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Companies offer wellness day-offs to employees amid COVID-led burnout
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Concerned that working without time offs is taking a toll on its workforce amid the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the biggest companies in the country are giving employees surprise “wellness day-offs” or actively encouraging them to take casual leaves, multiple employees and Human Resource chiefs told ET.
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Businesses must prioritise employee mental health going forward, says expert
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A business management expert has warned that employers’ approach to improving workplace mental health must take top priority in the wake of the pandemic.
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Workplace surveillance in times of corona
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With numbers of COVID-19 infections soaring again in the United States and around the world, we have to learn how to manage its long-term ramifications for our economies. As people adjust to minimizing the risk of infections in everyday settings, one critical context is work. Even though millions have shifted to working from home during the past months, remote work is not possible for every industry.
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Create a positive work culture to prevent suicide
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Worldwide, around 800,000 people die due to suicide every year – one person every 40 seconds. It is the 15th leading cause of death globally, accounting for 1.4 per cent of all deaths. The rates are higher among men than women, and more than 130 people are affected by each suicide death.
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Does my employer have to say if a coworker has the virus?
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Does my employer have to say if a coworker has the virus? Employers are generally not required to tell workers when someone in the workplace has tested positive for the coronavirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that companies monitor employees for symptoms and alert those who may have been in contact with an infected person. Some states may order businesses to follow such guidance.
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How can wellbeing improve employee attraction and retention?
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Employees should always strive to do their best while at work, whatever the circumstance. In practice, however, this simply isn’t the case. Disengaged, unmotivated, unsupported employees are more likely to underperform and even leave a company due to poor workplace culture. It’s simple — people want to be happy. Feeling satisfied, cared about and encouraged leaves us feeling good about ourselves and our situation. This leads to us feeling equipped and empowered to do our best and work to the best of our abilities.
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How is fringe benefit different from common employee benefits
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Employees are protected by the law, specifying their rights, including the right to receive their salary on time, incentives, healthcare coverage, and other employee benefits.
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Talking and seeking help crucial to helping prevent suicide
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“According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is now the tenth most common cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death in those 10 to 34 years old,” said Kathy Dollard, Psy.D., L.P., director of behavioral health at MidMichigan Health. “Paying attention to warning signs and certain behaviors in individuals can be key to getting them the support and help that they need.”
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Three ways to foster workplace mental and physical health during a pandemic
Occupational health & safety
As employees continue to work remotely during COVID-19, they can become overwhelmed by various factors in their lives that are made more challenging by the pandemic. This can include anything from feeling isolated to being distracted by roommates, kids, or pets. As organizations navigate the remote work model, they must recognize these challenges and proactively meet the needs of their employees, providing resources to strengthen their mental and physical health.
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Staying ahead of employee burn-out
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Workplace stress is an inevitable part of business, but when stress gets out of hand, it’s bad for business and the people who do the work. Just last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized burn-out to be a syndrome in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Previously, burn-out was simply characterized by exhaustion.
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Workplace stress and anxiety after COVID-19
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Workplace-related stress and anxiety are not new phenomena. Many employees in the U.S. report their jobs as a major source of stress and anxiety which, left unchecked, can easily rise to the level of an anxiety disorder with negative consequences for physical health, mental well-being, workplace productivity and career opportunities.
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