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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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Much of nonprofit work is emotionally draining, whether directly assisting individuals, working with communities or driving public policy to change systems. The length and requirements of a nonprofit’s sabbatical policy influence the ways in which staff use their time away. What to consider when initiating a sabbatical policy.

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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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Should You Encourage Your Team to Pursue Side Hustles?

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Outside of the financial benefits, side hustles can help workers learn new skills, make extra money or pursue a dream outside working hours. Side hustles give people the chance to earn more money, start their own businesses or learn new skills, potentially leading to a salary increase in the future. Increased Employee Happiness.

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The Key To Creating Office Spaces For Everyone: Design With Neurodiversity In Mind

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Being unable to use technology presents a barrier to productivity, a problem which can be minimized by more intuitive user interfaces and comprehensive and compassionate training. A learning experience. Familiarity with a system goes a long way, and there are quick and easy ways to implement this when choosing new software.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78%. . She says that all companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism. . In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78% — the highest number AARP has ever recorded since they began tracking in 2003. .

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Outdated Digital Tools and Technology are a Key Factor in the Great Reshuffle

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Implementing the right tools and technology will allow companies to have successful business outcomes and retain employees in the new world of work, as well as allow employees to work more efficiently by providing real-time communication, accessibility to information (policy updates, guidelines, training materials, etc.)

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Pipeline of women managers has stalled in wake of pandemic

Workplace Insight

The study of 2,500 organisations in 12 countries and 10 industries found a small increase in the number of women at the C-suite and Board level (now 12 percent for both), and an increase to 40 percent representation of women in junior professional/specialist roles (37 percent in 2021).