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Workplace Wellness 11
The Busy Professional’s Guide to Boosting Energy and Concentration
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Fathers' parental leave might protect men against alcohol-related morbidity
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11, TBI/PTSD 12
Coaching program reduces burnout in medical residents
Workplace Wellness 11, TBI/PTSD 12
Workplace Wellness 11, TBI/PTSD 12
Adolescence/Teens 32, Workplace Wellness 11
How parents' work stress affects family mealtimes and children's development
Adolescence/Teens 32, Workplace Wellness 11
Adolescence/Teens 32, Workplace Wellness 11
Women/Prenatal/Infant 21, Workplace Wellness 11
Job loss is linked to increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth
Women/Prenatal/Infant 21, Workplace Wellness 11
Women/Prenatal/Infant 21, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Job strain combined with high efforts and low reward doubled men's heart disease risk
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Women/Prenatal/Infant 21, Workplace Wellness 11
New parent? Night shift? New analysis suggests ideal nap strategy to survive all-nighters
Women/Prenatal/Infant 21, Workplace Wellness 11
Women/Prenatal/Infant 21, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
All work and no play will really make a dull life
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 28, Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Enter Sandman: Study shows dreams spill over into the workplace and can be channeled for productivity
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 27, Workplace Wellness 11
Are you breaking your body clock?
Health/Wellness 27, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 27, Workplace Wellness 11
Adolescence/Teens 31, Workplace Wellness 11
Better coaching to promote a person's growth
Adolescence/Teens 31, Workplace Wellness 11
Adolescence/Teens 31, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 26, Workplace Wellness 11
Creative people enjoy idle time more than others
Health/Wellness 26, Workplace Wellness 11
Health/Wellness 26, Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11, Adolescence/Teens 30
What's an underrated way to study decisions? Think out loud
Workplace Wellness 11, Adolescence/Teens 30
Workplace Wellness 11, Adolescence/Teens 30
Memory 24, Workplace Wellness 11
Entrepreneurs' brains: Researchers reveal increased cognitive flexibility
Memory 24, Workplace Wellness 11
Memory 24, Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11, Exercise/Athletic 11
Your thoughts can harm your neck and back during lifting tasks
Workplace Wellness 11, Exercise/Athletic 11
Workplace Wellness 11, Exercise/Athletic 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Even slight traffic noise has a negative impact on work performance
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11, Health/Wellness 26
Time out: We all need a three-day weekend
Workplace Wellness 11, Health/Wellness 26
Workplace Wellness 11, Health/Wellness 26
Workplace Wellness 11
Improving your work-life balance can make you a more effective leader at work
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Teachers who struggle to cope with stress report far lower job satisfaction
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Employees tend to avoid taking breaks despite high levels of stress
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Working a four-day week boosts employee wellbeing while preserving productivity, major six-month trial finds
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Workplace Wellness 11
Workplace Wellness 11
Co-working spaces limit creativity in the long run
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Fear of professional backlash may keep women from speaking up at academic conferences
Good sleep can increase women's work ambitions
Good sleep can increase women's work ambitions
Program to increase performance and well-being
Humble leaders can help make groups more effective
Shift workers 'can't all adjust to a night shift'
An engaging leadership style may boost employee engagement
Being mindful can improve your interactions with co-workers
Words matter: How to reduce gender bias with word choice
Narcissistic bosses stymie knowledge flow, cooperation inside organizations
Gratitude expressions between co-workers improve cardiovascular responses to stress
Loneliness leads to higher risk of future unemployment
Women's earnings drop after childbirth
Personality traits are associated with well-being and satisfaction in life after work
In U.S., alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually
Employers should nurture friendship and support amongst co-workers to unlock creativity
Agreeableness a helpful trait for general success in life
Your lunchtime walks in the summer could be making you less productive
Poor sleep and stress exacerbate each other among nurses who work night shift
Another pandemic challenge for nurses: Sleep problems
How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
Daytime meals may reduce health risks linked to night shift work
Study casts doubt on theory that women aren't as competitive as men
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10 Things You Can Do to Deal With Career Stress
Mentally reattaching to work important for leader success
Attractiveness pays off at work — but there’s a trick to level the playing field
Use your team’s emotions to boost creativity
Night shift work is linked to increased risk of heart problems
'Why you gotta be so rude?' Study highlights 'vicious cycle' of workplace incivility
‘Hey, do you have a second?’— The upside of workplace interruptions
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Leaders who embrace on-job learning and listen to employees have more resilient teams
Early bird or night owl? Study links shift worker sleep to 'chronotype'
Drivers with shift work sleep disorder 3x more likely to be in crash
Salad or cheeseburger? Your co-workers shape your food choices
Shift-work causes negative impacts on health, affects men and women differently
Heart health of shift workers linked to body clock
How can remote workers best manage work-home conflict?
