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

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Her manager, she said, would make sexualized jokes, resulting in what Watson felt was a hostile work environment. “It Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work.

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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As the founder and president of a Florida-based public relations and branding agency, she had spent her pre-kid days making the most of the fun parts of her job, even attending events well into the evening. In fact, “11 states have passed paid family and medical leave laws,” according to The Center for American Progress.

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. By providing support and protections for pregnant workers, these laws aim to promote women’s health, economic stability, and equal opportunities in the workplace.

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Vivian Tu Is Emboldening Women to Step Into Their Financial Power

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There are some work environments where you can climb the corporate ladder, while there are others where you’ll never get a fair shake,” Tu says. That’s on top of cultural touch points like the “girl math” TikTok trend , which Tu believes infantilizes women’s ability, power and agency. It’s not cute to be bad with money,” she says.

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Need a Mental Health Day? Look for These Signs

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But paying attention to your needs not only will enhance your personal and professional life, it will build a positive workplace culture. Horwitch says, “When I speak to clients, I really stress that while you have agency over your life, you are also a product of your environment. Even a weekend day or a half-day counts.

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I She is now Bened Life’s community director, where her days are filled with consulting with leaders on how to encourage a more neurodiverse-friendly environment at work. But things only got more complicated.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., She is the founder, CEO and medical director of Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice, which serves marginalized communities. in which she shares practical tips for navigating the workplace. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

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