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Gig Workers’ Rights On The Line In Massachusetts Supreme Court Battle

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The outcome of this legal battle could set a precedent for other states grappling with similar issues in the gig economy.

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Code Blue For America’s Workforce: How Healthcare’s Workforce Shortages Signal Broader Threat Across Industries

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It’s reported that the Graduate Medical Education (GME) system, responsible for training new physicians, is struggling to keep up with the demand. It’s reported that over 11 percent of the U.S. To address the challenges in healthcare, the authors of the report suggest a multi-pronged approach.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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However, meditation apps are just one of many resources; access to medical coverage and professional support is crucial. That’s because to date, there isn’t evidence that self-help apps are as effective as therapy or medication in treating mental illness. Not supporting mental health in the workplace comes at a huge financial cost.

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Your Boss Is Watching You. Will Bossware Change How And Where You Work?

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But these monitoring products usually don’t distinguish between work-related activity and personal account credentials, bank data, or medical information, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. . 81% of employers using monitoring software reported an increase in employee productivity after the software was implemented. .

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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A 2022 Glossy article notes a reported annual revenue of $100 million and that the company is in a “prime spot” for potential acquisition or a public offering. The company raised $150 million in private equity funding in 2020. Financials: Function of Beauty is not publicly traded; revenue estimates vary.

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9 Pro Tips for Avoiding Loneliness When You Work From Home

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But after my husband, a medical resident, began working 70-hour weeks (including many overnight shifts), I began growing lonely. As of 2022, 35% of Americans have the ability to work from home full-time, according to a McKinsey report , not to mention those who work from home part-time. By 2 p.m., Consider getting a furry friend.

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Employees avoid telling employers about less visible disabilities

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To avoid telling bosses about a condition, people with less visible disabilities report working even when not feeling well enough (55 percent) or taking holiday to attend medical appointments (26 percent). million people in the UK had a disability in the 2020/21 financial year. There are an estimated 10.2m

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