Late night snacks may hurt your workplace performance
Tired at the office? Take a quick break; your work will benefit
Insights on how night shift work increases cancer risk
Leisure physical activity is linked with health benefits but work activity is not
Stress from work and social interactions put women at higher coronary heart disease risk
Benefits of team building exercises jeopardized if not truly voluntary
Depressed and out of work? Therapy may help you find a job
Bosses need appreciation, too
Making the best decision: Math shows diverse thinkers equal better results
Burnout can exacerbate work stress, further promoting a vicious circle
Emergency care doctors not getting sufficient 'down time'
Researchers identify how night-shift work causes internal clock confusion
successful people, aesthetic goals, economic goals, family/relationship goals, political goals, religious goals, social goals
People's life goals relate to their personality type
successful people, aesthetic goals, economic goals, family/relationship goals, political goals, religious goals, social goals
successful people, aesthetic goals, economic goals, family/relationship goals, political goals, religious goals, social goals
Teacher stress linked with higher risk of student suspensions
Exposure to workplace sexual harassment linked to an increased risk of suicidal behavior
poor interpersonal relationships, disagreeableness poor interpersonal relationships, disagreeableness, quarrelsome people, hostile people, abusive people
Being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead
poor interpersonal relationships, disagreeableness poor interpersonal relationships, disagreeableness, quarrelsome people, hostile people, abusive people
poor interpersonal relationships, disagreeableness poor interpersonal relationships, disagreeableness, quarrelsome people, hostile people, abusive people
nightshift chronically sleep-deprived, chronically sleep-deprived, night shift workers, shift workers caffeine
A coffee and catnap keep you sharp on the nightshift
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nightshift chronically sleep-deprived, chronically sleep-deprived, night shift workers, shift workers caffeine
nurse wellbeing, nurses burnout, emotional exhaustion physicians, emotional exhaustion nurses, burned out nurses
Nurses burned out and want to quit
nurse wellbeing, nurses burnout, emotional exhaustion physicians, emotional exhaustion nurses, burned out nurses
nurse wellbeing, nurses burnout, emotional exhaustion physicians, emotional exhaustion nurses, burned out nurses
college internship pay, college internship gender gap
Women less likely to receive pay for college internships
college internship pay, college internship gender gap
college internship pay, college internship gender gap
ADHD sleep, entrepreneurial ADHD, sleep entrepreneurial performance
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
ADHD sleep, entrepreneurial ADHD, sleep entrepreneurial performance
ADHD sleep, entrepreneurial ADHD, sleep entrepreneurial performance
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emergency medicine physicians stress, ER physicians stress, emotional exhaustion physicians, burnout physicians, burnout exhaustion, burnout health care community
Front-line physicians stressed and anxious at work and home
emergency medicine physicians stress, ER physicians stress, emotional exhaustion physicians, burnout physicians, burnout exhaustion, burnout health care community
emergency medicine physicians stress, ER physicians stress, emotional exhaustion physicians, burnout physicians, burnout exhaustion, burnout health care community
STEM careers, gender stereotypes, gender stereotypes science, gender stereotypes bias, career-gender associations, career-gender bias, ingrain gender stereotypes, gender bias
Language may undermine women in science and tech
STEM careers, gender stereotypes, gender stereotypes science, gender stereotypes bias, career-gender associations, career-gender bias, ingrain gender stereotypes, gender bias
STEM careers, gender stereotypes, gender stereotypes science, gender stereotypes bias, career-gender associations, career-gender bias, ingrain gender stereotypes, gender bias
pregnancy discrimination, postpartum depressive symptoms, workplace pregnancy discrimination, pregnant workers, expectant mothers, expectant mothers workplace
Troubling connection between workplace pregnancy discrimination and health of mothers, babies
pregnancy discrimination, postpartum depressive symptoms, workplace pregnancy discrimination, pregnant workers, expectant mothers, expectant mothers workplace
pregnancy discrimination, postpartum depressive symptoms, workplace pregnancy discrimination, pregnant workers, expectant mothers, expectant mothers workplace
work intrusion, work intrusion technology, work-life boundaries, work-life balance
Control over work-life boundaries creates crucial buffer to manage after-hours work stress
work intrusion, work intrusion technology, work-life boundaries, work-life balance
work intrusion, work intrusion technology, work-life boundaries, work-life balance
meetings technology use, introspective illusion
To make a good impression, leave cell phone alone during work meetings
meetings technology use, introspective illusion
meetings technology use, introspective illusion
work breaks, middle of the day breaks, walking breaks cognition, lunch breaks
Why do so many of us feel guilty about taking a lunch break?
