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Narcissistic leaders cause employees undue stress in crisis situations

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The research , published in the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology is based on a sample from a sample of 159 people affected by workplace uncertainty, in this case the UK education sector during the first weeks of the Covid pandemic. Five weeks of longitudinal data were collected. Main image Narcissus by Caravaggio.

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Four-Day Work Week Movement Takes Hold With Small Businesses In U.K.

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The shorter workweek is believed to reduce work-related stress and boost employee morale — potentially leading to increases in productivity. However, transitioning to a four-day week presents challenges and the majority is obviously still not on board with the concept. According to a survey conducted by Startups.co.uk , 12% of U.K.

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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 post Angry, stressed and worried. The global estimate includes 2021 data from China.

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The Best Guided Sleep Meditations to Help You Fall Asleep & Wake Up Refreshed

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Benefits of guided sleep meditation include: Reduced stress and anxiety Decreased likelihood of insomnia or waking through the night Less time falling asleep and enhanced sleep quality Better focus and concentration Improved emotional well-being How do I meditate to sleep? Soothing ambient music further enhances the experience.

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Should Your Future Work Benefit Package Include An AI Therapist?

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Furthermore, the absence of substantial evidence — given that most efficacy studies on AI therapy bots have been short-term and involved small sample sizes — raises questions regarding their capacity to substitute for human therapists. What’s Driving The Widespread Adoption Of Digital Therapy?

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Highly organised CEOs can hold back a firm’s flexibility in times of change

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The researchers also found that CEOs who are anxious and can get stressed easily also make it difficult for the organisation to adapt quickly. To do so, the researchers reviewed a sample of almost over 1500 CEOs, across approximately 850 S&P 1500 firms, for the period of 2007-2018.

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Renovating Your Home? Think Like a Project Manager to Stay in Budget

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Home renovation projects can be stressful, especially when the outcome rests on your shoulders. Don’t be shy about asking clarifying questions or for samples and mock-ups of materials so you can understand what something actually looks like.