Occupational burnout

Taking on the Greatest Threat to Healthspan, A4M Unveils 31st Spring Congress Program Featuring Top Experts La Puma, Rifai, and Lufkin

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

This year, A4M tackles one of the greatest threats to longevity and healthspan: inflammation.

Key Points: 
  • This year, A4M tackles one of the greatest threats to longevity and healthspan: inflammation.
  • With the expert insight of modern medicine's most influential voices, the program delves into the latest therapeutic approaches to this common disease pathway.
  • A star-studded panel of educators headlines this year's event, including internationally recognized keynote speakers Tom Rifai, MD, and John La Puma, MD.
  • The Spring Congress agenda closely examines interconnected biological systems and the underlying pathways contributing to inflammatory conditions, from autoimmune diseases to hormone health.

New Research: Talkspace Releases Early Findings that “Text Therapy” Highly Effective for Frontline Healthcare Workers at Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

In March of 2020, researchers from Talkspace and leading academic centers recruited healthcare workers (HCWs) from major hospitals across the United States who were experiencing anxiety or depression as they cared for COVID-19 patients during the initial surge.

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  • In March of 2020, researchers from Talkspace and leading academic centers recruited healthcare workers (HCWs) from major hospitals across the United States who were experiencing anxiety or depression as they cared for COVID-19 patients during the initial surge.
  • Participants could send unlimited text messages to their therapists and would receive counseling in the form of text messages back from their respective therapists.
  • The population included physicians, nurses at several levels, residents in training, and a small number of nonmedical sanitation workers.
  • The improvements shown by HCWs translated into a large effect size that puts it on par with effect sizes reported for traditional therapy.

WellSet Launches First Holistic Self-Care Benefit Backed by Insurance

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellSet, the first digital holistic health studio, today introduced the first and only emotional and mental health benefit to help employers address the burnout epidemic using science-backed holistic practices. WellSet provides unlimited access to thousands of live and on-demand classes spanning 20+ evidence-based practices designed to improve mind, body, and emotional health, like Acupressure, Self-Hypnosis, and EFT/Tapping, in addition to Yoga, Mindfulness, and more. WellSet also announced that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, is now including WellSet as a portfolio option for employer group accounts.

Key Points: 
  • WellSet also announced that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, is now including WellSet as a portfolio option for employer group accounts.
  • Co-Founders Tegan Bukowski, CEO, and Sky Meltzer, Executive Chairman, founded the first iteration of WellSet in 2018, a double-sided marketplace which was acquired by Ness in 2022.
  • Offering WellSet as a benefit sends a signal to employees that their emotional well-being matters.
  • "WellSet is a great example of a benefit that addresses a timely challenge many employers are navigating and combines evidence-based practices with holistic well-being to support individuals' emotional and physical health."

Gympass Makes Mindful Addition to Support Employee Mental Health by Welcoming Headspace into its Wellbeing Network

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

"Today's employees aren't willing to put their mental health and wellbeing at risk in favor of a paycheck -- and that's not just my assumption. In our 2022 State of Work-Life Wellness Report we found that wellbeing is just as important as salary for more than 80% of employees globally. This indicates a massive shift in mindset that has only been accelerated by the past few years," said Cesar Carvalho, CEO and co-founder of Gympass. "Gympass' goal, in tandem with Headspace Health, is to help employers better support their employees' mental health and wellbeing. The responsibility falls on employers to care for their people. By offering Headspace's easily accessible, beloved and evidence-based resources alongside fitness and nutrition tools, organizations can create positive impacts on talent acquisition and retention while fostering a happier, more productive workforce."     

Key Points: 
  • As part of the Gympass network, Headspace Health will empower employers to better care for the wellbeing of their employees, with the overarching goal to make wellbeing universal.
  • Together, Gympass and Headspace Health are committed to creating a happier, healthier and more productive workforce.
  • Gympass Mind partner apps and resources are being utilized by employees at over 10,000 companies around the world, many of whom are prioritizing employee mental health alongside fitness and nutrition to foster 360-degree wellbeing .
  • "Gympass' goal, in tandem with Headspace Health, is to help employers better support their employees' mental health and wellbeing.

Workhuman Announces Esther Perel and Luvvie Ajayi Jones as Keynote Speakers for Upcoming Workhuman Live 2023

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Workhuman Live is back for its eighth year, taking place in sunny San Diego from April 17-20, and Workhuman is excited to announce that Esther Perel and Luvvie Ajayi Jones will be keynote speakers.

Key Points: 
  • Workhuman Live is back for its eighth year, taking place in sunny San Diego from April 17-20, and Workhuman is excited to announce that Esther Perel and Luvvie Ajayi Jones will be keynote speakers.
  • If people recognize and support those dynamics, they will build productive, safe, and thriving workplaces.
  • Every attendee at Workhuman Live San Diego will have the opportunity to learn deeply on topics of recognition, gratitude, and culture while interacting with their peers.
  • For more information about Workhuman Live 2023, please visit www.workhumanlive.com .

