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Good leadership means healthier workers

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: August 22, 2008
A review of studies by Finnish researchers suggests good leadership has positive effects for employee health and well-being.
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Can personality prevent dementia?

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: October 4, 2007

Can conscientiousness, a core personality trait, protect against a debilitating physical disease? A recent study suggests that those who see themselves as self-disciplined, organised achievers have a lower risk for developing Alzheimer's disease than people who are less conscientious.

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The cost of depressed workers

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: October 3, 2007

Investing in depressed employees - quickly getting them treatment and even offering telephone psychotherapy - can cut absenteeism while improving workers' health, a study suggests.

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