Worker Health and Wellness

Washington — Paid sick leave benefits may boost employment, earnings for female workers, and the emotional connection people feel toward their job and the organization, a pair of recent studies cited by the independent, nonprofit Economic Policy Institute show.

Santa Monica, CA — Around 3 out of 5 workers have considered quitting their job for mental health-related reasons, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Headspace, a provider of mental health services.

When investing in the health and safety of your most important assets – your employees – many other factors go into making an informed decision. You’ll find these considerations in this big-picture overview: “Realizing the True ROI of Safety – Evaluating the Data and Dollars.”

Do you use air fresheners, wax melts or other scented products? If so, they may be creating harmful air pollutants, researchers caution.

Washington — Workers in certain industries and occupations may have an elevated risk of death from the progressive lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Austin, TX — Poor communication from employers, as well as lack of proper training, has left many people feeling not completely safe at work, according to the results of a recent survey.

Quick, what do Kevin Bacon and a group of European researchers have in common?

Ultraprocessed foods account for more than half of the calories U.S. adults consume at home, results of a recent study indicate.

Oxford, MS — The effort of projecting an image of strength while contending with work deadlines and rude behavior may “threaten” workers’ mental health and lead to emotional exhaustion, according to a recent study out of the University of Mississippi.

St. Catharines, Ontario — Exoskeletons could help prevent lower back injuries that stem from lifting objects, according to a recent study out of Canada.