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

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Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Six years after reporting her sexual harassment, she got a promotion and was moved to a different department in 2015. Do people have policies in place? I was good at what I did.”

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Governments Are Pioneering the Flexible Work Revolution

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federal government has urged agencies to craft a balance between required in-person work and promoting remote work flexibilities. Federal government policies often act as a barometer for broader labor market trends. A more inclusive workplace brings the benefit of diverse viewpoints and insights. Similarly, the U.S.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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There are barriers for specific minority groups to access mental health support in the workplace. If this is what people have to confront in their personal lives, what about employees in the workplace? Unfortunately, many barriers to culturally sensitive mental health support at work mirror those outside the workplace.

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

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The law seeks to address situations where pregnant employees may face discrimination, such as being fired, denied a promotion, or not receiving the same benefits or accommodations as non-pregnant employees. The enforcement of the PWFA signifies a step forward in promoting gender equality and workplace inclusivity.

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How Healthy Is Your Building?

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A WELL-certified building must promote movement and foster physical activity among its occupants , for instance; it also requires the availability of fresh foods and nutritional transparency. The space was also designed to be a healthier, more supportive environment for employees.

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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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This initiative benefits environmentally friendly construction companies by hastening construction while promoting the city’s environmental commitment. New York City instituted a Clean Construction Executive Order mandating all capital project agencies to lower embodied carbon from municipal construction projects.

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Hostile Work Environments Are Pushing 52% Of Black Women Out Of The UK’s Workforce

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The report suggests that these hostile work environments are essentially driving Black women out of the workplace. . According to their report on Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women in the workplace ( Being Black in the United Kingdom ), there are over 20.6 The report has revealed that 52% of Black women in the U.K. In the U.S.,