{"id":176,"date":"2022-10-24T17:56:57","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T17:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/practicequiz.com\/resources\/?p=176"},"modified":"2022-10-24T17:57:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T17:57:36","slug":"toxic-workplaces-are-hazardous-to-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/practicequiz.com\/resources\/toxic-workplaces-are-hazardous-to-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic workplaces are hazardous to your health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Something amazing (and encouraging) happened last Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. surgeon general released guidance saying toxic workplaces can inflict damage on people\u2019s mental and physical well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToxic workplaces are harmful to workers, to their mental health, and it turns out, to their physical health too,\u201d Dr. Vivek Murthy said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Murthy\u2019s office says bad work environments cause chronic stress, which can cause heart disease, depression, and other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgeon general&#8217;s report highlights that 76% of workers in the U.S. have at least one symptom of a mental health condition, while up to 84% of people said their workplaces contributed to mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are the key takeaways from this guidance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s three-fold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you\u2019re in a leadership role, then follow the surgeon general\u2019s recommendations and pay your team well, listen to employees, limit after-hour communications, and offer growth opportunities &amp; mental health benefits.<\/li><li>If you work for a company that compensates you fairly and that truly values your contributions, and for a manager who listens, cares for you, and is collaborative, then that\u2019s worth more than getting a new job that pays more.<\/li><li>If you work in a cutthroat environment and\/or for a disrespectful manager, or if you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re being properly respected or valued, then it\u2019s time for you to reevaluate your priorities and find a new job that values work\/life balance and where you\u2019re appreciated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/surgeongeneral\/priorities\/workplace-well-being\/index.html\">Surgeon General&#8217;s Report<\/a> here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Something amazing (and encouraging) happened last Thursday. 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