April 7, 2022

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Many workers postponing routine health care as COVID-19 pandemic continues: survey

Hartford, CT — More than 2 out of 5 workers have chosen to delay routine medical care since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as many report declines in physical health, mental health and social well-being. Read more
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Are remote workers burned out? Check their emoji use, researchers say

Ann Arbor, MI — Employers with remote workforces can look at workers' use of positive or negative emoji – those small images or icons featured in text communications and email – to help gauge if employees are experiencing stress or burnout, researchers at the University of Michigan say. Read more
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Bike commuting more likely when speed limits are low, study finds

Guildford, England — Commuters are more likely to bike to work when the average speed of vehicle traffic along their route is below 20 mph, results of a recent study out of England suggest. Read more
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Study explores most common risk factor for job-related stress

Ljubljana, Slovenia — Work intensity is the most commonly identified risk factor for daily stress on the job, European researchers have concluded after conducting a research review. Read more
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Remote work amid COVID-19 pandemic led to spikes in mental, physical issues: survey

Los Angeles — A recent survey of people who worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that nearly three-quarters experienced new mental health issues, while 65% developed new physical issues. Read more
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'Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?': DOL launches PSA campaign

Washington — Promoting mental health in the workplace is the goal of a new public education campaign from the Department of Labor. Read more
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