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May 31, 2023 Blog Post #4:  Over half of UK employees have worked in a toxic workplace Author : Emma Greedy Published: 18 August 2021 Source : https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/over-half-of-uk-employees-have-worked-in-a-toxic-workplace/ Summary Did you know that a lot of people in the UK have experienced toxic workplaces? This article revealed that a recent study found that a whopping 70% of employees have dealt with a toxic work environment at some point in their careers. It's a big problem that we need to talk about. The study also discovered that more than half of the people surveyed (56%) would quit their jobs if they felt the workplace culture wasn't good. That's a huge number! And interestingly, female employees were 8% more likely to leave a toxic workplace than men. This shows that toxic cultures affect women even more. So, what exactly makes a workplace toxic? The study found some common signs. Bullying was a major issue, with 46% of respondents experienci...

  May 31, 2023 Blog Post #5:  The Future of Youth Employment in Nigeria Author : Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin ~Assistant Professor, Departments of Geography & Planning, Gender Studies, Queen's University, Ontario Published: April 10, 2022 3.09pm SAST Source: https://theconversation.com/toxicworkplaces-the-future-of-youth-employment-in-nigeria-180482 Summary In Nigeria, the dream of economic growth and urban transformation overshadows the truth about youth employment. Despite the country filled with young professionals, a closer look uncovers a paradoxical reality where both struggle and success coexist. This blog post shows the challenges faced by Nigerian youth, shedding light on toxic work environments and the urgent need for change. In the pursuit of becoming one of the world's top 20 economies by 2020, Nigeria embraced urban restructuring and economic growth. Job creation became a focal point, with the hope that these initiatives would lead to opportunities for the youth....

  May 31, 2023 Blog Post #3 : Over 75% of Canadian nurses burnt out, RNAO survey finds Author : By Hannah Jackson  Global News Published : May 12, 2022 1:20 pm Source : https://globalnews.ca/news/8830025/rnao-report-burnout-nurses-covid/ Summary The Registered Nurse's Association of Ontario (RNAO) recently conducted a survey that reveals a troubling situation of burnout among nurses in Canada. This survey, carried out during the peak of Ontario's third wave of COVID-19, involved 5,200 participants and sheds light on the challenges faced by over 75% of Canadian nurses. Frontline and hospital workers are particularly affected by this burnout. The findings from the survey show that a significant number of nurses are experiencing burnout, and many are contemplating leaving their current positions or even abandoning the nursing profession entirely. It is concerning to note that only 26.2% of the nurses surveyed took time off to address their mental health and burnout-related issues...

  May 31, 2023 Blog Post #2:  Over 75% of Canadian nurses burnt out, RNAO survey finds Author : Shamani Joshi Published : May 21, 2021, 11:02am Source : https://wwwvice.com/en/article/k78bwm/india-toxic-work-hustle-office-culture-bosses-pandemic Summary In the midst of India's battle against the pandemic, another silent enemy emerged: a toxic hustle culture that intensified the challenges faced during the crisis. Despite the overwhelming circumstances, people were expected to meet work deadlines and maintain a relentless work ethic. This toxic work culture, deeply rooted in India, contributed to the mounting pressures of the pandemic. Hustle culture, with its belief that success comes only through extreme sacrifice and hard work, had firmly taken hold in India. Flashy slogans like "The grind never stops" fueled the idea that working oneself to the bone was the only path to fulfillment. In a country of 1.3 billion people, the fear of being replaceable intensified the toxic...

UPDATED ON: OCTOBER 25, 2022 / 10:42 PM   Blog post 1: Toxic workplaces can harm your physical and mental health, surgeon general says moneywatch Toxic workplace Author : BY MEGAN CERULLO Source : https://www.cbsnews.com/news/toxic-workplaces-are-bad-for-your-physical-health-surgeon-general/ CBS NEWS Summary  It's important for us to recognize the impact of toxic workplaces on our health. In this article The U.S. Surgeon General recently conducted a study, and the results were eye-opening. They discovered that harmful work environments, such as those with difficult bosses and a cutthroat culture, can seriously affect our mental and physical well-being.  The report showed several factors that contribute to poor health outcomes, including low wages, discrimination, harassment, overwork, and long commutes. It's not surprising that work-related stress can lead to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, as well as chronic physical health issues such as heart dise...