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Study Finds Work-Life Balance Could Be A Matter Of Life And Death

Study Finds Work-Life Balance Could Be A Matter Of Life And Death | Writing about Life in the digital age | Scoop.it
From www.fastcompany.com - October 20, 2016 10:33 PM

People often complain that their job is killing them, or that they’re working themselves to death, but new research suggests there may be more truth to those clichés than we realize.

 

A recent study conducted by Indiana University's Kelley School of Business found that those who work in high-stress jobs with little control are more likely to die sooner than those who have more control over and balance in their work.

 

The study, which has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Personnel Psychology, followed up with Wisconsin residents who had participated in a longitudinal study of 10,000 people that graduated from Wisconsin high schools in 1957. Participants were interviewed on their education, occupation, and emotional experiences at various intervals throughout their lives.


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This article will strike a chord with many professionals. Work-Life balance is crucial for the well being of the professional. In today's times of stress and burnout, micromanaged individuals can be a cause for concern. While 30 per cent of Americans are working from home, according to the article, 70 per cent, a solid chunk is struggling to find a suitable work-life balance. Technology has made matters worse for those who are yet to find a suitable work-life balance because Whatsapp, and E-mail apps in smartphones has ensured that the individual workers can not have peace of mind even at home!
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The Learning Factor's curator insight, October 20, 2016 5:36 PM

New research suggests a correlation between an employee's control over their work and their life expectancy.
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Top 5 Reasons People Love Their Jobs and How You Can Love Yours, Too

Top 5 Reasons People Love Their Jobs and How You Can Love Yours, Too | Writing about Life in the digital age | Scoop.it
From mashable.com - November 27, 2013 1:29 AM

It’s pretty easy to guess why 40% of employees are not engaged at work. And in your own life, you’re either in the same boat or have heard the gripes, quips and complaints from others. But what about the 60% of employees that are engaged? What is it that they love about their jobs and how can you love yours, too?

 

That’s exactly the question asked by TINYpulse, a company providing weekly employee surveys to over 40,000 people at 300 companies located across the globe. As an advisor to the company, I was able to get a sneak peek into some of the findings TINYpulse will be publishing on employee engagement for 2013.

 

To reach their findings, the company surveyed their clients’ employees, asking a relatively simple open-ended question: "What do you love about your job?" TINYpulse then tabulated and analyzed the results, identifying these top five reasons people love their jobs.


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This is such a good article! It summarizes what makes places of work so loved by all! No wonder places of work are like a second home to many of us! What endears our places of work in the cameraderie, the fact that our coleagues are but like an extended family!

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The Learning Factor's curator insight, November 26, 2013 3:31 PM

The top reasons why people love their jobs and how to get job satisfaction for yourself as well.
lantis mcckelvie's curator insight, December 17, 2014 10:43 AM

Why do you love your work?

 
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