A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being ‘hyperconnected’ to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work.
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News - Being digitally hyperconnected causes ‘techno-strain’ for employees - University of Nottingham
A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being ‘hyperconnected’ to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work.
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Study found that employees who psychologically disengaged from work on their vacations saw the most improvement in their well-being. Ideally, that means not answering emails, taking work calls or even thinking about the office.
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UGA Today
Vacations are good for employee well-being, and the effects are long lasting
Unplug from work and engage in physical activities while on vacation to experience peak well-being effects.
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Study confirms the benefits of commuting by bicycle in particular in reducing sickness absences | Associations Between Active Commuting and Sickness Absence in Finnish Public Sector Cohort of 28,485 Employees
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Study confirms the benefits of commuting by bicycle in particular in reducing sickness absences | Työterveyslaitos
An active commute that involves exercise can reduce the number of sick days and lower the risk of long sickness absences. Commuting by bicycle in particular is associated with a lower risk of sickness absence. The message to employers is clear: it pays off…
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Poorly designed software in the workplace leads to a higher risk of burnout
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(PDF) Einfluss von Usability auf das Arbeitsengagement und die emotionale Erschöpfung von Mitarbeitenden. Eine experimentelle …
PDF | [The Impact of Usability on Employees’ Work Engagement and Emotional Exhaustion: An Experimental Longitudinal Study] Working conditions... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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A new international study found that a four-day workweek with no loss of pay significantly improved worker well-being 😊, including lower burnout rates 😌, better mental health 🧠, and higher job satisfaction 👍, especially for individuals who reduced hours most.
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New Atlas
Four-day workweek makes for healthier, more satisfied workers
A new international study found that a four-day workweek with no loss of pay significantly improved worker well-being, including lower burnout rates, better mental health, and higher job satisfaction, especially for individuals who reduced hours most.
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During the 2024 US presidential primary season, a recent study found that reading or watching negative political media predicted higher anxiety and lower work engagement, whereas positive political content predicted increased hope and helpfulness on the job.…
• 📈 Consuming negative political news outside of work correlates with increased anxiety and decreased work engagement once employees clock in.
• ✨ Conversely, positive political content is linked to higher levels of hope and a greater willingness to help colleagues.
• 🗓️ A nine-week study (January 19 - March 15, 2024) tracked 308 full-time US workers, finding week-to-week media diet changes impact workplace behavior.
• 🤔 Interestingly, positive political news consumption was a stronger predictor of emotional and work experiences than negative news, challenging the negativity bias theory.
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• ✨ Conversely, positive political content is linked to higher levels of hope and a greater willingness to help colleagues.
• 🗓️ A nine-week study (January 19 - March 15, 2024) tracked 308 full-time US workers, finding week-to-week media diet changes impact workplace behavior.
• 🤔 Interestingly, positive political news consumption was a stronger predictor of emotional and work experiences than negative news, challenging the negativity bias theory.
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Remote workers report the highest well-being, while those who worked entirely onsite reported the lowest in study of 7,700 employees
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Remote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employees
Many employers worry remote workers feel disconnected. A new study found they reported higher well-being and were no more likely to feel isolated than their
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Remote workers report the highest well-being, while those who worked entirely onsite reported the lowest in study of 7,700 employees Read Full Article #RemoteWork #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkFromHome
🏠 Fully remote workers report the highest well-being in a study of 7,704 employees at a healthcare organization.
🤝 The study found little evidence that remote workers felt less connected to colleagues or workplace culture, and they were even slightly more likely to use words associated with teamwork, inclusion, and support.
📉 Employees with higher well-being, linked to remote work, were less likely to leave the organization one year after the survey was completed in 2023.
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🤝 The study found little evidence that remote workers felt less connected to colleagues or workplace culture, and they were even slightly more likely to use words associated with teamwork, inclusion, and support.
📉 Employees with higher well-being, linked to remote work, were less likely to leave the organization one year after the survey was completed in 2023.
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Frontiers | Rethinking return-to-office: the positive impact of remote work on well-being, connection, and employee retention
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Frontiers | Rethinking return-to-office: the positive impact of remote work on well-being, connection, and employee retention
IntroductionAs organizations reassess remote work policies in the post-pandemic era, questions remain about how flexible work arrangements impact employee we...