Working long hours poses an occupational health risk that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year, the World Health Organization says.
Individuals working 55 or more hours every week face an estimated 35% higher risk of a stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, compared to people following the vastly accepted standard of working 35 to 40 hours in a week, the WHO presents in a study that was published in the journal Environment International.
Join host Elex with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr to talk about burnout in the workplace. Dr. Kerr is a Behavioral Change Scientist, TedX Keynote Speaker, burnout survivor, and the host of "Overcoming Working Mom Burnout" podcast. She has an abundance of knowledge on what can cause burnout in the workplace, signs to watch out for, ways to avoid future burnout, along with things you can look for in a company to make sure you're hunting for a job that will be the right fit for you.
Be sure to also check out "Overcoming Working Mom Burnout" podcast that is hosted by Dr. Kerr.
https://www.drjacquelinekerr.com/
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