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

Workplace Insight

Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

Allwork

Allwork.Space and Alliance Virtual Offices conducted a survey, and also analyzed third party research, to understand how remote work impacts individuals’ health and wellbeing. . Those with no commutes also reap the benefits of additional sleep time which is linked to many health benefits. . DeFelice, M., 2019). .

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

Allwork

A 2016 survey by Banfield Pet Hospitals showed that 83% percent of workers felt more sense of loyalty to companies that embrace a pet-friendly environment.? . Allwork.Space: For both pet owners and non-pet owners, are there mental health benefits to having dogs in the office? . In a previous survey of 1,000 U.S.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

For example, Flocc London digital consultancy ELSE holds their internal meetings on hard chairs to encourage people to be brief, while at Copenhagen-based IIH Nordic, they use countdown timers to keep meetings short. Synergy Vision, a London-based medical and health care communications company, introduced a four-day week in late 2018.

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunter (TED Original Video: What really happens to your body during menopause ) . Read an excerpt here. ) . years in 2019.

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