Healthy Workplace

There are signs that the body's ability to repair DNA damage is diminished when people work at night.

Doctors are working 30-hour shifts, and enough is enough, says the South African Medical Association.

New research suggests that the way young adults feel about their careers might affect them physically and mentally by middle age.

Walking is known to have tremendous health benefits, and according to a study, converting office meetings to 'walking meetings' may raise physical activity considerably.

According to a poll, stress is a significant problem among American workers. Many say that their job influences their eating and sleeping habits and also affects their weight.

People are increasingly using performance-enhancing drugs for common tasks ranging from sitting examinations to giving presentations and conducting important negotiations.

A large study suggests a link, but it's not clear how overwork, and issues such as depression, anxiety or OCD may be connected.

Among other things, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is addressing the problem of local doctors who write fraudulent sick notes, costing the country millions of rands in lost productivity each year.

Disabled caterers in northern Limpopo marched to the Vhemba District health offices to protest against the tender for hospital tuck shops, which took their jobs away.

Shouting, screaming, swearing. Oh yes, and then there are the impossible deadlines and the blame-shifting. Is he or she the boss from hell?

Calls to and from a call centre can drive you crazy - but here's what it's really like for people who work in one of these environments.

So you've learnt a few general tips on how to make your desk feng shui, but you have more specific career goals? Perhaps you are eyeing the boss's chair, or are desperate for a salary increase or maybe you just want to get on better with all the people in the office?

New research suggests that office workers need to stand and move more frequently as part of their working day to prevent serious illness and premature death.

Unsure whether to bring a sick note after two or three days of taking off ill, or are you simply unsure of what it means to be sick after the weekend? Here are the facts.

When Mia started getting headaches at work, she put it down to new-job stress, especially as the symptoms eased whenever she left the building.

You might be surprised to know that the way you sit at your desk may be the cause of some of your aches and pains. Here's what you need to know.