Latest Workplace stress Stories

Ongoing effort shows promise in reducing stress in the workplace through cost-effective online tools The use of Internet-based stress management programs (ISM) effectively reduce stress for a sustainable period, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published recently in Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Online stress management programs aim to increase accessibility for individuals affected by chronic stress at a lesser cost than traditional methods. Data suggests that stress reduction...

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new ARAG(®) study demonstrates a correlation between having a legal plan and decreased stress - a significant find if you are looking for ways to boost wellness and productivity. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/CG45741LOGO-b) "Medical experts have clearly established that stress puts people at risk for health problems and costs businesses billions of dollars due to absenteeism and lost productivity," said David...

Second annual survey finds ten percent fewer IT admins are looking for career change, but stress levels remain a concern CARY, N.C., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI Software(TM) today announced the results of its second annual IT Administrator Stress Survey, which revealed that the number of IT professionals considering leaving their job due to workplace stress has declined from 67% last year to 57% in 2013, a 10 point drop in one year. While the percentages are still...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Work-related stress may give you a heart attack, cause a stroke, make you more likely to consume alcohol, facilitate overeating, strain your relationships, reduce hours of sleep, and shorten your lifespan, but it probably won’t give you cancer, according to a new research in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Based on a data review from 12 different European studies, an international team of researchers has found that stress from the...

Stress and mental health not being addressed by health care system WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seattle residents, like Americans across the country, are finding a disconnect with what they want from their health care provider and what they actually receive, according to a new survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA), conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,020 U.S. adults in August 2012. In addition, 210 residents of...

MediFit, a leading fitness and wellness management and consulting company has released a workplace stress infographic detailing how an effective workplace wellness program can combat the negative effects of stress. Stress in the workplace is on the rise, negatively affecting employee productivity and increasing rates of absenteeism. Florham Park, NJ (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 MediFit, a leading fitness and wellness management and consulting company has released a workplace stress...

Telecommuting jobs are now one popular way to work for a successful Internet entrepreneur. The Internet Marketing for Beginners website now reveals how to work from home for a successful entrepreneur through a new telecommuting jobs report. Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) August 12, 2012 Telecommuting jobs are one of the most popular types of employment and one of the alternatives to working normal business hours. One successful Internet entrepreneur is providing information about unique...

Landmark study of police officers in Buffalo, N.Y., reveals increased incidence of chronic disease, finds suicides higher among those still working The daily psychological stresses that police officers experience in their work put them at significantly higher risk than the general population for a host of long-term physical and mental health effects. That's the overall finding of a major scientific study of the Buffalo Police Department called Buffalo Cardio-Metabolic Occupational Police...

Dr. Carol Scott M.D., Stress Management Expert and ER physician, to guest star on the live Get Hired Fast Track show on Vokle, on June 27 and 9:00PM EDT. Toronto, ON (PRWEB) June 24, 2012 Losing a career job can have a devastating effect, especially on a professional with a 'career job' spanning many years with the same employer. The loss of the daily routine and structure a job provides and the ensuing job loss and unemployment stress often leads to a downward spiral of panic,...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com Trying to find a job during a difficult economic time. Working through relationship issues with family members. These are just a few examples of situations that can cause stress on an individual. A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers looked at who was affected the most by stress in the last few years; they studied adult stress levels between 1983 and 2009, and reported a number of findings based on the theme of stress. In the past,...