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Last update: June 17, 2008 - 7:34 PM

 

Elements of a negative work environment that can affect wellbeing include:

• Dissatisfaction with job

• Authoritative rather than collaborative leadership

• Lack of trust and openness at work

• Lack of focus on individual strengths

Full-time employed individuals who say they work in a negative environment:

• Minnesota: 19.41 percent

• Nationwide: 20.34 percent

Source: Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index

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