work breaks, middle of the day breaks, walking breaks cognition, lunch breaks
work breaks, middle of the day breaks, walking breaks cognition, lunch breaks
cycling post-lockdown, cycling heart disease, cycling cardiovascular disease, cycling commuters cardiovascular disease, cycling commuters
Walking or cycling to work associated with reduced risk of early death and illness
cycling post-lockdown, cycling heart disease, cycling cardiovascular disease, cycling commuters cardiovascular disease, cycling commuters
cycling post-lockdown, cycling heart disease, cycling cardiovascular disease, cycling commuters cardiovascular disease, cycling commuters
COVID-19 mental health, healthier workforce, employees' cognitive capability, employee autonomy
Is your job killing you? Stress, lack of autonomy, ability can lead to depression, death
COVID-19 mental health, healthier workforce, employees' cognitive capability, employee autonomy
COVID-19 mental health, healthier workforce, employees' cognitive capability, employee autonomy
multitasking stress, multi-tasking practices
Multitasking in the workplace can lead to negative emotions
multitasking stress, multi-tasking practices
multitasking stress, multi-tasking practices
burnout depression, burnout, workplace burnout, burnout exhaustion, depressive symptoms burnout
Feeling burned out? The contributors could be more related to depression than you think
burnout depression, burnout, workplace burnout, burnout exhaustion, depressive symptoms burnout
burnout depression, burnout, workplace burnout, burnout exhaustion, depressive symptoms burnout
work-related stress, work stress, cardiovascular disease work stress, stress peripheral artery disease
Work-related stress linked to increased risk for peripheral artery disease
work-related stress, work stress, cardiovascular disease work stress, stress peripheral artery disease
work-related stress, work stress, cardiovascular disease work stress, stress peripheral artery disease
chronic job insecurity, chronic job insecurity neuroticism, neuroticism, job insecurity
Job insecurity negatively affects your personality
chronic job insecurity, chronic job insecurity neuroticism, neuroticism, job insecurity
chronic job insecurity, chronic job insecurity neuroticism, neuroticism, job insecurity
prolonged sunlight exposure, sunlight exposure, sunlight exposure cognitive performance
Working in the sun: Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance
prolonged sunlight exposure, sunlight exposure, sunlight exposure cognitive performance
prolonged sunlight exposure, sunlight exposure, sunlight exposure cognitive performance
reducing prejudice, reducing prejudice intergroup harmony, reducing prejudice social change, social change, social change intergroup harmony, intergroup harmony, intergroup contact, greater social equality, historically disadvantaged groups, historically advantaged groups, structural inequalities
Effects of contact between minority and majority groups more complex than once believed
reducing prejudice, reducing prejudice intergroup harmony, reducing prejudice social change, social change, social change intergroup harmony, intergroup harmony, intergroup contact, greater social equality, historically disadvantaged groups, historically advantaged groups, structural inequalities
reducing prejudice, reducing prejudice intergroup harmony, reducing prejudice social change, social change, social change intergroup harmony, intergroup harmony, intergroup contact, greater social equality, historically disadvantaged groups, historically advantaged groups, structural inequalities
middle school teachers, elementary school teachers stress, middle school teachers stress, teaching stress, teaching stress student success, teaching stress student negative outcomes, teaching stress negative outcomes, stressful school environments
Nearly all middle school teachers are highly stressed
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middle school teachers, elementary school teachers stress, middle school teachers stress, teaching stress, teaching stress student success, teaching stress student negative outcomes, teaching stress negative outcomes, stressful school environments
burnout irregular heartbeat, job burnout irregular heartbeat, job burnout, burnout, irregular heartbeat, burnout exhaustion irregular heartbeat, burnout exhaustion, exhaustion irregular heartbeat, burnout exhaustion cardiovascular disease, job burnout exhaustion cardiovascular disease, exhaustion cardiovascular disease, burnout cardiovascular disease, job burnout cardiovascular disease
Burnout linked with irregular heartbeat
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burnout irregular heartbeat, job burnout irregular heartbeat, job burnout, burnout, irregular heartbeat, burnout exhaustion irregular heartbeat, burnout exhaustion, exhaustion irregular heartbeat, burnout exhaustion cardiovascular disease, job burnout exhaustion cardiovascular disease, exhaustion cardiovascular disease, burnout cardiovascular disease, job burnout cardiovascular disease
women's achievements, women's achievements workplace, female achievements workplace, female achievements, male-stereotyped industries, male-stereotyped industries women, female-stereotyped industries, mixed-gender group, male-dominated industries, male-dominated industries women, females male-dominated industries
Highlighting women's achievements makes them want to be the boss
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women's achievements, women's achievements workplace, female achievements workplace, female achievements, male-stereotyped industries, male-stereotyped industries women, female-stereotyped industries, mixed-gender group, male-dominated industries, male-dominated industries women, females male-dominated industries
stress reduction in the workplace, workplace stress reduction, workplace stress reduction plants, workplace stress reduction green plants, workplace stress reduction indoor plants, stress reduction indoor plants, nature, nature mental health, nature wellbeing, nature stress
Plants can improve your work life
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stress reduction in the workplace, workplace stress reduction, workplace stress reduction plants, workplace stress reduction green plants, workplace stress reduction indoor plants, stress reduction indoor plants, nature, nature mental health, nature wellbeing, nature stress
high blood pressure long work hours, high blood pressure work hours, high blood pressure work, hypertension long work hours, hypertension work hours, hypertension job strain, job strain
Long work hours at the office linked to both regular and hidden high blood pressure
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high blood pressure long work hours, high blood pressure work hours, high blood pressure work, hypertension long work hours, hypertension work hours, hypertension job strain, job strain
