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Design Work to Prevent Burnout | MIT Sloan Management Review (2024)
The SMART Work Design model offers a practical framework for combating workplace burnout through five key dimensions: Stimulating work, Mastery, Autonomy, Relational work, and Tolerable demands. Rather than applying quick fixes to stressed employees, this evidence-based approach tackles the root causes of disengagement by redesigning jobs to enhance well-being and performance.
In Search of Self and Something Bigger: A Spiritual Health Exploration | McKinsey Health Institute (2024)
McKinsey Health Institute's global survey of 41,000 people reveals that spiritual health is a crucial yet often overlooked dimension of overall well-being. It intersects significantly with mental, physical, and social health across generations and countries.
World Economic Forum | Promoting Health and Well-Being: Employer Strategies for Encouraging Healthy Weight and Metabolic Wellness (2024)
This report outlines how employers can take action to promote health and well-being in the workplace, focusing on the prevention and management of obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. Discover the critical strategies for improving employee health, increasing productivity, and contributing to societal well-being.
The Conference Board | Is AI the Answer to Employee Mental Health and Well-Being Challenges? (2024)
This research explores the potential of AI to address employee mental health and well-being challenges in the workplace. It highlights the growing urgency of the mental health crisis and the limitations of traditional approaches. It presents case studies demonstrating how AI-driven immersive therapies can offer personalised, practical solutions.
Harvard Business Review | 5 Ways to Deal with the Microstresses Draining Your Energy (2024)
The article from HBR outlines five strategies for managing microstresses that sap energy and productivity. These include recognising hidden stressors, addressing the underlying causes of stress, adjusting personal expectations, fostering supportive relationships, and setting boundaries to maintain emotional well-being.
Boston Consulting Group | Facing Deskless Labor Shortage with Technology (2024)
This article discusses how companies can address deskless labour shortages by using technology to improve communication, reduce physical strain, and boost engagement. By integrating digital tools, organisations can enhance the working conditions of deskless workers, leading to better retention, higher job satisfaction, and improved productivity.