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Does shift work impair workers’ memory?

Written by Gary Finnegan | 9 Sep 2023

People exposed to night shifts and rotating shift work are more likely to experience cognitive impairment in later life, according to a new study from York University, Canada…. read more.

Exercise apps a good prescription to boost healthcare workers’ mental health

Written by Charlie King | 4 Sep 2023

Simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers and could be a major tool to combat the global mental health crisis in… read more.

Precarious employment conditions can increase risk of early death

Written by Charlie King | 2 Sep 2023

People without a secure job contract can reduce their risk of premature death by 20 per cent if they gain permanent employment, a study from Karolinska Institutet published… read more.

New research addresses mental health crisis in the construction industry

Written by Charlie King | 20 Jul 2023

New research is tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry – highlighting the benefits of an on-site Health Hub on worker wellbeing. The construction industry has… read more.

‘Workplace AI revolution isn’t happening yet,’ survey shows

Written by Charlie King | 13 Jul 2023

The UK risks a growing divide between organisations who have invested in new, artificial intelligence-enabled digital technologies and those who haven’t, new research suggests. Only 36% of UK… read more.

1.3 million disabled workers trapped in insecure work in UK – and 430,000 want to work more hours

Written by Charlie King | 7 Jul 2023

New research by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals 1.3 million* disabled workers are trapped in severely insecure work in the UK – and 430,000 say they… read more.

COVID-19 pandemic responsible for high rates of burnout among health-care workers

Written by Charlie King | 16 Jun 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the mental health of health-care workers across the world. Most reported increased levels of stress and anxiety early in the pandemic… read more.

Medical school does not equip new doctors for the real working world, junior doctor warns

Written by Charlie King | 3 Jun 2023

Clinician burnout and overwork are known to adversely affect patient safety and junior doctors may be particularly vulnerable, research suggests. The UK is facing a crisis in recruitment and retention… read more.

Rising rates of induced labor need to be reconsidered in the context of the UK maternity services staffing crisis, study suggests

Written by Charlie King | 22 May 2023

A new study suggests that increasing rates of induction of labour (IOL) of pregnant women and people in the UK, without considering the accompanying, real-world impact on staffing workloads and… read more.

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Does shift work impair workers’ memory?

Exercise apps a good prescription to boost healthcare workers’ mental health

Precarious employment conditions can increase risk of early death

New research addresses mental health crisis in the construction industry

‘Workplace AI revolution isn’t happening yet,’ survey shows

1.3 million disabled workers trapped in insecure work in UK – and 430,000 want to work more hours

COVID-19 pandemic responsible for high rates of burnout among health-care workers

Medical school does not equip new doctors for the real working world, junior doctor warns

Rising rates of induced labor need to be reconsidered in the context of the UK maternity services staffing crisis, study suggests

Majority of nurses attribute well-being struggles to staffing shortages

Only one NHS Trust offers standalone training on sexual harassment intervention, study shows

Mayo Clinic study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace

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