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Despite The Pandemic’s Threat Dwindling, 45% Of Workers Saw A Spike In Stress This Year

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With this, Owl Labs and Global Workplace Analytics have released their sixth annual State of Remote Work report that touches on the intricacies of today’s remote workplace. . Additionally, despite the threat of the pandemic falling, concerns over inflation and a recession have caused employee stress to spike.

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Wellbeing at an ‘all-time low’ claims report

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A new report published by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc., Wellbeing Report: A benchmark for Canadian health , based on data gathered through Dialogue’s Wellbeing Score benchmarking thousands of people across Canada, is indicative of trends seen across the globe.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Money and Stress in America. For years money has been a leading cause of stress for most Americans. Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress. Beatty is hardly alone. Many purchases are wants, not needs.

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‘4ugust’ Initiative Invites U.K. Companies to Embrace Four-Day Weeks in Summer Experiment

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The results of the 2022 trial were promising, with the data revealing an overall decrease in employee stress and sick days, improved retention rates, and no loss in productivity. It also presents a unique time in the calendar year for companies to test the waters with minimal risk. Additionally, the U.K.’s

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Remote Teams Got You Stressed? Here’s How To Communicate Your Way Out Of Conflict

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And similar data emerges from research by Stanford University’s Nicholas Bloom, who reported in March 2023 that in cities like New York, Chicago and Atlanta, more postings are open to remote workers than at any time in the past three years. The post Remote Teams Got You Stressed?

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Leaders who vanish in times of crisis increase stress and likelihood of burnout

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Leaders who are not present during a time of organisational crisis increase workers’ stress levels and the likelihood of them burning out, according to new research from a number of UK business schools, including Durham University Business School. This increased the feeling of stress, burnout and even absenteeism for staff.

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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That’s a significant leap compared to the 65% reported in non-pet-friendly workplaces ( Nationwide and HABRI ). This presents a golden opportunity for coworking operators to stand out and attract a unique customer base — individuals who wish to share their workspace with their furry companions. There are seven major advantages.

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