FIFO workers can manage fatigue and loneliness at remote sites by reducing their consumption of alcohol and energy drinks, and getting involved in local community activities, a new guidance note says.
A shift worker who claimed he couldn't work on Saturdays - because he had "re-engaged" with his religious faith - has been denied compensation for stress, after a judge found his employer acted reasonably in offering him a weekday roster with considerably less pay.
Middle managers must be encouraged to appear approachable and take an interest in workers' non-work-related difficulties, to foster supportive environments and reduce psychosocial risks, a new EU-OSHA campaign brief says.
Employers should tackle "workaholism" - which can affect a worker's wellbeing and lead to high absence rates - using primary, secondary and tertiary-level interventions, Italian researchers say.
A school principal subjected a worker - with a long history of depression - to "oppressive" disciplinary action after he was accused of minor conduct breaches, contributing to the man's suicide, the Queensland Coroner has found.
Headaches and migraines are among the leading causes of workplace sick leave, but nearly one in three severe headaches experienced by workers are attributable to factors that employers can control, a European study has found.
In the lead-up to Christmas, employers are being urged to ensure workers have adequate support from their mates and don't rush to finish jobs, with stress and injury claims increasing at this time of year.
The three adult children of a NSW worker who died of a heart attack have been awarded $145,000 each in workers' compensation, after the WCC found the woman was overworked and received little support from her employer.
A new report released in conjunction with national Go Home on Time Day - which is today - has found millions of Australian workers aren't taking regular lunch breaks or annual leave - and it's "making us sick".
Workers who receive regular feedback and recognition from their employers have higher levels of wellbeing and lower stress levels, but a new study shows that fewer than half of working Australians receive this support.
