Workplace disruptions like strikes and lockouts can negatively impact a workforce’s mental health. One study found that while both strikes and lockouts …
Mental Health
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By Jeremy David Engels, Penn State To many, New Year’s Day represents the possibility for beginning anew. Of late, individuals are welcoming …
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Vancouver Police Union criticizes assault case’s handling after officer’s suicide
By Darryl Greer When Vancouver police deputy chief Fiona Wilson addressed reporters Tuesday about two Central Saanich police officers facing sexual assault charges, …
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By Jaime L Kucinskas, Hamilton College Overwork and burnout are affecting many Americans. The American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work and Well-being Survey …
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Weathering workplace tensions: Supporting employees amid geopolitical turmoil
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattBeing from the Maritimes, I spent many hours on the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Prince Edward Island, where I learned …
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Many workers may not recognize signs of job burnout: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of workers may be suffering from job burnout without realizing it, according to a recent survey by talent company Yoh. …
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‘I am exhausted’: Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
By Glenys Oberg, The University of Queensland Teachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their …
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Employee burnout fuels productivity crisis among Canadian businesses, survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployee burnout is contributing to a productivity crisis among Canadian businesses, according to new research released by the Healthcare of Ontario Pension …
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Ontario launches mental health support program for first responders, public safety workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is investing more than $32 million to provide mental health supports for first responders and public safety personnel, the provincial government …
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Physically active workers lose 10 fewer workdays annually than sedentary peers: TELUS report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPhysically active employees lose 10 fewer workdays of productivity each year compared to their sedentary counterparts, according to the latest TELUS Mental …