workplace flirting, flirting social sexual behavior workplace, social sexual behavior workplace, sexual behavior workplace, workplace jokes and innuendoe, workplace jokes, workplace innuendoe, workplace flirtation stress insomnia, workplace flirtation stress, workplace flirtation insomnia, workplace sexual storytelling, sexual storytelling
Flirting among coworkers can reduce stress
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job burnout, burnout physicians, workplace burnout, burnout health care community, clinician burnout, positive workplace relationship, positive work environments
Consensus report shows burnout prevalent in health care community
job burnout, burnout physicians, workplace burnout, burnout health care community, clinician burnout, positive workplace relationship, positive work environments
job burnout, burnout physicians, workplace burnout, burnout health care community, clinician burnout, positive workplace relationship, positive work environments
early-career setback, future career impact
Science demonstrates that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
early-career setback, future career impact
early-career setback, future career impact
workplace diversity, hiring diversity
Heterogeneity in the workplace: 'Diversity is very important to us -- but not in my team'
workplace diversity, hiring diversity
workplace diversity, hiring diversity
kindness worker performance, employer kindness worker performance, employer kindness depression
A little kindness goes a long way for worker performance and health
kindness worker performance, employer kindness worker performance, employer kindness depression
kindness worker performance, employer kindness worker performance, employer kindness depression
workplace gender bias, women promotions
Hiring committees that don't believe in gender bias promote fewer women
workplace gender bias, women promotions
workplace gender bias, women promotions
shiftworkers alertness, nightshift eating patterns, nightshift eating sleepiness
Maximizing alertness and productivity on the nightshift
shiftworkers alertness, nightshift eating patterns, nightshift eating sleepiness
shiftworkers alertness, nightshift eating patterns, nightshift eating sleepiness
healthy employees, employee stress, employee health, workplace wellness, employee morale, employee workloads
Tips for Keeping Your Employee Wellness on Track This Holiday Season
healthy employees, employee stress, employee health, workplace wellness, employee morale, employee workloads
healthy employees, employee stress, employee health, workplace wellness, employee morale, employee workloads
vaccination rates infants, vaccination rates paid family leave, paid family leave, immunizations infants, infants vaccinations
Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants
vaccination rates infants, vaccination rates paid family leave, paid family leave, immunizations infants, infants vaccinations
vaccination rates infants, vaccination rates paid family leave, paid family leave, immunizations infants, infants vaccinations
women scientists, gender gap, gender diversity, gender roles
Women scientists author fewer invited commentaries in medical journals than men
women scientists, gender gap, gender diversity, gender roles
women scientists, gender gap, gender diversity, gender roles
gender stereotypes, female leader, women CEOs
Women CEOs judged more harshly than men for corporate ethical failures
gender stereotypes, female leader, women CEOs
gender stereotypes, female leader, women CEOs
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Sleep is essential for business leaders seeking next successful venture
sleep job performance, exhaustion entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs sleep quality
Sleep is essential for business leaders seeking next successful venture
sleep job performance, exhaustion entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs sleep quality

Businessman resting at desk (stock image). Credit: © Syda Productions / Adobe Stock

sleep job performance, exhaustion entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs sleep quality
flexible workload, reduced workload, reduced-load work
Doing more with less: Flexible, reduced-load jobs a win-win for workers, employers
flexible workload, reduced workload, reduced-load work
flexible workload, reduced workload, reduced-load work
bullying bosses, workplace safety, victimized employees
Workplace safety can worsen under bullying bosses
bullying bosses, workplace safety, victimized employees
bullying bosses, workplace safety, victimized employees
social service workers stress, emotional resilience, social service workers, social service workers mental health, caregivers emotional stress, caregivers disasters, mental health counselors, mental health social workers, mental health caregivers
Coping skills program helps social service workers reduce stress, trauma after disasters
social service workers stress, emotional resilience, social service workers, social service workers mental health, caregivers emotional stress, caregivers disasters, mental health counselors, mental health social workers, mental health caregivers
social service workers stress, emotional resilience, social service workers, social service workers mental health, caregivers emotional stress, caregivers disasters, mental health counselors, mental health social workers, mental health caregivers
work-life balance, work-life balance gender, gender disparity, life satisfaction elasticity, life satisfaction, work-family conflict, personal and leisure time
New study reveals surprising gender disparity in work-life balance
work-life balance, work-life balance gender, gender disparity, life satisfaction elasticity, life satisfaction, work-family conflict, personal and leisure time
work-life balance, work-life balance gender, gender disparity, life satisfaction elasticity, life satisfaction, work-family conflict, personal and leisure time
social cooperation
Birds of a feather flock together to keep their options open
social cooperation
social cooperation
personal sexual conduct, professional conduct, infidelity, personal infidelity, workplace misconduct
Marital infidelity and professional misconduct linked
personal sexual conduct, professional conduct, infidelity, personal infidelity, workplace misconduct
personal sexual conduct, professional conduct, infidelity, personal infidelity, workplace misconduct
workplace deception, workplace liar, workplace corruption
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it
workplace deception, workplace liar, workplace corruption
workplace deception, workplace liar, workplace corruption
employee suggestions, leader-employer relationship
How bosses react influences whether workers speak up
employee suggestions, leader-employer relationship