Despite Projected Growth in 2023, Portland Companies Struggle to Attract and Keep Tech Talent, Says ProFocus Technology Survey Report

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Portland companies expect higher revenue in 2023 and 43% expect to hire more tech employees, but companies report it difficult to find and retain the technology talent that will fuel this growth, according to ProFocus Technology’s third annual tech survey, Portland Tech in Focus: 2023 Trends Report .

Key Points: 
  • Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Portland companies expect higher revenue in 2023 and 43% expect to hire more tech employees, but companies report it difficult to find and retain the technology talent that will fuel this growth, according to ProFocus Technology’s third annual tech survey, Portland Tech in Focus: 2023 Trends Report .
  • Tech professionals who rank their firm as excellent in retaining talent also score more favorable ratings on onboarding, training, compensation, and innovation.
  • “The outlook for the Portland tech market looks strong heading into 2023 with so many tech managers reporting expected increases in budgets, headcount, and revenue.
  • Further, 57% of those at enterprises say their tech team is overworked compared to 45% at small and midsized firms.

Genius Operations(R) Launches Total Operations Suite and Other Offerings for ABA Professionals

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Monday, January 30, 2023

"At Genius Operations®, we are very passionate about supporting professionals who provide applied behavior analysis treatment to children with autism," Portia James says.

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  • "At Genius Operations®, we are very passionate about supporting professionals who provide applied behavior analysis treatment to children with autism," Portia James says.
  • "Our Total Operations Suite is very useful for Behavior Analysts and aims to simplify and standardize the way that we build and scale ABA companies."
  • Genius Operations® invites all minority ABA professionals who need assistance with the certification process or with strengthening their business' operations to reach out to them.
  • Genius Operations® is minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned, and it is committed to narrowing the gap in quality care in underrepresented communities.

Burnout Hitting Consumer Confidence, Finds KeyBank Survey

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Monday, January 9, 2023

CLEVELAND, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The KeyBank 2023 Financial Mobility Survey, released today, finds Americans are in a difficult financial position as 55% faced financial challenges over the last year, a substantial increase from the year prior (37%), with more than double the number of respondents flagging their biggest financial faux pas involved budgeting issues (89% vs. 35%, respectively). Yet, even as Americans face these challenges, the majority (85%) strongly desire to become more aware of their financial picture.

Key Points: 
  • "More people have experienced a loss of income, fewer feel financially savvy, and burnout is rising among younger respondents.
  • "The last several years have taken a toll on individuals, impacting their financial and mental well-being," said Jamie Warder, Head of Digital Banking at KeyBank.
  • To learn more about the survey's findings, review the KeyBank 2023 Financial Mobility Survey Executive Summary here .
  • The survey asked respondents about their financial attitudes, understanding, awareness and actions over the prior year.

Artera Report Finds Clinical Staff Burnout Remains High, Though Down from Peak Pandemic

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artera (formerly WELL Health), a SaaS digital health leader in patient communications and the 2021 and 2022 Best in KLAS winner in Patient Outreach, today released its second annual report, State of Clinical Support Staff, which looks at clinical support staff burnout, its impact on patient care and trends in patient communication. This year's findings paint a different picture than last year's report, which was commissioned during the peak of the pandemic. While still high, this year's study found that 70 percent of clinical support staff report moderate to severe burnout, but that's lower than last year when burnout levels among the same group were extremely high at nearly 90 percent.

Key Points: 
  • This year's findings paint a different picture than last year's report, which was commissioned during the peak of the pandemic.
  • While still high, this year's study found that 70 percent of clinical support staff report moderate to severe burnout, but that's lower than last year when burnout levels among the same group were extremely high at nearly 90 percent.
  • Clinical support staff burnout remains high, though lower than pandemic peak
    70 percent report moderate to severe burnout, with 32 percent rating it as high or severe (down from 2021 report: 88 percent reported moderate to severe burnout and 56 percent reported high or severe).
  • According the report, clinical support staff believe digital patient communication:
    Additionally, 85 percent of clinical support staff believe communicating in the patient's preferred language will improve healthcare access.

Payscale Data Reveals Which Jobs Will Survive a Potential Recession in 2023

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Payscale Inc. , the leading provider of compensation data, software and services, released its 2022 End of Year Hot Jobs Report .

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Payscale Inc. , the leading provider of compensation data, software and services, released its 2022 End of Year Hot Jobs Report .
  • The report ranks the jobs that will be least impacted by a recession, as well as the roles employees are most likely to quit—or “ quiet quit ”—based on Payscale’s employee-reported data from more than 1.1 million U.S. workers.
  • Additionally, the top positions with the most job security are experiencing wage increases in the double digits, despite a possible recession looming.
  • Dock Worker (15% wage growth): Without dock workers, the entire port system shuts down, wreaking havoc on the supply chain.