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Universal Paid Sick Leave Reduces Spread of Flu
June 13, 2013 — Allowing all employees access to paid sick days would reduce influenza infections in the workplace by nearly 6 percent, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis. The researchers simulated an ... > full story -
Workers Do Not Quit Due to Mandatory Flu Shot
June 11, 2013 — In its fourth year with 99 percent compliance, Loyola University Health System's mandatory flu shot program is the subject of a new study presented at an infectious disease ... > full story -
Caregiving Dads Treated Disrespectfully at Work, New Study Finds
June 11, 2013 — If policy-makers want to do something about falling birth rates, they may want to take a look at improving how people are treated at work when they step outside of traditional family roles at home. ... > full story -
Companies Pay Almost $6,000 Extra Per Year for Each Employee Who Smokes
June 3, 2013 — A new study suggests that U.S. businesses pay almost $6,000 per year extra for each employee who smokes compared to the cost to employ a person who has never smoked cigarettes. Researchers say ... > full story -
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Study Links Workplace Daylight Exposure to Sleep, Activity and Quality of Life
June 3, 2013 — A new study demonstrates a strong relationship between workplace daylight exposure and office workers' sleep, activity and quality of ... > full story -
Role Conflict and Emotional Demands Are 'Most Important' Risk Factors for Distress in Workers
June 3, 2013 — Employees who face high emotional demand and conflicting roles are more likely to report psychological distress—placing them at higher risk of mental health disorders and reduced productivity, ... > full story -
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Particulate Matter Emissions: Trimmers and Chainsaws Are Worse Than Highway Traffic
May 30, 2013 — Highway maintenance workers are exposed to various harmful emissions. Surprisingly, motorized hand-held tools such as strimmers (string trimmers) and chainsaws, rather than highway traffic, are ... > full story -
Walking or Bicycling to Work Influenced by Others
May 29, 2013 — People who walk or bike to work are likely to influence their co-workers and partners to do the same, according to health ... > full story -
How to Best Manage Workaholics: New Study Offers Insight
May 21, 2013 — Workaholics tend to live in extremes, with great job satisfaction and creativity on the one hand and high levels of frustration and exhaustion on the other hand. Now, a new study offers managers ... > full story -
Positive Social Support at Work Shown to Reduce Risk of Diabetes
May 9, 2013 — Low levels of social support and high levels of stress in the workplace accurately predict the development of diabetes over the long term -- even in employees who appear to be healthy ... > full story
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