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  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global lifestyles and work environments.
  • Understanding changes in employee lifestyle factors is crucial for maintaining productivity.
  • The pandemic necessitated rapid adaptations in health behaviors and social interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze shifts in lifestyle factors among medical center employees from 2019 to 2020.
  • To determine the correlation between modifiable lifestyle factors and self-reported work productivity during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal survey data from health risk assessments (HRAs) were analyzed.
  • Employee responses from 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (during pandemic) were compared.
  • Regression models identified associations between lifestyle factors and work productivity.

Main Results:

  • Over 18,000 participants completed more than 26,000 HRAs.
  • Significant increases in exercise and sleep duration were reported during the pandemic.
  • Social connectedness demonstrated the strongest positive association with work productivity.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides novel insights into comprehensive lifestyle changes during the initial two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Social connectedness was identified as the paramount modifiable lifestyle factor influencing employee work productivity.
  • Findings underscore the importance of fostering social connections in the workplace for sustained productivity.