Food

fromwww.independent.co.uk

What has working from home done to our diets?

The pandemic has altered office lunch habits, leading to more home cooking but also an increase in skipping meals.

UK politics

UK workers are taking less sick days as figures reveal new average

The average sick days taken by UK workers has decreased, signaling a significant trend in employment health statistics.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Investigations conclude workplace is not to blame for nurses' tumors

The hospital president reaffirms safety amid concerns about brain tumors among staff, emphasizing no environmental links were found.

Wellness

fromFast Company

How bringing nature into your workspace can jump-start productivity

Incorporating biophilic design into workspaces can improve health, happiness, and productivity.

fromForbes

10 months ago

4 Tips To Spot High Stress And Burnout In Employees

Leaders must support employees navigating burnout, recognizing signs and fostering open communication.