Stress
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Workers are faking productivity levels, and it’s hitting businesses hard – ‘productivity theater’ is placing the burden on a smaller pool of workers and causing stress levels to soar
Two-thirds of UK workers are pretending to be more productive than they are and carrying out tasks to appear busy without actually doing meaningful work. Research from Asana found 67% of workers admit to ‘productivity theater’ in their daily workflows. This, the study noted, is a term used to describe workers performing tasks to appear productive without actually progressing in…
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Cybersecurity salaries are rising, but some professionals wonder if the stress and burnout is worth it
Security practitioner salaries have grown by a considerable amount in the last 12 months, but so has the stress associated with the role, according to new research. A survey of UK cyber professionals between October 2023 and March 2024, conducted by CIISec, found the average wage for a security worker now stands at £87,205. This is roughly £10,000 higher than…
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How I Use a Bag in My Closet to Declutter With Less Stress
The vast majority of decluttering tips and methods expect you to pick a time, settle in, and make hard choices about whether to keep or get rid of every item in a closet, drawer, or room. Sometimes, you do need a little urgency to be productive, but I’ve always found that buckling down too hard is stressful. In fact, I…
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Can the Galaxy Watch Actually Measure Stress? (How?)
Key Takeaways Your Galaxy Watch can measure your stress levels using your heart rate and heart rate variability. You can measure stress manually with your Galaxy Watch or have it continuously measured automatically. These readings are approximations, and various environmental factors can affect their accuracy. The readings from the Galaxy Watch are good ballpark estimations, but don’t rely on them…
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