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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 ...
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...
View: Creating workplaces where people can thrive and enjoy physical and mental health should be a priorityIt is also important to bring focus to ‘jobs to be done’ very objectively, and adhere to time management principles, rather than ‘working f...
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...
Change the cobblestones: The need to dismantle a system stacked against working womenToday, we live in a corporate world that is much more cognizant of women’s needs. But these are probably the big corporates and forward-thi...
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.
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...
Losing focus, feeling too tired to exercise: Signs that the pandemic may be affecting your mental healthIf you’re concerned that the pandemic might be taking a toll on you, look for these tell-tale signs.
India's general election most inclusive poll: UN conference toldThe 2019 Indian general election was held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. The poll results were declared on May 23.
Making workplaces truly great: How management toxicity affects employees, and what to do about itChronic disease, caused in part by stress, is one reason that healthcare costs are soaring around the world. Because most stress comes from...
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.