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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

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million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety. In the recent years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of self-reported work-related ill health had been broadly flat, but the current rate is higher than 2018/19.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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Remote work has been found to reduce stress and help workers break the glass ceiling – but it does still have some drawbacks, including physical ailments from using inadequate home furniture. . Remote work reduces stress by 39%. . 2021). . This article was originally published on Alliance Virtual Offices. . & Lin, P.,

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The Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

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As a result, remote work improved family relationships, friendships, and overall happiness, while decreasing stress levels. Deloitte and Gallup, both from 2018) show higher burnout rates than those conducted during the pandemic (e.g., McKinsey in April 2021 and The Hartford in September 2021).

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Angry, stressed and worried. The utter state of the UK workforce in 2023

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According to the report’s Negative Experience Index, which tracks how many people experience daily sadness, anger, stress, worry, and physical pain, full-time UK employees are experiencing historically high levels of daily negative experiences. The perceived standard of living trend, which had been on the rise since 2018, has reversed.

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Feed Your Happiness with These Foods

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Another study found that those who consumed greater amounts of fruits and vegetables experienced lower levels of perceived stress—however, subgroup analyses showed that “higher [fruit and vegetable] intake was associated with lower perceived stress in the middle-aged adults… but not in the younger (<45 years) and older participants (≥65 years).”

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Raise a Glass: The Popularity of Nonalcoholic Drinks Is Marking a Shift in Drinking Culture

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Jess Selander, whose Pacific Northwest-based Jøyus wine launched in September 2021 and now lines shelves at most of these shops, says to have enough nonalcoholic options to fill an entire store is not something she thought she’d see in her lifetime. and it was far too sweet.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. This finding was also highlighted in the 2021 State of Sexual Harassment Training report , which identified some prominent differences between men and women concerning sexual harassment. . states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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