Worker Health and Wellness

Scottsdale, AZ — Scrolling on your phone at bedtime may lead to decreased energy and attentiveness at work the next day, results of a recent survey suggest.

Chicago — Nearly 2 out of 3 construction workers in the United States have experienced anxiety or depression in the past year, results of a recent annual survey show.

Woodinville, WA — Do you go to work when you’re sick? Nearly 1 out of 3 people would prefer you didn’t, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — Tens of thousands of workplace injuries a year are linked to hotter temperatures, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University.

Philadelphia — Overuse injuries on the job can lead to elevated inflammation levels, mood changes and chronic pain, results of a recent study suggest.

Cincinnati — Stigma attached to jobs that “society deems unfavorable” may leave workers feeling down about themselves, but channeling self-confidence can help curb negative emotions, University of Cincinnati researchers say.

Secaucus, NJ — The percentage of U.S. workers who tested positive for fentanyl in random on-the-job drug tests was seven times greater than the percentage of people whose preemployment tests came back positive, according to Quest Diagnostics’ annual Drug Testing Index for 2024.

Washington — More than 40% of frontline workers say they “sometimes,” “rarely” or “never” have the proper ergonomic tools and equipment to do their jobs, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Worker advocates are encouraging employers to create a supportive environment for employees in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Kitakyushu, Japan — Workers who have stronger connections with co-workers and management are less likely to be injured or have health-related issues, according to the results of a recent study out of Japan.