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Little by little, we can reduce workplace stress

Employee Benefits

April is stress awareness month, and #LittleByLittle, we’re doing our bit to help businesses reduce workplace stress. While we’ll always say that stress can be a motivating force, prolonged periods of excessive stress levels can lead to severe problems. Why wouldn’t you want to reduce stress?

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Employee Mental Health Leave Requests Skyrocketing

InterWest Insurance Services

Roughly seven out of 10 of leave requests for mental health reasons are from women — in part but not entirely because of the burden and added stress of childcare. Poor mental health is a serious problem in the workplace. Create a less stressful workplace. It’s time to take action: 1. Establish an EAP.

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BE STRESS-AWARE & GET THE BEST FROM YOUR PEOPLE

Employee Benefits

It’s National Stress Awareness Day, and we’re joining the campaign to raise awareness of stress in the workplace and remove the stigma. During this blog, we’ll explore the causes of workplace stress, generational and gender differences, and how you can reduce employee stress to create a happier and healthier workforce.

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Awareness: The Key to Healthy Teams

Achievers

This covers the value of awareness and is the first of a four-part blog series on mental well-being. And this has potential implications in the workplace in terms of missing out on important aspects of interactions, work meetings, projects, and also of not noticing clearly our own emotional reactions. Check in on your own awareness.

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5 Ways to Recharge Employee Motivation

Achievers

It’s unlikely that your workplace is this grim, but like most managers, you’re probably always looking for ways to increase your staff’s motivation. Harvard Business Review (HBR) stresses the importance of having employees feel attached to making a difference in the world. Involve a larger purpose. Alumnify CEO A.J.

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Employee financial wellness: Why it matters in the workplace

Insperity

In this blog, we’ll discuss: What employees are focused on and what they expect from their employer Why you, as an employer, should care about this issue What you can do to help your team members and protect your business What is employee financial wellness? Financial stress extends to employees of all income levels.

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Stressed, Burned Out Workers May Compromise Safety

InterWest Insurance Services

Americans are working longer hours and facing more demands for productivity, leading to stress and burnout, which in turn can affect workplace safety, according to risk management experts. When workers are stressed or required to work quickly, they are more prone to making mistakes that can injure themselves or co-workers.