Although anxiety, depression and work-related stress can be connected, they are different things. It is important to recognize that anxiety and depression are clinical health conditions, while stress is not. The World Health Organization defines work-related stress as: “The reaction…
My column today is prompted by an intriguing question I came across on the social media – “Is Depression a thing in Tanzania or is it laughed off as a foreign thing”? As reported by Dr Kaaya, Department of Psychiatry…
“It is common for managers and colleagues to look at a lack of focus or motivation, irritability, and bad decision making being caused by poor training, organizational politics or the work environment. The answer could be much simpler – a…
Last month, leaders and influencers gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. But this year, DAVOS had an unprecedented focus on mental health with a belief that employers have a vital role in promoting mentally healthy societies…
World Health Organization kicked off their year-long “Depression – Let’s Talk” campaign on the World Health Day on April, 7th. The campaign is a wake up call to de-stigmatize the conversation around mental illness and encourages people suffering from…
Depression in the workplace is an area that calls for attention. When an employee is depressed, it can affect not only that employees’ productivity and happiness, but the entire mood of his / her co-workers and their productivity too. Left…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 75% of employers’ health care costs and productivity losses are related to employee lifestyle choices. While small improvements make wellness initiatives pay off, it can be challenging to implement and achieve. …
It is impossible to overstate the importance of financial wellness in the workplace. According to a 2017 survey from Mercer, employers can lose up to $250 billion a year due to employees’ stress about their finances. The survey found that…
In ongoing business operations, maintaining appropriate levels of production is a managerial challenge. The loss of productivity due to illness is a constant concern for employers and employees alike. Workers suffer not only the consequences of the illness, but often,…
A Duke University study showed that on average, 40% of our actions throughout the day are habit. In other words, our actions are hardwired in our brains, so we do not have to think of each step in each action. …