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Study finds most paramedics are victims of abuse in the workplace
More than two-thirds of paramedics surveyed have experienced verbal, physical or sexual abuse on the job, new research has found.
Dec 29, 2011
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Nurses often cyberbullied by patients and families
Research by a Massey University PhD candidate into workplace cyberbullying has found that nurses not only experience bullying by other staff, but also by patients and their families.
Nov 29, 2017
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Workplace bullying negatively impacts individuals, group
Workplace bullying can manifest itself in a multitude of ways in any workplace and if left unchecked, can have a negative impact on the readiness of an organization. Being aware of what workplace bullying looks or sounds ...
Feb 16, 2018
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Closing schools and workplaces linked to reduced early COVID deaths
Closing schools and workplaces appear to have been the most effective strategies to mitigate deaths from COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic's first wave, according to a study of 130 countries.
Jun 17, 2022
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A silent career killer – here's what workplaces can do about menopause
More and more Australian women are facing a silent career killer. It can increase their dissatisfaction with work, their absenteeism and their intention to quit their jobs. Menopause is one of the last great taboo subjects ...
Jul 13, 2018
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What are the consequences of workplace violence in the health sector?
Exposure to violence in the workplace can lead to serious consequences for health sector employees say Stéphane Guay and Nathalie Lanctôt of the Institut universitaire de santé mentale and the University of Montreal, who ...
Oct 10, 2014
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New smart chair technology to improve health of workers
Researchers have designed a smart chair that will make the office and workers safer and healthier.
Jun 19, 2015
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Most with coronavirus not sure how they caught it
(HealthDay)—A majority of Americans who are diagnosed with COVID-19 don't know who passed the virus to them, two new government reports show.
Jun 30, 2020
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Research shows that expressing gratitude improves physical and mental health
If you knew that expressing gratitude to a colleague would improve their life and yours, would you do it more often?
Mar 7, 2019
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Being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead, research finds
The evidence is in: Nice guys and gals don't finish last, and being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead.
Aug 31, 2020
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