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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Stressful jobs can really harm our health, yet it doesn’t need to be this way.
Chapter 2: Workplace stress across the United States is appalling; it’s now the fifth leading cause of death nationwide today.
Chapter 3: Layoffs create a lose-lose outcome for both employers and employees alike.
Chapter 4: America’s health insurance system leaves millions uninsured, exacting a steep, widespread human toll today.
Chapter 5: Granting employees control over their work, with social support, helps them truly thrive long-term.
Chapter 6: No one should die for a paycheck; we can do plenty to prevent this from happening.
Description
Dying for a Paycheck (2018) reveals that 120,000 American die every year because of work-related health issues. This makes work the fifth leading cause of death in the United States – and as dangerous as second-hand smoke. But things could be different, as a number of companies have demonstrated. Backed up by hard facts and the author’s years of expertise, Dying for a Paycheck presents timely solutions for a pressing issue.
Who Should Listen
- CEOs and managers looking to improve employees’ health
- Employees looking to understand how work affects their well-being
- Policymakers wanting to implement positive change in American workplaces