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🚨 The Burnout Report 2025 is here! Our latest findings reveal a nation still at risk of #burnout, with young people most likely to take time off work due to stress-related mental health challenges. Join us as we call for a new approach to mental health at work. Read the full report 👉 https://bit.ly/3uPzUCO

Check out this study on job insecurity’s long shadow on health by Małgorzata Mikucka, Christof Wolf and Oliver Arranz-Becker published in Scand J Work Environ Health. 🔹 Short- and long-term effects: Experiencing job insecurity leads to immediate declines in both mental and physical health. What’s alarming is the incomplete recovery—health doesn’t fully bounce back after job security is restored. 🔹 Cumulative impact: The more instances of job insecurity a person experiences, the worse the long-term health effects. These impacts accumulate over time, leaving a lasting "scar" on health trajectories. 🔹 Disproportionate effects: People with lower education levels experience more severe health impacts from job insecurity, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in workplace health risks. 🔹 Germany as a case study: Even in a well-protected labor market like Germany, where social and healthcare systems are robust, the health risks from job insecurity are significant. This suggests the potential for even greater risks in less secure systems. This study is a wake-up call for policymakers and employers. With flexible labor markets on the rise, job insecurity is becoming more common—affecting 80% of the study’s participants at least once. Addressing this issue isn’t just a matter of worker well-being; it’s a critical step toward sustainable and equitable work environments. 📘 Read more in the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/esvDdBtB

🌟 Burnout, work-home conflict & flexible hours: the hidden costs of after-hours work Working from home offers flexibility, but a new study highlights its darker side: after-hours work. 📊 Researchers in Norway tracked 1,465 employees over two years, exploring how four types of after-hours work affect health and well-being. Here's what they found: 🕒 Long Hours: Long daily (>10 hours) and weekly (>40 hours) work is linked to burnout and work-home conflict, with employees struggling to detach. 🌙 Late-Night Work: Working past 21:00H increases work-home conflict and hampers detachment. ⏳ Quick Returns: Less than 11 hours between shifts affects burnout, especially when employees have little control over their schedules. 🧘 Work-Time Control Matters: High control helps buffer some negative effects, but it's not a cure-all. While flexibility can support family-friendly policies, overwork risks outweigh these benefits. Employers must: 1️⃣ Monitor after-hours work patterns. 2️⃣ Promote true detachment to ensure recovery. 3️⃣ Avoid policies that blur boundaries between work and home. Let’s rethink flexible work policies to make them healthier and truly family-friendly. 💡 Access the full study 👇 https://lnkd.in/edqkDGkn #OccupationalHealth

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The festive party season is just around the corner and many of us will be looking forward to letting our hair down and celebrating with friends and colleagues. All that making merry is not without its risks though, and tonight’s Panorama is a timely reminder of the danger of excessive drinking. Figures from the Office for National Statistics indicate an unprecedented number of alcohol related deaths from liver disease among women under 40. By sharing her strikingly candid account of her own experience in “Binge Drinking and Me”, Hazel Martin looks at some of the factors behind an eight-fold increase in women aged 35-44 dying from liver disease in the last 50 years. And before you dismiss another program on binge drinking because it "doesn’t apply" to you, it's worth noting that the medical definition of a binge for women is 6 units in one sitting – or two large glasses of wine.

Latest HSE annual statistics show that around half of those reporting ill-health relate to work-related stress, depression or anxiety, with an estimated 776,000 cases in 2023/24. Find out how you can better support workers in five steps with Working Minds: https://lnkd.in/e_uQNpMf #MentalHealth #Stress #Prevention #Support

We're hugely proud of the fact that, at Innovate today, more than a third of our overall team are men. This has not always been the case, and we have strived to facilitate this change in recent years. In an industry, which has traditionally predominantly been populated by women, this is especially important - where stereotypes exist, it's important to work to break them down.    Men working in roles all across the remit of occupational health are key to challenging stereotypes and promoting gender balance. When it comes to pretty much anything in life, it rings true that 'if you can see it, you can be it' - men working in the occupational health space help others to see that this career path is open to them, and encourage more talented men to seek careers within our field.    We wouldn't be called Innovate if we didn't believe in the word and the concept - and diversity is irreplaceable when it comes to innovation within business. Having a balanced team brings a variety of viewpoints, perspectives and problem-solving approaches.    On International Men's Day, we thank all of the men in our team - all of you have been and continue to be hugely important in the growth of the business and achieving our purpose - helping people overcome the barriers to health and work. 

One in five adults experiences domestic abuse in their lifetime, and it is estimated that around three women die by suicide as a result of domestic abuse every week. This 90-minute programme, airing tonight Monday 11/11/2024 at 9pm on ITV1, will provide a voice to survivors, relatives who have lost loved ones, and those working to end domestic violence. https://lnkd.in/ecmiVvFX If you, someone you know/a colleague is affected by this programme, there is help and support dependent on the situation. Please see: https://lnkd.in/eTfS89VW