Health

According to Microsoft research, nearly half of employees have reported that they are burnt out at work. The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from workplace stress that has not been adequately managed. Everyday life is hectic enough without the added stress of the holidays. The season’s challenges include attending celebrations, coordinating gift-giving, planning finances and balancing various family obligations. It’s no wonder that burnout can feel unbearable during this time of the year.

Even though levels of burnout are high, there are ways to help avoid burnout and manage it so you can enjoy your holiday season. This article highlights tips to help prevent burnout during the 2022 holiday season. [Read more…]

Did you know more than 50% of the population will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives? Your mental health can change over time due to factors like workload, stress, and work-life balance. Observed every May, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to join together to fight stigma and provide support for people with mental health and their families. Mental health includes emotional, physiological and social well-being—and the state of your mental health can affect your overall health and quality of life. It’s essential to be sure you’re taking care of your physical and psychological well-being to be at your best. [Read more…]

Near the end of 2021, workplaces were poised to implement COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements in their organizations. The requirements were drafted by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and would apply to certain organizations across the country. In January 2022, the OSHA rule was halted by the Supreme Court of the United States. In effect, this means workplaces are no longer required to implement COVID-19 testing or vaccination mandates. However, that doesn’t mean this is the last time you’ll hear about COVID-19 workplace policies. Health experts agree that implementing COVID-19 precautions in the workplace is critical for limiting infections. Therefore, employees shouldn’t be surprised if their employer adopts or expands COVID-19 prevention measures even after the OSHA rule has been halted. Employers may still choose to take steps to reduce potential COVID-19 exposures within their organizations through mask-wearing protocols, regular testing, vaccination requirements or other measures. [Read more…]