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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Six years after reporting her sexual harassment, she got a promotion and was moved to a different department in 2015. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

It certainly raises the question of what more can be done, including in terms of workplace design, to boost engagement levels amongst these employees. Key findings from the global workplace design report include: Employee engagement positively correlates with workplace satisfaction. Traditional work styles persist.

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In Pursuit of Work-Life Bliss: What Europe Can Teach America

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For example, in 2015, the French worked an average of 1,482 hours a year, while American workers worked about 1,790 hours. Reduced stress: Chronic stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace, and it can lead to physical and mental health problems. Do you long for a better work-life balance?

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5 Tips for Dealing with Annoying People at Work

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Whether they chew gum ridiculously loudly in meetings or undermine you in front of your superiors, annoying people can take a serious toll on your workplace happiness. A 2015 Harvard study shared that 80% of employees report lost work time worrying about a co-worker’s behavior and how to deal with the person.

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Sleep, Diet, Exercise: Why You Seriously Need All 3 to Be Successful

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Because if we are healthy, we can experience improved workplace performance and well-being. Exercise Stress can get the best of us at times, and what could be better for you than melting your problems away with every rep, stride or lift at the gym? This article was published in October 2015 and has been updated.

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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Research conducted at the University of California in San Francisco shows that the more difficulty you have saying no and setting boundaries , the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout and even depression. Do: Manage your stress. The negative emotions that come with holding a grudge are actually a stress response.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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A report in Science Daily shows that the stress caused by social exclusion or negative social experiences can activate brain circuits associated with physical pain. Paul joined Charter Communications in 2015, and is responsible for all human resources strategies, policies, and practices for more than 101,000 employees.