employee suggestions, leader-employer relationship
extroverts, extroverts workplace, workplace introvert, extroversion, extroversion motivation
Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are
extroverts, extroverts workplace, workplace introvert, extroversion, extroversion motivation
extroverts, extroverts workplace, workplace introvert, extroversion, extroversion motivation
eating behaviors at work, obesity absenteeism, absenteeism, work dietary quality, dietary quality hypertension
Eating healthily at work matters
eating behaviors at work, obesity absenteeism, absenteeism, work dietary quality, dietary quality hypertension
eating behaviors at work, obesity absenteeism, absenteeism, work dietary quality, dietary quality hypertension
job stress, job stress hypertension, job stress impaired sleep, impaired sleep work, impaired sleep cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease work stress
Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It's more serious than you think
job stress, job stress hypertension, job stress impaired sleep, impaired sleep work, impaired sleep cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease work stress
job stress, job stress hypertension, job stress impaired sleep, impaired sleep work, impaired sleep cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease work stress
loyal positive teams, business loyal positive teams, positive leadership, managers empathy integrity, managers empathy, managers integrity, servant leaders, servant leadership, servant leader, Greenleaf servant leader, Greenleaf, Greenleaf servant leadership
Bosses who put their followers first can boost their business
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schadenfreude, schadenfreude mistreatment, victim mistreatment, workplace mistreatment, inclusive climate, mistreatment spirals
Schadenfreude: Your pain is my gain
schadenfreude, schadenfreude mistreatment, victim mistreatment, workplace mistreatment, inclusive climate, mistreatment spirals
schadenfreude, schadenfreude mistreatment, victim mistreatment, workplace mistreatment, inclusive climate, mistreatment spirals
receptive to criticism, creative process criticism, creative process negative feedback, negative feedback, negative feedback creative thinking, creative thinking, employees poor performance
To keep the creative juices flowing, employees should be receptive to criticism
receptive to criticism, creative process criticism, creative process negative feedback, negative feedback, negative feedback creative thinking, creative thinking, employees poor performance
receptive to criticism, creative process criticism, creative process negative feedback, negative feedback, negative feedback creative thinking, creative thinking, employees poor performance
toxic work environment, toxic work environment stress, ethical leadership, ethical leadership emotional support, job emotional support, work-family conflict, work-family conflict stress, workplace compassion
Preventing toxic work environments through ethical leadership
toxic work environment, toxic work environment stress, ethical leadership, ethical leadership emotional support, job emotional support, work-family conflict, work-family conflict stress, workplace compassion
toxic work environment, toxic work environment stress, ethical leadership, ethical leadership emotional support, job emotional support, work-family conflict, work-family conflict stress, workplace compassion
shift work diabetes, shift work metabolic disease, shift work heart disease, shift work triglycerides, shift work blood sugar levels
Shift work increases diabetes and heart disease risk
shift work diabetes, shift work metabolic disease, shift work heart disease, shift work triglycerides, shift work blood sugar levels
shift work diabetes, shift work metabolic disease, shift work heart disease, shift work triglycerides, shift work blood sugar levels
gender stereotypes, stereotypes, female competence, male competence
Women now seen as equally as or more competent than men
gender stereotypes, stereotypes, female competence, male competence
gender stereotypes, stereotypes, female competence, male competence
vacation cardiovascular disease, vacation heart health
Medical proof a vacation is good for your heart
vacation cardiovascular disease, vacation heart health
vacation cardiovascular disease, vacation heart health
working mental health, jobless mental health, unemployment mental health, unemployment wellbeing
One day of employment a week is all we need for mental health benefits
working mental health, jobless mental health, unemployment mental health, unemployment wellbeing
working mental health, jobless mental health, unemployment mental health, unemployment wellbeing
sleep loss, sleep loss poor judgement
Minor sleep loss can put your job at risk
sleep loss, sleep loss poor judgement
sleep loss, sleep loss poor judgement
workplace mindfulness, meditation United States Marine Corps, mindfulness at work, workplace compassion, mindfulness research, mindfulness USMC, mindfulness Google, mindfulness Aetna, mindfulness Mayo Clinic
Mindfulness in the workplace improves employee focus, attention, behavior
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workplace mindfulness, meditation United States Marine Corps, mindfulness at work, workplace compassion, mindfulness research, mindfulness USMC, mindfulness Google, mindfulness Aetna, mindfulness Mayo Clinic
workplace gratitude, gratitude reception, burnout, burnout physicians, job burnout, workplace burnout, workplace positive feedback, express gratitude, express gratitude connection, positive workplace relationship
The power of gratitude in the workplace
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workplace gratitude, gratitude reception, burnout, burnout physicians, job burnout, workplace burnout, workplace positive feedback, express gratitude, express gratitude connection, positive workplace relationship
workplace mistreatment, workplace victimization, workplace bullying
Good grief: Victimized employees don't get a break
workplace mistreatment, workplace victimization, workplace bullying
workplace mistreatment, workplace victimization, workplace bullying
bullying bosses, workplace bullying, counterproductive work behavior, workplace unfairness, abusive supervision, stress management training, uncontrollable stress
Bullying bosses negatively impact employee performance and behavior
bullying bosses, workplace bullying, counterproductive work behavior, workplace unfairness, abusive supervision, stress management training, uncontrollable stress
bullying bosses, workplace bullying, counterproductive work behavior, workplace unfairness, abusive supervision, stress management training, uncontrollable stress
workplace cooperation, group cooperation
A new approach to an old question: How do we actually cooperate?
