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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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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Workplace bullying, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, is repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees. Workplace bullying and harassment can happen in both in-person or remote workplaces, affecting the productivity and mental health of workers. In her article “ Demystifying Workplace Culture ,” Angela R.

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Economic Uncertainty is Driving Baby Boomers Back to the Workforce

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sped-up their retirement plans due to layoffs, health concerns, and changing work attitudes — contributing to what was termed the “Great Retirement.” This trend suggests the need for structural adjustments in policies and systems to accommodate these large demographic shifts. economy.

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In Pursuit of Work-Life Bliss: What Europe Can Teach America

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I was recently in the process of creating a newsletter article when I went down a rabbit hole. Cultural factors also contribute to work-life balance in Europe: Government policies: European governments tend to have more worker-friendly labor laws than the United States, such as shorter workweeks and more vacation time.

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The Rise of Digital Nomads is Creating a Runaway Industry

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According to a recent article published by BBC Worklife , this shift is not only changing how many people work and live their lives, but it also is creating countless business opportunities. SafetyWing, a startup offering travel health and medical insurance for remote workers, was cited as a prime example. million U.S.

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Neurodiversity In The Workplace Is Redefining How Companies Operate

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This article was written by RSP designer Kelsey Sullivan NCIDQ, WELL AP, IIDA , for Work Design Magazine. There are a few policies companies can put into place in the near-term, and other accommodations that may take longer but are worth it in the long run. Up to 20% of the population falls into the category of neurodivergent.

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How Healthy Is Your Building?

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This article was originally written by Allison McKenzie for Work Design Magazine. But the emergence of a global pandemic has brought into sharper relief a trend that is slowly but surely gaining traction: how the built environment can support occupant health and wellness. This development is a welcome one.

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