Leading safely: The impact of generalist CEOs on workplace safety

Does the skillset of the CEO influence workplace safety? Yes according to this study. In the lead-up to next week’s leadership research compendium, this study evaluated whether generalist or specialist CEOs have a greater impact on OSHA reported safety incidents (note the limitation). Generalists are CEOs with wider industry experience (worked in more industries) whereas… Continue reading Leading safely: The impact of generalist CEOs on workplace safety

Work injuries and mental health challenges: A meta-analysis of the bidirectional relationship

This meta-analysis investigated the relationship between work injuries and mental health challenges. 139 studies included. Background: ·     Mental health challenge is defined as prolonged deviations from the state of an individual’s psychological well-being ·     “These deviations manifest as noticeable shifts in cognition, emotion, or behavior resulting in psychological distress” ·     “various studies have documented that work injuries are… Continue reading Work injuries and mental health challenges: A meta-analysis of the bidirectional relationship