Could a shorter working week really help us all to feel less stressed, and if so, how realistic is it to expect a four-day week to become a reality? Stylist spoke with Will Stronge and Kyle Lewis, authors of the new…
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Insomnia, disrupted sleep, and burnout linked to higher odds of severe COVID-19
Insomnia, disrupted sleep, and daily burnout are linked to a heightened risk of not only becoming infected with coronavirus, but also having more severe disease and a longer recovery period, suggests an international study of healthcare workers, published in the…
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Struggling to feel festive this Christmas? Our ‘always on’ culture could be to blame
Even with Christmas fast approaching, many of us are struggling to ‘switch off’ from work and get into the festive spirit. A new study could explain why. After a pretty stressful year, it’s safe to say many of us will…
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Burnout can exacerbate work stress, further promoting a vicious circle
Stress and overload in the workplace are increasing worldwide and are often considered a cause of burnout. Indeed, a new study shows that work stress and burnout are mutually reinforcing. However, contrary to popular belief, burnout has a much greater…
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Workers need to take time off every 43 days to 'avoid burnout'
British workers feel the need to take a break every 43 days to avoid total burn out, according to a new study. The study of 2,000 office workers, conducted by by One poll, found that taking days off at least…
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Infecting the mind: Burnout in health care workers during COVID-19
Doctors and nurses across the country are experiencing occupational burnout and fatigue from the increased stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A team of researchers and medical professionals at Texas A&M University and Houston Methodist Hospital are working together to…
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