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

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The experience took a toll on her mental health. Workplace discrimination and Black women’s health Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, points out that women of color are more likely to experience sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. “I was like an outsider in my department.”

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In Retirement, Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps Is a Mental Health Advocate

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He doesn’t subscribe to or promote a rosy belief that all is well and all will be well. He has been transparent about his mental health struggles , including describing a crippling bout with depression in which he didn’t leave his room for four days. But optimism is not Phelps’ default position. Photo by David Becker / Getty Images.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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Designing spaces that promote the well-being of people and the planet can be challenging. Yet, designing spaces that promote the well-being of people and the planet can be challenging. A myriad of certification systems can make it difficult to compare the health and environmental properties of building materials.

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How to Navigate the Benefits and Drawbacks of Remote Work as a Gen Z Professional

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According to one survey by Citrix Systems in early 2021, more than half of the millennial and Gen Z knowledge workers surveyed wanted to continue working remotely most or all of the time. The sense of isolation and lack of social interaction in remote work can impact mental health and job satisfaction among younger workers,” says Iverson.

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Using Technology For Wellness Initiatives: How SaaS Can Help

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Casual Fridays and discounts to local gyms are both great methods of encouraging workers to nurture their physical and mental health, but it is the workplace tools themselves that can make all the difference. For many, it has required hours of learning new programs and other software to make their lives easier. .

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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In 2023, the average age to buy a home leapt to 36—the oldest age on record and three years older than in 2021. As people age, she points out, they may encounter health issues that can make finding a policy more difficult or result in paying higher premiums. While the average age in the U.S. in 2011 to 27.3

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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

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Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. million working days were lost in 2022/23 due to self-reported work-related ill health or injury. The statistics reveal that 1.8

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