January 6, 2022

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Majority of employees want a workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandate: survey

Alexandria, VA — More than 3 out of 5 U.S. employees prefer to work for an employer that has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place, results of a recent survey show. Read more
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Redesigning work for health: New toolkit offers alternatives to wellness programs

Boston — Rather than provide worker wellness programs aimed at changing individual behaviors, employers should focus on reshaping work conditions that are the root cause of stress-related health problems, say researchers from a pair of Boston universities. Read more
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With worker burnout on the rise, support for shorter workweek grows: survey

Arlington, VA — Around half of U.S. workers are burned out, and more than 4 out of 5 believe a four-day workweek would lessen the feeling, results of a recent survey show. Read more
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Enforcing mask compliance adds burden to already-stressed workers, expert says

Cincinnati — Workers tasked with enforcing mask compliance can experience feelings of stress and anxiety on top of what’s already generated by their regular duties, cautions an expert at the University of Cincinnati. Read more
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SAMHSA working to turn National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to three-digit number

Rockville, MD — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a three-digit number – 988. Read more
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