Do workers stay quiet about their health conditions?

Researchers surveyed nearly 700 workers to determine whether employees disclose physical or mental health issues to their employers and if they attempt to conceal how these conditions affect their job performance. The study provides insight into workplace health communication patterns that could inform how construction companies support worker wellbeing and productivity.

Toronto — Researchers from the Institute for Work and Health recently set out to learn if employees with a physical or mental health issue tell their employer about their condition and if they try to hide its impact on their work. They surveyed 695 adult workers with physical or mental…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.