More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent—here"s how employers can help in the workplace
There has been a rise in the number of people diagnosed with "neurodivergence" in adulthood over the past decade. This trend has been noted both internationally and in New Zealand. But exact rates of diagnoses in this country are difficult to quantif.....»»
How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers"
In our increasingly polarized society, more people may find themselves in a workplace where they are one of the few conservatives or few liberals around......»»
How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace
Disability is a common part of the human experience: the United Nations estimates that 16% of the world's population is disabled, and a 2019 study from the United States found that over half of American adults aged 18 to 34 have at least one chronic.....»»
Skeletal remains debunk myth surrounding 1918 flu pandemic
Look back at the chronicle of global pandemics, and the flu pandemic of 1918 stands out as an anomaly for one reason: According to the history books, it struck healthy adults in their prime just as often, if not more so, than the weak or sickly......»»
California Nixes a Bill to Decriminalize Plant-Based Psychedelics
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 58, which would have allowed adults to possess small amounts of mescaline, DMT, and psilocybin, the hallucinogen in magic mushrooms.....»»
Hot weather hits productivity—even in air-conditioned factories
Hot weather reduces workers' productivity—even if their workplace is air conditioned, new research shows......»»
Can Apple Watch be used to monitor for arrhythmia in kids? Stanford study aims to find out
Researchers at Stanford University have launched a new study focused on investigating how Apple Watch could help identify arrhythmia in children and young adults. As first reported by MyHealthyApple, the study wants to find out how accurate the Apple.....»»
Mindfulness is a powerful tool to reduce workplace stress, study finds
In the fast-paced corporate world where stress can be an unwelcome colleague for many employees, SFU researchers have found that mindfulness can reduce workplace stress by helping to narrow employees' views of work tasks as threats......»»
Executives feel more psychologically safe taking risks at work than employees
New survey data from Wiley suggest workers are far less likely than their managers and senior-level executives to feel psychologically safe taking risks at work. The findings from the latest Wiley Workplace Intelligence report show a particularly wid.....»»
Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace, say researchers
Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace. While obvious cases of discrimination against women—like sexist comments or the systematic underpayment of women—dominate headlines, there are subtler, more insidious forms of disc.....»»
Opinion: Changing age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations—which Brand denies—include the sexual assault of a woman who says she was in a relationship with Brand when she was 16 a.....»»
Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
Loneliness is a much discussed social issue, but it is rarely considered to be a workplace problem that needs to be managed like other health issues at work......»»
Cybersecurity skills employers are desperate to find in 2023
The surge in digital economic growth and our increasing dependence on it make cybersecurity a critical profession. In this Help Net Security video, Aaron Rosenmund, Director of Security Research and Curriculum, Pluralsight, discusses the most sought-.....»»
IT workers see generative AI as a serious threat to their profession
While many IT workers see the productivity benefits of AI, 56% believe it benefits employers more than employees, according to Ivanti. Additionally, 63% are concerned generative AI tools might take their job in the next five years compared to 44% of.....»»
Research: Saving money, milk and improving human health
New research from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University finds that dairy producers overtreat cows diagnosed with non-severe cases of clinical mastitis, which increases farm costs and loss of milk......»»
Study: Most people rely on parents for material support into adulthood
A new study finds that only a third of adults in the United States did not rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s. The study highlights the extent to which parents and adult children rely on eac.....»»
Most people distrust AI and want regulation, says new survey
The constant scandals surrounding artificial intelligence are taking a toll, with a majority of U.S. adults worrying about the potential impact of the new tech......»»
Research finds that more flexible working and avoiding excessive alcohol at work events are key to workplace equality
Flexible working is key to creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, according to a new report. The research into equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK insurance industry also found that excessive alcohol consumption at team building and.....»»
High Blood Pressure Is the World’s Biggest Killer. Now There’s a Plan to Tackle It
Once considered a disease of the affluent, hypertension now affects a third of all adults. The WHO wants nations to get organized to combat it......»»
Is your company able to handle more AI? Most of us don"t think so
It’s not news that using AI in the workplace can save workers time, but it’s certainly clearer than ever......»»
Never use your master password as a password on other accounts
One in three Americans now use password managers, up from one in five in 2022, according to an online poll by Security.org that quizzed 1,051 American adults on how they use passwords and password managers. How users choose and use password managers.....»»