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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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How do I have agency? How Jewel became a mental health advocate She reflects on the fact that when she moved out of her house as a 15-year-old, even if she knew how to find a therapist, she wouldn’t have had the money for one. As a result, terms like “ mental health ,” “advocate” and “trauma” were not a part of her lexicon.

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Could Hiring “Hidden Workers” Solve Your Skills Shortage?

Allwork

Refreshing job descriptions and applying “affirmative” logic to the hiring workflow can help companies attract hidden skilled workers. Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent reveals how uncovering these candidates can help organisations overcome skills shortages while becoming more diverse and inclusive.

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Gen Z: Trailblazing The Future Of Work Or Trapped In A Cycle Of Sacrifice?

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But combining work and study comes at a cost: 32% struggle with mental health issues, while 50% sacrifice sleep or time for leisure. New research unveils a sobering narrative on Gen Z: a generation grappling with the weight of supporting their families, sacrificing their mental health, sleep, and leisure in the process. Is it worth it?

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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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A 2021 study by the World Health Organization discovered “working 55 hours or more a week was associated with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease than a workweek of 35 to 40 hours.” Business leaders weigh in on how they mindfully take time off and come back to work feeling rejuvenated.

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The Expanding High Skill Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

More and more professions that require advanced degrees or highly specialized skills are joining the gig and/or on-demand economy.   Nomad Health  is another example.   As with other types of freelance work, not all highly skilled gig workers are happy with this type of work. A good example is law. 

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Should You Announce You’ve Been Laid Off on LinkedIn? 

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“There are potential benefits to sharing this news on LinkedIn, such as attracting the attention of recruiters or hiring managers who are looking for candidates with similar skills and experience,” he said. “It It can also help to dispel any rumors or misconceptions that may be circulating about why you left your previous job.”

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice Atwal is a trailblazer in the health care industry.

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