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More Managers Than Ever Are Keeping Tabs on the News—Here’s What It Means for Companies

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In addition, 38% of employees in the survey expressed that increased uncertainty in current events is making it hard for them to focus at work. Chief Medical Officer at Real , clinical assistant professor at Stanford University and founder and executive director of Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation. “It

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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However, meditation apps are just one of many resources; access to medical coverage and professional support is crucial. According to APA’s 2022 Work and Wellbeing Survey , 81% of individuals will be on the lookout for workplaces that support mental health when they apply for jobs in the future.

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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. McKinsey & Company determined that 75% of employers admit that a stigma surrounding mental health issues exists in their workplaces. Mary Jacobson, M.D.,

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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According to a 2022 study that appeared in the Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences across four public schools in Nicaragua, teachers often work while ill because economically, they have to. In a 2022 Switzerland study , nearly 30% of primary care providers surveyed had skipped using sick time, despite how poorly they were feeling.

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The Rise of Digital Nomads is Creating a Runaway Industry

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One estimation from an independent 2023 survey stated that digital nomads contribute a staggering $787 billion to the global economy annually. SafetyWing, a startup offering travel health and medical insurance for remote workers, was cited as a prime example. The company is reported to have seen earnings of $24 million last year.

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Your Boss Is Watching You. Will Bossware Change How And Where You Work?

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A survey by Digital.com found that 14% of remote employees were unaware that they were being monitored. Not only that, but 60% of companies with employees who work remotely use monitoring software to track employee activity and productivity. . The employee monitoring software market is forecasted to rapidly grow and reach $4.5

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

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Gartner, a management consulting company known for its research into workforce trends, estimates that by 2028 50% of employees will have a “robo-assistant.” Analysts at Gartner, a management consulting company known for its research into workforce trends, share this positive outlook. How might we use AI at work?

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