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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

days per year ( BMJ , 2012). For example, a recent survey of companies in the UK found that 47 percent have no supportive policies for employees struggling with fertility ( FertilityFamily , 2023). Firms should also provide salary sacrifice schemes to help women set aside pre-tax salary to support their health and wellbeing.

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Why You Should Start Your Own Business Today

Success

Since joining the company eight years earlier, he had worked his way up to a solid position in middle management with a decent salary and great benefits. This article was published in November 2012 and has been updated. John was 53 when the bad news hit: His department was being moved offshore. Now, he was out of a job.

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Authentically Gen Z: The Values, Aspirations & Drivers That Will Re-Define The Future Of Work

Allwork

As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—begins to enter the workforce, companies are realizing their current office spaces, operational policies, and company norms do not resonate as strongly with this emerging employee base as they did with those of decades past. Amenities, Benefits & Salary: A Shifting Mindset.

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Book Review: Baby Bust

Small Business Labs

The key finding of the surveys is a sharp decline in the number of students planning on having kids.   But by 2012 only 42% of the students surveyed said they planned to have kids.   The 2012 cohort of students see a work world that is intensely competitive and time consuming.

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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. If in 2012 you did not attend any events or training sessions then you should speak to your manager or HR immediately to get something booked for 2013. Salary and financial reward . The relationship between assistant and manager .

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What happened to customer service at Sears?

Service Untitled

According to online surveys, over 80 percent of customers now give Sears poor customer service grades citing reasons of inept management, unreliable products, poor customer service, and a profound lack of employee training. billion in 2012. So what has happened? Can Sears be saved? Photo courtesy of justj0000lie.

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How Gen Z is Changing the Workplace — and It Can Benefit Everyone

Worxbee

The Gen Z population (people born between 1997 and 2012) is now entering the workforce, and as employers race to cater to their expectations, the subsequent changes are challenging companies, shaping culture, and creating new opportunities for all. Here are a few highlights: Salaries well above the minimum wage. population.

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