Source: Fortune
Summary
A new International Labour Organization report estimates that 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to major psychosocial risks at work, including job strain, effort-reward imbalance, job insecurity, long working hours, and workplace bullying. The report attributes 783,694 deaths to cardiovascular conditions and 56,394 deaths to mental disorders. The ILO argues that psychosocial risks should be managed through occupational safety and health systems, with policies that address the design and organization of work.
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The numbers tell one story.
840,000 deaths annually, 45 million disability-adjusted life years lost, and 1.37% of the global GDP lost due to work-related psychosocial risks. The ILO report highlights the impact of long working hours, bullying, and harassment on employees’ physical and mental health. The organization calls for better national data, clearer regulation, and workplace-level changes to address these issues. The report’s findings are a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting employee well-being in the pursuit of productivity.
It’s a cost that’s been hiding in plain sight.
Author: Evan Null
