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Support for Four-Day Workweek Rises as Workers Seek Balance Amid Rising Stress

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Moreover, 77% of employees said that work-related stress has negatively affected their own physical health — with 75% stating that it has caused weight gain. Nerd Wallet reports that negative effects of this stress include emotional exhaustion, lack of motivation, a desire to quit, reduced productivity, and irritability.

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Workplace Stress Is Crushing Young Employees

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Gen-Z appears to be the most stressed cohort of workers; a recent BBC report revealed that a staggering 91% of 18-24-year-olds are stressed (compared to 84% of employees overall). According to the BBC report , researchers have found that the stress endured by this generation is due to a conflation of several unfortunate events.

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Boost Your Mood And Productivity With Spotify’s Top Work From Home Songs

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The report found that 29% of the most popular WFH songs on Spotify are also featured in 2022 TikTok trends, and Harry Styles is the most featured artist on 2022 WFH playlists. . Experts say listening to music can lower stress and have therapeutic effects on a range of mental and physical health conditions. .

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Human resource leaders have observed cash-strapped employees reducing retirement contributions and talking about how money-related stress has negatively affected their work lives, according to a 2022 financial benefits study conducted by Morgan Stanley at Work. Such benefits can yield significant results.

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Rising Financial Concerns To Shape Employee Priorities and Expectations in 2024

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A recent survey published by Fidelity Investments suggests that Americans are feeling increasingly worried about financial pressures moving into 2024. The survey, as reported by Fast Company , included over 3,000 adults, revealing that a third of Americans are feeling worse off financially than in 2022.

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5 Ways To Avoid Well-Being Washing And Provide Authentic Support To Employees

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In a recent survey, 51% of participants blamed their boss for not taking the right steps to support their mental well-being. Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trends Index shows that 53% of workers are more likely to prioritize their mental health over work. IOSH found that survey respondents were keen to access a variety of lifestyle classes.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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According to APA’s 2022 Work and Wellbeing Survey , 81% of individuals will be on the lookout for workplaces that support mental health when they apply for jobs in the future. APA’s survey also found that 71% of employees think their employer is more concerned about the mental health of employees now than in the past.

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