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10 signs of a toxic work environment (and how to prevent it)

Homebase

Because toxic workplaces are so common, we’ll review it all, including: how to prevent hostile environments, spot toxic traits, and manage them respectfully so everyone can get back to what they do best—their jobs. That level of turnover has a shocking price tag: $223 billion to be exact. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.

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How to Help Employees Struggling Outside of the Office

Cornerstone On Demand

Five percent of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder , and more than 14 million adults suffer from depression, which can be exacerbated by short winter days. Preventative care should be encouraged too, so let workers take time off for annual check-ups, dentist appointments or visits to a therapist.

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This Is What Teens Say on Social Media When They’re Depressed

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If you are a college student, we invite you to apply to be an Editor-at-Large , or to simply contribute (please tag your pieces ThriveOnCampus). We, along with our co-authors, recently completed a study that found that college students hint about their depression on Facebook, and their friends are unlikely to encourage them to seek help.

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Technology: The Sharpest Double-edged Sword

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If you are a college student, we invite you to apply to be an Editor-at-Large , or to simply contribute (please tag your pieces ThriveOnCampus). finds that both lead to severe self-esteem issues, depression, and substance abuse , all of which are common sources of suicidal thoughts. Read more here. A study by Twenge et.

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The Longterm Impact of Burnout on Company Success (for employers)

LifeSpeak

Pre-pandemic, the World Health Organization estimated that 615 million people worldwide were suffering from depression and anxiety at a price tag estimated to total $1 trillion in lost productivity annually. As reported in a 2018 study published in Open Medicine , burnout isn’t just associated with stress and depression.

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Work Addiction: How to Help Employees Overcome It and Stay Productive

Zenefits

While the spotlight has been on these workers, those with the tag “workaholic” have been largely under the radar. They feel pressured to work excessive hours to prevent negative work-related consequences, such as getting fired or being scrutinized by their boss or colleagues. Workaholics are always thinking about the job.

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From One Student to Another: Let’s Look Out For Each Other

Thrive Global

If you are a college student, we invite you to apply to be an Editor-at-Large , or to simply contribute (please tag your pieces ThriveOnCampus). And a lot of people feel more depressed this time of year because the lack of sunlight can lead to disruptions in our serotonin levels and circadian rhythm. Read more here.

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