Returning to work after a mental health issue: IOSH report explores employers' role

Tilburg, Netherlands — Employers who take a more tailored approach to supporting workers who return to work after a mental health-related absence "could not only prevent mental health problems from becoming more severe but also help employees achieve a more sustainable return," according to a new research report from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Read more

Virtual happy hour: Survey examines remote working and drinking

New York — Nearly half of remote employees have signed off early to have an alcoholic drink or have had a drink during the workday amid the COVID-19 pandemic, results of a recent survey indicate. Read more

Electrical incidents happen daily, putting lives and operational continuity at risk. However, there are ways companies can reduce the occurrence of these incidents and protect everyone concerned from the physical, financial, and statutory consequences. Read more

Sedentary lifestyles proving a pain during the pandemic, survey finds

New York — The average U.S. adult now spends six hours a day sitting – four hours longer than before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic – and they're feeling more aches and pains because of it, results of a recent survey show. Read more

Teleworkers more likely to work while sick, study finds

Dortmund, Germany — People who work from home are more likely to continue working when they're ill, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Read more

Study shows cocoa, other flavanol-rich foods can boost brain power

Birmingham, England — A mug of hot chocolate can provide not only a bit of warmth, but also a cognitive boost – thanks to a group of compounds in cocoa called flavanols, results of a recent study led by British researchers show. Read more

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