While 78% think mental health is as important as physical health, only 34% globally say their country’s healthcare system treats them equally. Sixty-two per cent say in the past year their daily life has been disrupted due to stress and 39% say they have had to take time off work in...
As a society, we have made strides when discussing mental health and its impact on physical health, but there are still people who are afraid to take time off of work for their mental health. We need to have conversations that eradicate this fear. “In the United States, almost half of ...
YOUNG PEOPLE MORE LIKELY TO BE OFF WORK WITH POOR MENTAL HEALTH THAN OVER-40SBRITISH EMPLOYERS ARE their most pessimistic about hiring and investment since the depths of the coronavims pandemic crisis due to surging inflation and an acute shortage of workers to fill jobs,according to a new ...
For employees experiencing burnout or high levels of stress due to work or personal challenges, a mental health day offers the chance to rest and refresh their spirits.
Downtime is non-negotiable when it comes to having good mental health at work which leads to great productivity. Various studies even highlight the importance oftaking regular breaks, like “movement breaks,” which are designed to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and depress...
A record 35% of people aged 18-24 were classed as ‘inactive’ this year, driven by a mental health crisis October 9 2024 Work Watch Heartbreak leave can help employees recover from shattered relationships A bill in the Philippines is trying to secure time off for workers after a break-up...
If you’re experiencing occupational stress, burnout, or other mental health concerns related to your job, it may be necessary to ask your employer for a mental health day off work. You might then use your time off to pursue activities that bring you enjoyment and fulfillment ...
ensure staff feel comfortable and able to discuss their concerns,employers should encourage open conversation about mental health. Often those diagnosed with mental health conditions don’t inform their employers and continue to come to work even if they’re unwell and would benefit from time off. ...
Organisations are frequently confronted with the issue of how to enhance employee mental health. Based on self-determination theory, a model is proposed that examines the relationships between job crafting, the satisfaction of the intrinsic needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness at work, and...
People who weren’t being laid off from their jobs had to go to work with their minds and hearts heavy, working long, arduous hours. Workers were getting burnt out. Their mental health was negatively affected, which in turn impacted their performance on the job. ...