Beware the first workday after a holiday — it could literally kill you

Beware the first workday after a holiday — it could literally kill you

Oh, Monday mournin’. The first day of the workweek has long been maligned because it marks the startling shift from the weekend unwind to the weekday grind. It’s no coincidence that stress, heart attacks and even suicides have been shown to spike on Mondays, with the trend known as the “Monday effect.” But then again, … Read more

High on the clock? Gen Z stress means substance use before, during and after a workday

High on the clock? Gen Z stress means substance use before, during and after a workday

Gen Z is living the high life — on the job. A growing share of Zoomers — the generation aged 14 to 29 — report they’re turning to pot, booze and pills to get through the workday, sometimes before it even starts. And employers are clueless. In a recent survey of 1,000 US adults conducted … Read more

Why half your workday seems like a waste — and the reason you feel so drained: new study

Why half your workday seems like a waste — and the reason you feel so drained: new study

American workers say they’re drowning in busywork — and it’s draining productivity, fueling stress, and even pushing some to quit. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 white collar and knowledge workers and 1,000 IT decision makers. Results showed these employees are losing an estimated half of their day (51% total work hours estimated) on … Read more