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Leaders: Align Work-Life Promise with Work-Life Reality—Here’s Where to Start

Success

According to 2018 research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of LinkedIn, 70% of candidates would pass on what sounded like a cushy job offer if they had to work in a toxic environment. For instance, perhaps you instituted an unlimited vacation policy. Ask for input from co-workers, employees, and managers.

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Young people should be the main focus of mental health efforts

Workplace Insight

We’ve only just begun – the final report of a three-year research programme funded by the Health Foundation – explores the relationship between young people’s mental health and work outcomes, and how policy makers should respond. As a result, more than half a million 18-24-year-olds were prescribed anti-depressants in 2021-22.

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Unlock the Power of Employee Resource Groups: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls And Create A Group That Drives Change

Allwork

In 2018, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development ( CIPD ) UK successfully established a BME ERG ­— EmbRACE. The key to this ERG’s current success appears to be in its commitment to certain key policies and its willingness to have conversations that other organizations often shy away from.

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

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The Future of Work: Dog-Friendly Companies” indicates that pet-friendly policies may be key to attracting and retaining top talent. . Nearly three-quarters of pet parents feel more loyal to companies with pet-friendly policies. 74% of pet parents feel more loyal to companies with pet-friendly policies . Study highlights: .

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Why It’s Time to Retire the Term “Hybrid Work”

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An awareness of where and when work is done forms the basis of a flexibility strategy with appropriate space, technology and policies in place. . The top short-term factor they saw as being impactful to their business was the expectation of workforce flexibility,” she said, noting that the survey was done in 2018, well before Covid. .

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Forget Basic AI Tools, Digital Clones Will Be The Next Big Workforce Disruptor

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Although it might sound like science fiction, a growing number of people are already employing digital “twins” to represent them during meetings and manage routine tasks in their professional roles. Advanced technology has ushered in an era where it would appear that employees can operate in two places simultaneously.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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According to the Society for Organizational and Industrial Psychology , some victims have reported incidences of sexual harassment only to find that they are met with an ineffective or even hostile response from management. . Incorporation of emotional intelligence training for management into the program.

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