Research/Studies

Open a window for better sleep? Study explores

Lyngby, Denmark — Better work performance could be tied to the air quality in your bedroom while you sleep, a team of Danish researchers has concluded.

More workers testing positive for marijuana, annual index shows

Secaucus, NJ — The percentage of workers testing positive for marijuana after an on-the-job incident or injury hit a 25-year high in 2022, according to an analysis conducted by Quest Diagnostics.

Study’s findings support recent push for a shorter workweek

Adelaide, Australia — It’s time to embrace the three-day weekend as a way to boost workers’ physical and mental health, a recent study out of Australia suggests.

Workers more comfortable talking about their well-being, survey shows

Roseland, NJ — Although more than 3 out of 5 employees say they can talk about their physical and mental health at work, some feel less supported, a recent survey shows.
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New app aims to boost shift workers’ sleep and well-being

Melbourne, Australia — A mobile app designed to help shift workers manage their sleep cycles to enhance their health and mood is available for use.

Menopause symptoms cost billions in lost work time, researchers say

Jacksonville, FL — Around $28.4 billion. That’s what researchers estimate is the combined annual cost of lost work time and medical expenses related to menopause symptoms.

Discrimination at work may be hard on the heart

Los Angeles — Workers who experience discrimination on the job may be more likely to develop high blood pressure, results of a recent study show.

Report looks at ‘impacts of a warmer world’ on workers

London — A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers details how industries can adapt to future heat waves and rising temperatures.
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On-the-job injuries: Report identifies two vulnerable worker groups

Hartford, CT — Employers need to pay close attention to new and aging employees to help prevent workplace injuries, according to a report from insurance provider The Travelers Cos.

Can exposure to bright light help prevent shift worker fatigue?

Montreal — Exposing night shift workers to bright light before work begins may improve their sleep, lessen fatigue and lead to fewer errors on the job.

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