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Work Takes a Toll: Vast Majority Blame Jobs for Most of Their Stress

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The majority of respondents in a recent study identified the workplace as the primary source of stress in their personal lives. According to the 2024 Workforce State of Mind Report, published by Headspace , “[W]e surveyed more than 2,000 employees, business leaders, and benefits leaders to access the latest trends in workplace mental health.

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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. There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23. The statistics reveal that 1.8 An estimated 35.2

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

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Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

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Women’s Progress Stalls in the Workplace: New Deloitte Report Reveals Alarming Trends

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The data suggests that this includes a need to better support women’s professional career advancement and mental/physical well-being. Half of the women surveyed by Deloitte said they experienced higher stress levels compared to the previous year — with mental health ranking as a top concern.

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Volunteering Can Combat Loneliness and Boost Your Mental Health—Just Consider These 5 Things Before You Start

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How volunteering can help mental health Research shows that volunteering helps mental health by reducing stress and increasing positive thoughts. Before signing up to volunteer, make sure you can make the time commitment. You should never feel like, ‘Oh no, I shouldn’t have signed up for this,’” Keating says.

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Only One Type Of Workplace Well-being Program Actually Works

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Surprisingly, the data suggests that participation in most well-being initiatives, including mindfulness classes, stress management programs, and well-being apps, showed no significant improvement in employee mental health.

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The Future Of Coworking: Prioritizing Member Wellness With Attractive Amenities

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These facilities promote vitality and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Coworking spaces should recognize this and offer amenities that promote tranquility, mindfulness, and personal growth. Moreover, many coworking spaces organize workshops and provide resources focused on mental health, stress management, and personal development.