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Oct. 6, 2020

Pandemic has more Americans turning to alcohol HealthDay News Is the coronavirus pandemic driving people to drink? Yes, a new U.S. survey shows, and the greatest spike in alcohol use is being seen in women. Overall, there was a 14% jump in drinking frequency this past spring among U.S. adults over 30 when compared to last year at the same time, researchers found. Among women, drinking frequency went up 17%. READ MORE

Drug use rises among US workers amidst the pandemic By Grace Ferguson Lockdowns, social distancing, layoffs, and uncertainty about the future are well-documented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research also shows higher rates of substance use and misuse. A May 2020 report by Well Being Trust and The Robert Graham Center says, "The growing epidemic of ‘deaths of despair’ is increasing due to the pandemic — as many as 75,000 more people will die from drug or alcohol misuse and suicide." READ MORE

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How to craft a meaningful wellness program in the era of COVID-19 Employee Benefit News As the current public health crisis continues to wreak havoc across the globe, a new epidemic is brewing inside our home offices — one that requires employers’ immediate attention. The transformations caused by COVID-19 are quickly piling on new pressures and hurdles to everyone’s daily routines. READ MORE

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Increasing mindfulness in the workplace Forbes Mindfulness matters. The ability to be present and mindful — to stay focused intentionally without passing judgment — is a 21st-century skill. Businesses with mindful teams are better equipped to compete in today’s ever-changing environment. READ MORE

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'Psychological safety' at work improves productivity — here are 4 ways to get it, according to a Harvard expert CNBC A concept called "psychological safety" is especially crucial to a team's success, according to Amy Edmondson, professor of leadership and management at the Harvard Business School. Psychological safety describes "a workplace where one feels that one's voice is welcome with bad news, questions, concerns, half-baked ideas and even mistakes," Edmondson tells CNBC Make It. People should feel like they can ask questions, raise concerns and pitch ideas without undue repercussions. READ MORE

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Survey: Remote work is harming workplace friendships Insight Friendships at work have long been a debated topic pre-COVID: arguments either side profess these to be both conducive or a hindrance to productivity and creativity. Yet, according to research into the state of employee well-being conducted by Perkbox, 45% of 1,296 respondents say that maintaining emotional well-being still remains one of the biggest remote work challenges facing businesses, with 65% believing that workplace friendships — now even more critical in the "new working world" — are suffering. READ MORE

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Fitness benefits moved online during COVID-19 — but will they stay there? HR Dive During the U.S. public-health response to COVID-19, many employees witnessed the closure of their physical workplaces and other community fixtures, including gyms, yoga studios, spas and similar facilities. READ MORE

Employees overwhelmingly hostile to workplace monitoring tech Computer Weekly The use of workplace surveillance technologies to monitor and track staff working from home has increased hugely since the start of the pandemic, but most workers say it makes them feel uncomfortable. READ MORE

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5 steps leaders can take to reduce employee stress in today's workplace Forbes There is a lot to consider when it comes to safely returning to work. Of course, safely returning to work may look different, depending on your business. Now, perhaps more than ever, it’s important to help teach employees how to handle stress to improve and maintain both positivity and productivity during a pandemic. READ MORE

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How HR is reimagining the office of the future Human Resource Executive HR executives are getting used to strategizing on the fly—and that includes when it comes to envisioning the office of the future. With America’s continued high rate of coronavirus infections, as well as the inevitable long wait for a vaccine, a large-scale return to the office keeps being delayed. READ MORE

Depression and anxiety tripled during the height of lockdown, new study shows University of Sheffield via Medical Xpress There was a three-fold increase in the number of people reporting significant depression and anxiety problems during lockdown, a study involving scientists from the University of Sheffield has found. The research revealed that, during the coronavirus lockdown in April, the proportion of people reporting clinically significant depression and anxiety problems reached 52 percent, three times more than the pre COVID-19 average of 17 percent. READ MORE

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