If/Then Is Work Killing Us?
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Feb 5, 2025 
Jeffrey Pfeffer, a prominent professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of "Dying for a Paycheck," dives into the alarming connection between workplace stress and health crises. He argues that the impact of overwork mirrors the dangers of smoking, potentially leading to 120,000 deaths annually in the U.S. The conversation challenges conventional views on employee well-being, calling for a cultural shift and stronger corporate responsibility to foster healthier work environments. It’s time to rethink our work dynamics for the sake of our health!
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Sundance's Story
- Sundance Scardino, a former pararescueman and firefighter, didn't find his dangerous work scary.
- He found it exciting but eventually retired due to accumulated physical and mental injuries.
The Deadly Workplace
- Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that the modern workplace is deadly, causing significant health problems due to stress.
- He compares the link between workplace stress and negative health outcomes to that of smoking and cancer.
Employer Responsibility
- Pfeffer emphasizes that employers bear responsibility for their employees' well-being.
- He suggests employees entrust their psychological and physiological health to their employers.
