Worker Health and Wellness

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.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council, in partnership with Youturn Health, has launched a program designed to provide a “complete picture” of worker resilience and overall well-being.

Lansing, MI – Workers in Michigan and their employers have new online resources and tools aimed at improving mental health.

Lowell, MA — Managers have greater influence on the mental health of workers than doctors and therapists, results of a recent survey suggest.

Stressing about not having enough time to exercise? Adding some oomph to everyday activities could help you compensate – and live longer.

Tucson, AZ — A noisy office can increase stress levels. But now researchers are saying that near or complete silence at work isn’t so great either.

Tumwater, WA — Preventing sprains and strains on the job is the aim of a new online tool from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

The awe inspired by a beautiful sunrise or sunset may help improve your overall well-being, researchers from England’s Exeter University say.

Cambridge, England — Lower levels of work-related stress, as well as fewer sick days. Greater worker retention. And no drop-off in revenue for employers. These are some of the results of a recent trial of four-day workweeks at more than 60 organizations.