workplace cooperation, group cooperation
workplace cooperation, group cooperation
non-visible stigmas, visible stigmas, workplace stigma
Be yourself at work -- It's healthier and more productive
non-visible stigmas, visible stigmas, workplace stigma
non-visible stigmas, visible stigmas, workplace stigma
depression women, depression women work, women depressive symptoms, weekend working
Working long hours linked to depression in women
depression women, depression women work, women depressive symptoms, weekend working
depression women, depression women work, women depressive symptoms, weekend working
6 Ways to Prevent Burnout in your Career
job burnout, job stress
6 Ways to Prevent Burnout in your Career
job burnout, job stress
job burnout, job stress
Tips for Leaving Your Problems at Home and Improving Productivity at Work
workplace performance, work productivity
Tips for Leaving Your Problems at Home and Improving Productivity at Work
workplace performance, work productivity
workplace performance, work productivity
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mothers work schedules, children's sleep, flextime, low-socioeconomic status workers, children sleep
Kids' sleep may suffer from moms' tight work schedules
mothers work schedules, children's sleep, flextime, low-socioeconomic status workers, children sleep
mothers work schedules, children's sleep, flextime, low-socioeconomic status workers, children sleep
weight gain job, women weight gain, work demands weight, work-related stress
Women gain weight when job demands are high
weight gain job, women weight gain, work demands weight, work-related stress
weight gain job, women weight gain, work demands weight, work-related stress
women leaders, gender gap
Men are still more likely than women to be perceived as leaders
women leaders, gender gap
women leaders, gender gap
PTSD prison, prison employees, prison employees PTSD, prison employees stress, prison employees safety, corrections profession
PTSD rate among prison employees equals that of war veterans
PTSD prison, prison employees, prison employees PTSD, prison employees stress, prison employees safety, corrections profession
PTSD prison, prison employees, prison employees PTSD, prison employees stress, prison employees safety, corrections profession
workplace motivation, workplace rewards
It's about time: Immediate rewards boost workplace motivation
workplace motivation, workplace rewards
workplace motivation, workplace rewards
workplace stress, heart rhythm disorders
Stressful jobs are associated with a higher risk of heart rhythm disorders
workplace stress, heart rhythm disorders
workplace stress, heart rhythm disorders
older workers stress, job autonomy
Why older workers might be more stressed than younger ones
older workers stress, job autonomy
older workers stress, job autonomy
aggression at work, workplace aggression
Aggression at work can lead to 'vicious circle' of misconduct
aggression at work, workplace aggression
aggression at work, workplace aggression
mindfulness at work, meditation teams
Mindfulness at work: Study first to uncover positive benefits for teams
mindfulness at work, meditation teams
mindfulness at work, meditation teams
workplace flexibility, workplace environment, telecommuting
Workplace flexibility bias not just a mother's problem
workplace flexibility, workplace environment, telecommuting
workplace flexibility, workplace environment, telecommuting
elementary school teachers, elementary school teachers stress, teacher stress
More than 9 in 10 elementary school teachers feel highly stressed
elementary school teachers, elementary school teachers stress, teacher stress
elementary school teachers, elementary school teachers stress, teacher stress
rude behavior workplace, negative thoughts work
Let it go: Mental breaks after work improve sleep
rude behavior workplace, negative thoughts work
rude behavior workplace, negative thoughts work
workplace anxiety, workplace performance
Workplace anxiety isn't always a bad thing: It can boost performance
workplace anxiety, workplace performance
workplace anxiety, workplace performance
gender differences, sexual harassment, sexual harassment workplace
Men willing to punish more than women to get ahead
gender differences, sexual harassment, sexual harassment workplace
gender differences, sexual harassment, sexual harassment workplace
overseas work, foreign environment, expatriates
Considering an employee for an overseas assignment?
