Alcohol and other drug use is a major problem in Australian workplaces costing more than A$4 billion a year. Of this, $3.6 billion is due to absenteeism.
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How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace
Disability is a common part of the human experience: the United Nations estimates that 16 per cent of the world’s population is disabled, and a 2019 study from the United States found that over half of American adults aged 18 to 34 have at least one chronic illness.
Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace
Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace.
This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial
From colleagues chatting about their weekends or having intense phone conversations, to email alerts and loud tapping on keyboards, the evidence that open-plan offices take a toll on our wellbeing continues to mount.
Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace
Some employers are excited about swapping out computer monitors for virtual reality headsets, but the side effects of using VR are not completely understood. In a recent study, my colleagues and I propose 90 factors that could influence VR side effects in the workplace.
Should you be friends with your co-workers? Here’s what the research says
In my teens and twenties, I didn’t think much about how important it was to like the people I worked with.
States are weakening their child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce
A movement to weaken American child labor protections at the state level began in 2022. By June 2023, Arkansas, Iowa, New Jersey and New Hampshire had enacted this kind of legislation, and lawmakers in at least another eight states had introduced similar measures.
Fostering psychological safety in the workplace: 4 practical, real-life tips based on science
Safety and Health Week is May 1 to 6. It offers us a chance to highlight and discuss safety, health and harm prevention in the workplace.
Can a machine be racist? Artificial Intelligence has shown troubling signs of bias, but there are reasons for optimism
One day in mid-2013, four people, including two police officers and a social worker, arrived unannounced at the home of Chicago resident Robert McDaniel.
What is burnout and how to prevent it in the workplace – insights from a clinical psychologist
People close to you, including family members, friends, and co-workers, frequently express their “stress” at this time of year.
What do workers want? 5 key takeaways from the first citizens’ assembly on workplace democracy
Imagine receiving a letter informing you that your job is relocating to another province. Your employment is contingent upon you moving and your employer refuses to discuss it with you.
Workplace killers: people kill their colleagues for different reasons than other shooters
At 10.12pm on November 23, an overnight team leader at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, opened fire on colleagues in the crew room.
Diversity in the workplace isn’t enough: Businesses need to work toward inclusion
Diversity is now widely believed to be good for business. In the corporate world, it’s often referred to as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or awareness.
American workers feel alienated, helpless and overwhelmed – here’s one way to alleviate their malaise
First it was the “Great Resignation.” Then it was “nobody wants to work anymore.” Now it’s “quiet quitting.”