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Ill at Work
""Ill at Work: Navigating Health Challenges in the Modern Workplace"" explores the crucial intersection of personal health and professional life in today's fast-paced work culture. This comprehensive guide delves into the phenomenon of presenteeism - working while ill - and its far-reaching impacts on individuals, organizations, and society at large. The book examines the physiological, psychological, and economic consequences of pushing through illness at work, offering a balanced perspective on this complex issue. Through a blend of medical research, case studies, and economic analyses, ""Ill at Work"" presents a compelling argument for a paradigm shift in how we approach health in the professional sphere. It traces the evolution of sick leave policies and explores cultural attitudes towards illness and work across the globe. The book is structured in three parts, progressing from the introduction of presenteeism to its multifaceted consequences, and finally to practical solutions for creating healthier work environments. What sets this book apart is its holistic approach, considering not just individual responsibility but also the roles of organizational culture, societal expectations, and policy frameworks. Written in an accessible yet authoritative style, it offers valuable insights for working professionals, managers, and policymakers alike, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to navigate the complex balance between health and work in the modern era.
Burnout at Work
Author: Michael P. Leiter
language: en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date: 2014-04-24
The psychological concept of burnout refers to long-term exhaustion from, and diminished interest in, the work we do. It’s a phenomenon that most of us have some understanding of, even if we haven’t always been affected directly. Many people start their working lives full of energy and enthusiasm, but far fewer are able to maintain that level of engagement. Burnout at Work: A Psychological Perspective provides a comprehensive overview of how the concept of burnout has been conceived over recent decades, as well as discussing the challenges and possible interventions that can help confront this pervasive issue. Including contributions from the most eminent researchers in this field, the book examines a range of topics including: The links between burnout and health How our individual relationships at work can affect levels of burnout The role of leadership in mediating or causing burnout The strategies that individuals can pursue to avoid burnout, as well as wider interventions. The book will be required reading for anyone studying organizational or occupational psychology, and will also interest students of business and management, and health psychology.
The Rise of Mental Vulnerability at Work
Since the 1960s, a major mental health crisis has emerged among Western working populations. By analysing the development of various occupational cultures and using extensive data sources, this book captures the history of mental vulnerability in working life. Through a study spanning several decades, the book develops a new understanding of how mental vulnerability has evolved through changes to our working lives and socio-cultural being. It shows how our current knowledge about work, disability and the psyche is influenced by our time and provides intertwining conceptual frameworks and alternatives to current canonised knowledge about mental health in working life.