Tag: Employee Well-Being
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Upsizing, Downsizing, Workplace Offense, and Mental Health-Related Absence: Insights from a Longitudinal Cohort Study
Understanding the Research Question Organizational restructuring—whether expanding (upsizing) or contracting (downsizing) through layoffs or role reductions—can significantly affect employee well-being. In parallel, workplace offensive behaviors, such as harassment or bullying, are known to raise stress levels and undermine job satisfaction. This article summarizes key findings from a longitudinal cohort study that investigates how upsizing, downsizing,…
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How Employers Can Create Safer, More Productive Workplaces for People with Diabetes
World Diabetes Day shines a critical light on the needs of the estimated 530 million people living with diabetes, including millions in the workforce. Employers play a pivotal role in enabling safer, more productive workplaces for staff who manage diabetes daily. By adopting practical policies, training, and accommodations, organizations can reduce health risks, improve morale,…
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Understanding the Limits of Home Office Work
Introduction The rise of home office work has transformed how businesses operate and employees perform their tasks. As companies increasingly adopt remote work policies, understanding the limits and challenges of this new way of working has become crucial. Recently, the banking giant Itaú demonstrated these challenges by announcing the termination of around 1,000 remote employees.…