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Does Your Workplace Have a “Culture of Coverage”? It Could Be Undermining Employee Well-Being
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 5/15/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 5/15/25

Does Your Workplace Have a “Culture of Coverage”? It Could Be Undermining Employee Well-Being

This insidious practices arises when organizations facing layoffs, budget cuts, or employee absences have increasingly offloaded responsibilities onto remaining employees.

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The Stress-Productivity Paradox: Why Overworking Hurts Your Career
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/18/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/18/25

The Stress-Productivity Paradox: Why Overworking Hurts Your Career

The stress-productivity paradox is clear: the harder you push yourself without respite, the less effective and innovative you become.

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Imposter Syndrome at Work: How to Beat It and Thrive
deep health, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/13/25 deep health, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/13/25

Imposter Syndrome at Work: How to Beat It and Thrive

Imposter syndrome—that persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of success—is an experience that many high-achieving professionals face.

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How to Tell Your Boss or Team You’re Burnt Out Without Fear: A Practical Guide to Prepare and Protect Yourself
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/6/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/6/25

How to Tell Your Boss or Team You’re Burnt Out Without Fear: A Practical Guide to Prepare and Protect Yourself

Speaking up about burnout at work is an act of courage and self-advocacy, but it requires strategic preparation.

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Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Colleagues in the Workplace
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/4/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/4/25

Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Colleagues in the Workplace

For healthy individuals, working closely with those who are struggling can deeply impact their own well-being, particularly in high-stress environments that already promote chronic stress and burnout.

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Working with Colleagues and Managers Who Have Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Mental Illness
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/25/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/25/25

Working with Colleagues and Managers Who Have Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Mental Illness

If you've ever found yourself walking on eggshells around a difficult boss, dealing with passive-aggressive colleagues, or managing workplace conflict stemming from mental health challenges, you're not alone.

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What to Do If Your Manager Is Projecting Their Trauma Onto You at Work
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/11/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/11/25

What to Do If Your Manager Is Projecting Their Trauma Onto You at Work

When a leader's unexamined coping mechanisms begin to influence their management style, the effects can trickle down, creating a toxic work environment for their team.

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Workplace Stress and Burnout in 2025: Actionable Steps for Employees, Managers, and HR Teams
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 1/26/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 1/26/25

Workplace Stress and Burnout in 2025: Actionable Steps for Employees, Managers, and HR Teams

The modern workplace continues to be a breeding ground for chronic stress and burnout, especially for high-achieving professionals. Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and your health.

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How to Protect Your Well-being If Your Workplace Isn’t Giving Salary Increases
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/27/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/27/24

How to Protect Your Well-being If Your Workplace Isn’t Giving Salary Increases

A stagnating paycheck in an era of rising inflation, increasing workloads, and heightened uncertainty doesn’t just hurt morale; it fundamentally impacts mental health, productivity, and retention.

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Burnout from Career Misalignment: The Wrong Job Can Make You Sick
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/20/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/20/24

Burnout from Career Misalignment: The Wrong Job Can Make You Sick

Burnout doesn’t always come from overwork. A subtler, equally corrosive type of burnout stems from boredom or misalignment with your career.

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When Corporate Culture Is Abusive
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/18/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/18/24

When Corporate Culture Is Abusive

You deserve a work environment that you don’t have to recover from. When demands cross into exploitation, disrespect, and neglect, the workplace becomes not just stressful but abusive.

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Why Vacations and PTO Time Alone Aren’t Enough To Fix Your Burnout
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/10/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/10/24

Why Vacations and PTO Time Alone Aren’t Enough To Fix Your Burnout

While self-care routines and vacations are often recommended as solutions, they are rarely enough to address the deeper roots of burnout and chronic stress that erodes your physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.

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Why Most Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work—And What Actually Does
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/2/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/2/24

Why Most Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work—And What Actually Does

Despite billions invested in employee wellness programs, the burnout crisis persists. Why? The answer lies in a simple but uncomfortable truth: Burnout is a systemic workplace issue, not a personnel problem.

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Workplace Stress and Burnout in 2024: Actionable Steps for Employees and HR Teams
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 8/9/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 8/9/24

Workplace Stress and Burnout in 2024: Actionable Steps for Employees and HR Teams

Workplace health and well-being has been declared a full-blown crisis impacting both individuals and organizations. Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and your health.

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Employee Burnout: Your Action Plan to Take Control of Your Wellness
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 8/9/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 8/9/24

Employee Burnout: Your Action Plan to Take Control of Your Wellness

The workplace landscape is fraught with challenges that are pushing employees to their limits. It’s crucial for employees to take proactive steps to manage their stress and prevent burnout.

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