The level of a person's work, or performance, is often directly connected to the nature, or type of work, assigned to the employee. Performance may be improved by better matching workers with jobs.

If you’re trying to improve your health, the first stop is likely to be your doctor’s office. But your own office may have nearly as much influence on well-being, according to a growing body of ...

Caleb Althorpe receives funding from the Irish Research Council. Work is an inescapable feature of the modern world. Most of us, except for a lucky few, spend a significant portion of our lives ...

In today's world, overworked employees are overwhelmed by chronic transition and uncertainty. They are under-equipped to manage the demands of life and work successfully. A recent SHERM global survey ...

AI and digital tools are revolutionizing occupational safety and health. Today, robots are operating in hazardous environments, doing the heavy lifting, managing toxic materials and working in extreme ...

AI isn’t eliminating jobs—it’s eliminating the inhuman tasks we were never built for. Here’s how it’s redefining value, purpose, and the future of work. Why jobs no longer define how work gets done, ...

Many employees are frustrated with the nature of employment. But some fed-up workers are asking a bigger question: what’s the purpose of work? Chris, a US-based IT professional, says he’s experienced ...

Peter Smith receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, WorkSafeBC and the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board. The Institute for Work & Health is supported in part ...

Now, workers are defining what actually constitutes ‘balance’, rather than their companies. Amid the vast uncertainty of the pandemic era, one thing is clear: more than ever – and more than anything – ...

But maybe we should: Studies suggest that happy people are actually more productive and successful, and less likely to leave their jobs. This quiz measures how happy you are when you’re on the clock.

Work addiction, often called workaholism, is a real mental health condition. Like any other addiction, work addiction is the inability to stop the behavior. It often stems from a compulsive need to ...

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