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Knowing that colleagues use mental health benefits may encourage others: study

May 17, 2024

London — People who are aware that their co-workers are using employer-provided mental health benefits may be more likely to use them too, researchers say.

Help employees eat healthy at workplace events

February 25, 2024

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Rewarding employees with pizza may be a popular way to celebrate a workplace success, but it isn’t exactly the healthiest choice. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says employers should “encourage healthier food and beverage choices at workplace meetings, conferences, parties and other events.”

Job-seekers weigh health and wellness benefits during searches: survey

January 30, 2019

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Menlo Park, CA — Nearly three-quarters of office workers take into account potential employers’ health and wellness offerings when looking for a job, according to the results of a recent survey.

Second job may increase safety and health risks

August 11, 2014

Hopkinton, MA – People who work two or more jobs may be at an increased risk for fatigue and injury, according to a study from the Center for Injury Epidemiology at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety.

Time to look at mental health in the workplace?

February 25, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Employers are responsible for ensuring the physical safety and health of their workers. Should they also take steps to ensure the mental well-being of their workers?

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Researchers target sedentary behavior in the workplace

March 1, 2012

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Desk jobs might be considered safe by the general public, but a growing body of research suggests that all that time spent sitting – in front of a computer, in meetings, even driving to and from work – may be harmful to your health. Experts are targeting workplace behavior and design to help reduce sitting time.