Wellness & Well-being Highlights October 21
Wellness & Well-being Highlights
for the
Week of October 21, 2024
This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness & Well-being blog looks at how the role of today’s grandparent has shifted due to the opioids crisis—to the importance of undocumented (and often illegal) workers who make up a sizable portion of the current workforce in both the US dairy and construction industries—to how women in Brazil and India are standing up to abusive (sometimes deadly) workforce cultures. This week I would like to take this opportunity to take a closer look at the 2024 MHA report on Workplace Wellness.
With nearly 4000 workers across 5 generations and various industries in the USA, the feedback received provides a glimpse of what makes employees tick…with a focus on tomorrow’s workers.
That said, consider the following findings:
Workplace Stress-
* 75% of employees said that work-related stress impacts their sleep;
For several years now, I have been teaching pre-apprentices across the state of Missouri the importance of sleep on one’s well-being. As this study reveals, lack of proper sleep can lead to burn out, depression, etc. All of which will eventually negatively impact that employee’s work performance and firm’s success.
Trust and Autonomy-
* Only 40% of employees indicated that their employer makes changes based on feedback;
It is no secret that when managers provide employees a say in how and when “things” get done, those employees tend to feel more connected to the firm’s mission…and report better mental health.
Value and Appreciation-
* While 78% of employees recognize how their contributions impact the company’s success, only 59% felt appreciated by their employer;
With the high cost of turnover one must consider the following: “Research confirms that employers who provide positive recognition improve employee engagement and performance and increase organizational stability.”
Psychological Safety & Belonging-
* >60% of Gen Z employees do not feel confident in expressing their opinions at work;
When it comes to tomorrow’s workforce, this is one area begging for attention. Why? Because when employees feel safe at work, they are better positioned to advocate for themselves and others.
Equity and Support-
* <50% of employees indicated that their employer encourages clear and transparent communication.
With only 44% of employees agreeing that employers pay them what they deserve and only 54% of employees indicating that the firm’s benefits meet their needs, it is no wonder there are issues with trust, appreciation, and psychological safety.
I encourage you to download the report and consider how its findings can help improve your organization. Thank you!
Grandparents / Raising Grandchildren / Opioids
Kids / Depression / Social Media?
2024 Workplace Wellness Report
Mental Health & Workplace Errors
A story of Addiction & Recovery
Do Weight Loss Drugs Work for Addictions?
Overcoming Workplace Gaslighting
Is Green Tea Nature’s Ozempic?
How 12 oz of foam changed the NFL
NFL rolls out New, Safer Helmets?
Why KC Transit Drivers Seek a Contract
Are Union Members Defying their Leaders?
Japanese Union seeks Higher Wages
Construction: 2024 Candidates’ Views
20% of US Construction Workers w/o Legal Status
US Milk & Undocumented Workers
More Construction & Harassment
India / Women / Harassment Strategies
Public Libraries & Tomorrow’s Skills
Trades & Tomorrow’s Millionaires
Outdated Money Laundering Rules
Teen Guru: How to get into Harvard
Natural Disasters & Misinformation
Dangers of Aerial Firefighting
Upcoming webinars, etc.:
Managers Guide to Suicide Postvention
Leveraging Research: World Mental Health Day 2024
The White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose (10/8/24)
NOTE: The links provided above are for informational purposes only. None of these serve as a substitute for medical advice one should obtain from his/her own primary care physician and/or mental health professional. Please contact johngaal@moaflcio.org with related questions or comments.
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