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Burnout: A Brief Overview Occupational burnout is a psychological syndrome that causes emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation or cynicism and a lack of accomplishment or inefficacy, which is the result of prolonged stress. There are five further costs: physical, emotional, interpersonal, attitudinal and behavioural. Occupational burnout is both an organisational and employee issue. It is linked to […]
In the US government’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for the prevention of Work Related Psychological Disorders, they propose a number of organisational changes to increase organisational and employee wellbeing. These changes include changing the work load and pace so that it matches the capabilities of employees; developing a work schedule that […]
Stress at work is commonplace. Whether it be a toxic work culture, a bad boss, or over-delegation, many people seem to be stressed out in a post-covid work. You’d have thought the pandemic would have changed us, but it looks kike organisations still have a lot to learn…. Here’s a look at some well-known Organisational […]
Many of us have been working from home. With Covid lockdowns not long been gone, the issues of working behind an ergonomically unfriendly set up may be catching up with us. Prior to Covid-19, organisations may have put a lot of effort into educating staff about good posture and good use of technology, manual handling, […]
Doing what you love and loving what you do should not come at a cost. Business owners are high performance individuals that are used to managing everything. Such individuals are precisely the type of people to conscientiously manage their mental health. Because positive emotions lead to further positive emotions and are linked to heightened creativity, […]
Self-awareness is simple. It simply means knowing yourself more. When you understand yourself better, you know what makes you tick, what your triggers are (what provokes you), and what makes you feel your best. Self-awareness is a key foundation to start coaching yourself. It is an exploration of self. It is taking time out to […]
Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour that can result in irreparable harm to an employee. It includes: 1. abusive or offensive language or comments 2. aggressive and intimidating behaviour 3. belittling or humiliating comments 4. practical jokes or initiation 5. unjustified criticism or complaints. The risks include anxiety, stress, burnout, cardiovascular disease, and physical […]
1 in 6 Australians report having back problems. While lower back pain is the most common, there are a range of musculoskeletal conditions that people can suffer from. Back problems are the second most common reason as to why people see a GP and one of the main reasons people end up in the hospital. […]
Tackling workplace bullying and harassment is imperative, not only for the health and wellbeing of your staff, but to prevent a breach in WHS laws. Bullying can have long-term consequences for both individuals and organisations. What does bullying look like? Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour that can result in irreparable harm to an employee. It includes: · abusive […]
Mental health is imperative to functioning optimally in the workplace. While organisations need to ensure a mentally safe place for workers, employees also have a responsibility to look after their mental health. Here are some of the things that you can do to protect your mind: 1. Sleep well. Adequate sleep hygiene is a must. […]
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