Workplace Issues

Conventional wisdom says that when a person loses their employment, their well-being, sense of self, and psychological resilience take a hit, and continue to go downhill the longer they’re ... Read More

In the past week, two different published studies have shed light on the psychological relationship between biased environments and how people respond to that bias. First, a Georgia State ... Read More

Workplace wellness programs were really gaining some momentum before the economy hit its rough patch in 2008. But new a new study shows that, even in tough economic times, such programs ... Read More

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people choose to find a therapist or counselor to address their mental health concerns. But we know that only a portion of people who need help actually ... Read More

Absenteeism in the workplace is straightforward: staying home sick when you’re unwell, stressed, or otherwise not in great shape. But what is presenteeism? This buzzword is on the rise ... Read More

Stress is an increasingly common mental health concern, yet employees are afraid to admit to their bosses that they’re feeling over-taxed. November 3 was Stress Awareness Day in England, ... Read More

Shirking duties was guaranteed to get Ezra angry With a heaving chest and throbbing temples, Ezra clenched his jaws in anger when he found that the vegetables at the restaurant were unprepared. ... Read More

Psychologists and therapists nationwide, especially those who specialize in work-related counseling, report employee stress levels that are higher than any time in the past several decades. ... Read More

A new report has come out that sheds further light on the psychology of employment. Previous studies have shown that unemployed people experience more depression, stress, and anxiety than ... Read More

Depression is one of the most common reasons for people to find a therapist or counselor to talk through their emotional and psychological struggles. A new study of extensive polling data ... Read More

Different professions present different physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychological challenges. A new report from a group of researchers in Germany looked specifically at the challenges ... Read More

Stress of any kind can easy leak into other areas of life, and can have a marked impact on one’s overall mental health. Workplace stress in particular has seen a significant rise over ... Read More