Research/Studies

Toronto — Middle-aged and older shift workers are more likely to be considered frail – particularly women who work rotating shifts, a recent study out of Canada suggests.

Arlington, VA — Burnout among U.S. workers remains high, but is trending downward since the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, results of a recent survey show. However, researchers caution that the “current wave of employee layoffs could trigger an uptick.”

Melbourne, Australia — Rotating shift workers are more likely than other workers to eat unhealthy foods, a new study has found.

Cleveland — Paid sick leave benefits employees and their employers, a review of 22 years of research has concluded.

San Mateo, CA — Lost sleep, strained relationships and feeling distracted on the job are some of the negative outcomes workers are experiencing because of the uncertain economy.

State College, PA — Workers who play a role in the U.S. food supply chain are at high risk for being hospitalized with severe injuries, results of a recent study show.

Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.

Cambridge, MA — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, 7% of people who submitted workers’ compensation claims for the disease developed long COVID, according to a recent study.

Lansing, MI — Service sector workers with irregular schedules often experience greater levels of stress and exhaustion, according to a recent report.

Boston — Regularly lifting and moving heavy objects at work is associated with higher levels of male fertility, results of a recent study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital show.