overseas work, foreign environment, expatriates
overseas work, foreign environment, expatriates
queen bee syndrome, derogatory remarks, demeaning remarks
Incivility at work: Is 'queen bee syndrome' getting worse?
queen bee syndrome, derogatory remarks, demeaning remarks
queen bee syndrome, derogatory remarks, demeaning remarks
job loss, entrepreneurship
Hitting rock bottom after job loss can be beneficial
job loss, entrepreneurship
job loss, entrepreneurship
active work stations, standing desks, sedentary workplace
Standing room only at work
active work stations, standing desks, sedentary workplace
active work stations, standing desks, sedentary workplace
burnout physicians, workplace stress
Workplace stress can take a toll on your brain surgeon, too
burnout physicians, workplace stress
burnout physicians, workplace stress
dimly lit rooms memory, dim light
Does dim light make us dumber?
dimly lit rooms memory, dim light
dimly lit rooms memory, dim light
abusive bosses, psychopath, abusive supervisors
Flourishing under an abusive boss? You may be a psychopath
abusive bosses, psychopath, abusive supervisors
abusive bosses, psychopath, abusive supervisors
long-term sick leave, job insecurity, employee health
Being treated unfairly at work increases risk of long-term sick leave
long-term sick leave, job insecurity, employee health
long-term sick leave, job insecurity, employee health
sleeping difficulties retirement, retirement, stressful work
Duration of sleep increases and sleeping difficulties decrease after retirement
sleeping difficulties retirement, retirement, stressful work
sleeping difficulties retirement, retirement, stressful work
sexual harassment, sexual harassment workplace
Sexual harassment on the job still carries large impact
sexual harassment, sexual harassment workplace
sexual harassment, sexual harassment workplace
workplace bullying, workplace bullying type 2 diabetes, bullying diabetes
Workplace bullying, violence are risk factors for type 2 diabetes
workplace bullying, workplace bullying type 2 diabetes, bullying diabetes
workplace bullying, workplace bullying type 2 diabetes, bullying diabetes
stress level workplace
How well do we perceive other people's stress levels in the workplace
stress level workplace
stress level workplace
abusive bosses, abusive managers, bullying, abusive behavior, abusive behavior workplace
Abusive bosses experience short-lived benefits
abusive bosses, abusive managers, bullying, abusive behavior, abusive behavior workplace
abusive bosses, abusive managers, bullying, abusive behavior, abusive behavior workplace
hostile social environment, American workers, threatening social environment at work
American workplace is physically and emotionally taxing
hostile social environment, American workers, threatening social environment at work
hostile social environment, American workers, threatening social environment at work
workplace conflict, women workplace conflict, gender diversity, gender inequality
Strong friendships among women in the workplace reduce conflict
workplace conflict, women workplace conflict, gender diversity, gender inequality
workplace conflict, women workplace conflict, gender diversity, gender inequality
teacher burnout
Is teacher burnout contagious?
teacher burnout
teacher burnout
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woman workplace
Women get less credit than men in the workplace
woman workplace
woman workplace
burnout, burnout physicians
Doctors' burnout should be treated as organization-wide problem
burnout, burnout physicians
burnout, burnout physicians
burnout, burnout physicians, job strain
Employees of medical centers report high stress, negative health behaviors
burnout, burnout physicians, job strain
burnout, burnout physicians, job strain
sleep travel, travel health
Feel anxious? Have trouble sleeping? You may be traveling for business too often
sleep travel, travel health
sleep travel, travel health
sexual harassment, depression, sexual harassment depression
Workplace sexual harassment 'a chronic problem,' says expert
sexual harassment, depression, sexual harassment depression
sexual harassment, depression, sexual harassment depression
male bias, investors, start-up
Women-run start-ups hampered by bias among male investors
male bias, investors, start-up
male bias, investors, start-up
night shifts, diabetes, black women, African-American women
Black women working night shifts have an increased risk of developing diabetes
night shifts, diabetes, black women, African-American women
night shifts, diabetes, black women, African-American women
Burnt-out workers more likely to make irrational decisions
Working long hours linked to higher risk of stroke
Study of RCMP officers finds quality of relationships with coworkers, supervisors helps reduce effects of workplace anxiety
Anxiety in the workplace can lead to lower job performance
Passion for your job? If not, it's attainable
Covert and overt forms of sexism are equally damaging to working women
As adults continue to age beyond their reproductive years, despite physical frailty setting in, they are often regarded as experts - such as in music and storytelling
Older adults possess important forms of expertise
Longer breaks are good, but it's beneficial to take frequent short breaks.
"Better breaks" incorporate activities that employees prefer.
The most beneficial time to take a workday break is mid-morning.
