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Expert tips
A psychologist’s tips for dealing with worry
There are many things going on around us that can cause us worry, stress or anxiety. What can we do when our worries grow too big and start to affect our everyday lives? We have spoken to psychologist Karin Calissendorff for some advice on how to deal with worries and stress.
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Expert tips
Employer responsibility as transmission rates rise
Both the WHO and the Public Health Agency of Sweden have warned that the spread of influenza, Covid-19 and RSV may reach high levels this winter season. As an employer, you have a responsibility to counteract and prevent the transmission of viruses at the workplace.
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Expert tips
Conflict or victimisation – important to act immediately
Conflicts, bullying and victimisation can arise in all workplaces. As a manager it is important to be aware of the differences because they should be addressed and handled in different ways, so as to resolve the problems and reduce the consequences for both individuals and the organisation.
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Expert tips
Involve the employees in work environment management
Stress is increasing among employees and managers. At the same time, we are heading for an economic downturn, and we don’t know what the impact of this will be on companies and employees. Our Handbook for a Sustainable Working Life could be a great help to you as a manager because it has tips and advice for making day-to-day work environment management easier. A revised edition is now available, in both Swedish and English.
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Don’t sit still for too long at the workplace
Far too many people sit still for long periods every day. Interrupting long periods of sitting still affects both our mental and physical well-being and there is a great deal you can do as an employer to help your employees to get more movement into their working day.
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Expert tips
Create space for recovery this autumn
Earlier surveys by Falck Previa show that about one employee in three experiences high stress levels or high-risk stress. Stress without recovery is not good for health. You should therefore create procedures that let you prioritise recovery to ensure that stress does not take over.
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Important to disconnect from work during the holidays
No employer can force their employees to stay connected while they are on holiday, yet many people still find it hard not to check their work emails. But if you don’t let your holiday be a proper holiday, it can be harmful in the long run.
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Fewer older people feel they are able to work until retirement age
The Swedish Work Environment Authority has looked closely at the work environment of older people and found that the number of people who say they cannot carry on working until retirement age is increasing. In order to reverse this trend, it is important to invest in older employees and take a systematic approach to the work environment.
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ADHD and autism in the workplace
Working life today places high demands on both employees and managers. More complex tasks and new expectations in terms of structure and taking initiative while we work both at home and in the office bring about increased stress. This can be particularly challenging for people with a neuropsychiatric disability.
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Better recovery with mental training
Many people feel stressed at work. We can increase our well-being by learning how our body reacts to different situations. Positive mental fitness helps us find the balance between stress and recovery.