News tagged with job insecurity

Fear of job loss causes dissatisfaction and a lack of commitment at work

A study in Spain shows that insecurity at work is directly and negatively linked to satisfaction in work and life, as well as affecting performance and commitment. Furthermore, the research reveals that the ...

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created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women with high job strain have 40 percent increased risk of heart disease

Women who report having high job strain have a 40 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and the need for procedures to open blocked arteries, compared to those with low job strain, according ...

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created Nov 14, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Spaniards choose stable jobs over ones related to their training

"If you study, you are more likely to get a stable job, even if it doesn't have anything to do with your training". This is the thinking of workers living in Spain, according to a research study by the Pompeu ...

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created Sep 27, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Looming unemployment harms older workers' health

Downsizing and demotions at the workplace can be a health hazard for people over age 50, according to research reported in a recent issue of the Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological and Social Sciences (Volume 65B, N ...

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created Mar 18, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Job insecurity leads to health problems in U.S. workers

(PhysOrg.com) -- Persistent job insecurity poses a major threat to worker health, according to a new study published in the September issue of the peer-reviewed journal Social Science and Medicine.

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created Aug 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0