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Psychology says older adults who garden almost every day aren’t just passing time: They are often building small loops of restoration, structure, and self-worthEngaging in gardening offers older adults a wealth of mental and physical benefits. Research indicates it enhances their outlook on aging b...
0.84 million people die every year from work related stress: ILOIn its report ‘The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action’ released on Wednesday, the International ...
Why Some Employees Keep Their Title but Lose Their ResponsibilitiesOrganizations sometimes reduce employee responsibilities informally, leading to role ambiguity where duties become unclear. This gradual sh...
If HR Says “We’re a Lean Team,” What Workload Should You Expect?Companies often praise lean teams for efficiency. However, working in these small groups can lead to increased mental effort and a feeling ...
“We’re Still Figuring It Out”: The Workplace Phrase That Leaves Employees Reading Between the LinesCompanies often use vague language during restructuring, leaving employees anxious about their roles. This lack of clarity breeds distrust ...
When Work Doesn’t Feel Safe, The Signs Show Up Before the Problems DoWorkplace safety culture isn't built with grand gestures but through subtle, everyday behaviors. A weak safety culture manifests as hesitat...
Gym Vs Yoga Vs Outdoor Sports: Which type of physical activity gives maximum health benefits to the bodyA comparison of gym workouts, yoga and outdoor sports shows that each form of physical activity benefits the body in different ways. Gym tr...
Mental Health at Work: It's time employers took notice of the other pandemicEmployers operate in a piece-meal manner, with Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), counselling sessions and interventions aimed at allev...
A framework for psychosocial risks that India Inc needsThe continued COVID crisis continues to put mental health and wellbeing on the CXO’s agenda. A framework to design, implement, audit and mo...
India saw 31 children die by suicide every day in 2020; experts say COVID-19 upped traumaAccording to the National Crime Records Bureau data, 11,396 children died by suicide in 2020, an 18 per cent rise from 9,613 such deaths in...
UNICEF India, Facebook collaborate to make a safer digital world for childrenIt aims to improve the 'resilience' & 'capacity' of children to access the internet safely.
Analysis shows children between 0-14 years less affected by COVID: GovtHe said in a written reply that infection among children is mild and most of them remain asymptomatic. "Hence no specific action plan has b...
Covid-19 takes a toll on mental health of manyNIMHANS had started a helpline to provide psychological support from mental health professionals to different target groups such as childre...
Frame human centric policies for employees returning to work: ILOAccording to the guidance, the needs of workers at higher risk of severe illness should be taken into account; including older workers, pre...
- Childhood adversities may up health issues
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Young children who face adverse problems such as death of a parent, growing up in poverty, physical or sexual abuse...
Fairly treated employees more likely to be healthy: StudyThey studied whether perceptions of what they call 'procedural justice', such as the processes in place to decide on rewards.
Office design may be to blame for squabbles at workIncreasingly popular combi- and flex-offices are activity-based designs that offer employees a choice of work environments for different ac...
Job strain linked to increased sick leaves: StudyOn five-year follow-up of nearly 12,000 workers, the rate of sick leave due to mental disorders was about eight per cent.
Over Rs 2,700 crore for health care sector in Delhi BudgetUnion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today earmarked Rs 2,724 crore for health sector in the Budget for Delhi during the current fiscal
- Armed forces: Suicides, fragging claim more jawans than terrorists’ bullets
While 102 soldiers took the extreme step of ending their lives last year, 26 have died this year so far.