Services Australia
Workplace Research Monthly August 2023
Pages
52
Time to read
145 mins
Publication
Language
English
Pages
52
Time to read
145 mins
Publication
Language
English
This document is a Workplace Research Monthly report for August 2023, which includes a collection of peer-reviewed articles and evidence related to workplace health and safety, prevention, recovery at work, and return to work topics published in July 2023. It covers various subjects such as health literacy at work, the impact of smoking on health, and the relationship between organizational health literacy and employee wellbeing. The report discusses studies that explore the connections between health literacy, employee psychological wellbeing, and workplace productivity. It also presents findings from a survey of smokers at a facility, detailing the health risks associated with smoking and stress levels compared to non-smokers. Additionally, the report emphasizes the importance of both individual and organizational health literacy in promoting employee wellbeing, particularly in the context of demographic changes and skilled worker shortages. The document aims to provide insights for improving workplace health strategies.