How to take better workday breaks
Squabbles at work may be result of office design
Focus on well-being improves worker health while lowering costs
Over half of workers with depression do not recognize need for treatment Researchers say unrecognized need for care among workers is a major barrier to treatment, contributes to productivity loss
Workplace mentors benefit female employees more than men
Can work stress be linked to stroke?
Burnout, depression: Two entities or one?
Feeling emotionally attached to work leads to improved well-being
Could your job be making you obese?
Weighing the options
The head vs. the heart
Follow your heart as you pursue your career Study finds talent is less important than passion when it comes to professional success
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Physicians and burnout: It's getting worse
Your self-image may influence how you set goals, research shows
To earn gratitude, put some effort into it
Breaking bread with colleagues boosts productivity
Best crisis managers are not what you would expect
Modern office environment makes most people uncomfortable
When the boss's ethical behavior breaks bad
Research reveals workplace interventions to combat burnout, work-related stress
How shift work effect cognitive functions
Dull and dirty: Your workplace could affect brain function
Power causes distrust
Study explores emotional intelligence and stress in social work
Narcissistic superior can be a good leader
Truth to age-old maxim 'work hard, play hard'
Workplace climate, not women's 'nature,' responsible for gender-based job stress
More than four in 10 working adults think their work impacts their health
Music at work increases cooperation, teamwork
Women do ask for pay rises but don’t get them
Employees of medical centers report high stress, negative health behaviors
Group work can harm memory
How workplace stress contributes to cardiovascular disease
High status job means you are less likely to respond to treatment for depression
On the job: Is it better to fit in or stand out?
'Nice' women earn less than their more assertive counterparts
Workplace fun is fundamental for learning on the job
Researchers uncover why morning people should not work at night
Employers need to do more to encourage staff to switch off at home
Exercise, sleep are key to keeping employees from bringing home work frustrations
Does stress lead to lengthier periods of sick leave?
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mindfulness workplace, Anne Foy
Could Mindfulness Reduce Employee Absenteeism In the Workplace?
mindfulness workplace, Anne Foy
mindfulness workplace, Anne Foy
Managers can boost creativity by 'empowering leadership' and earning employees' trust
Artificial light, biological clock disruptions, increase breast cancer risk
Resetting the circadian clock: Shift workers might want to skip high-iron foods at night
Walking workstations improve physical, mental health, builds healthier workplace
Resilience training shows promise in preventing burnout among ICU nurses
Office stress? Workers may wait before acting out
Employees offered financial incentives were 33 times more likely to participate in wellness programs
Obesity-related work absences are 'financial drain' for states
Check less to reduce email stress
Relationship between sleep cycle, cancer found
Worksite health promotion programs: Why don't people participate?
Insomnia can predict the appearance of back pain in adults
Long working hours linked to increased risky alcohol use
Workplace bullying a vicious circle
Workplace negativity can hurt productivity
Workplace lifestyle intervention program improves health
New work schedule could cure your 'social jetlag'
Workplace-based wellness programs reduce weight
Managers: Motivating the employee willing to go the extra mile
When health risks go down, worker productivity goes up
Study links insomnia to impaired work performance in night shift workers
Shiftwork can affect your health
Natural sounds improve mood and productivity
Workplace intervention improves sleep of employees' children
Glancing at greenery on a city rooftop can markedly boost concentration levels
High levels of moral reasoning correspond with increased gray matter in brain
Bright light after night shift may enhance alertness and cognitive performance
Causal pathway may link job stress, sleep disturbances
Anxious? Depressed? Blame it on your middle-management position
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Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Risks
Night Work May Impair Glucose Tolerance
Study Links Workplace Daylight Exposure to Sleep, Activity and Quality of Life
Higher-Activity Jobs Tied to Sleep Extremes
Workplace and Financial Stress Lead to Poor Health Choices
Transformational leadership has positive effects on employee well-being
Women working shifts are at greater risk of miscarriage, menstrual disruption and subfertility
Playing video games can boost brain power
Higher Emotional Intelligence Leads to Better Decision-Making
Mindfulness in the Workplace
Getting Excited Helps With Performance Anxiety More Than Trying to Calm Down
Fatigued nurses more likely to regret their clinical decisions
Workplace wellness programs can cut chronic illness costs
Want a Better Work-Life Balance? Exercise
Correctional officer stress studied: Conflicts between work, family life common
Warning: Your open-plan office can make you ill
Business: Creativity and innovation need to talk more
Creative activities outside work can improve job performance
Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting
Non-diet approach to weight management more effective in worksite wellness programs
Daylight is best medicine for nurses
Work-related stress a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Shift workers: Evidence for sleep-inducing and alertness drugs is weak
Abusive leadership infects entire team
Humble leaders get more commitment
Online mindfulness intervention reduces fatigue, negative work-related worry
Walking or cycling to work improves wellbeing
Burnout caused by more than just job stress
Nurse survey shows longer working hours impact on quality of care
Supervisors' abuse, regardless of intent, can make employees behave poorly