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Work affects our life, which affects our wellbeing, which affects our work. But what exactly is the relationship between all these things? A fascinating study provides some answers for employers.

Construction is crucial to Australia’s economy and a major employer. However, its employees suffer from a link between physical and mental ill health and take their own lives at a disproportionate rate. This is an overview of the industry’s wellbeing.

The evidence shows employees with higher levels of wellbeing are more likely to stay. Here we look at the research behind retention and wellbeing and then estimate the costs.

The current regulatory landscape requires aged care organisations to identify and manage health and safety concerns, including psychosocial hazards. The research shows high job demands are a potent risk.

Working with the elderly involves physical and emotional labour and hazards people outside the industry often overlook. This article offers an evidence-backed snapshot of the sector’s overall state of wellbeing and intervention suggestions.

Organisations have been trying to get workers back in-office for years. Given that coercive attempts can backfire, is there a way to do so that is both positive and effective?

This article is part of a series by Healthy Business, where we leverage our health and wellbeing expertise to explore research and offer our own insights to help some of Australia’s most important industries.

National regulations require organisations to address the risks of psychosocial hazards. Here’s what that means, and how, with the right approach, compliance can be the first step towards tangible bottom-line benefits.

The work mining requires is often unique, and therefore presents unique wellbeing challenges. This article provides a quick snapshot of the overall state of wellbeing in the sector and ideas on how to best approach those challenges.