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

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When they leave their current role, 81% of employees want a job in an organization that supports mental health. One way employers can support mental health is by providing access to meditation apps like Headspace for Work. Not supporting mental health in the workplace comes at a huge financial cost.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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How Employers Can Support Employees Going Through Menopause at Work

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between the ages of 45-60, roughly the average age range for menopause, according to a Mayo Clinic survey. The average age of menopause is 51 years and symptoms become prevalent up to 10 years prior to onset,” according to Catherine Hansen, MD, OB-GYN and telehealth MD at Pandia Health. In the survey, 10.8% were accepting of it.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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They are in abundance as developers jump on the corporate wellness train: there are mental health apps with therapists in your pocket. The report also shows that mental health disorders cost $1 trillion in lost productivity every year, pointing to the necessity of mental health and wellness programs in making a dent in these losses.

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Revive Your Coworking Space With A Wellness Program

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Even prior to the pandemic, coworking spaces were known for their wellness-oriented offerings, with some brands even basing their whole value system in supporting the health of members. Members should be surveyed directly to know what they desire from their work environment. Do you have members who could host a yoga class?

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs. That’s no laughing matter—but laughing can help address this problem.

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Workplace absenteeism soars to its highest level in over a decade

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days over the past year according to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth. The survey analysed trends in sickness absence and employee health and wellbeing among 918 organisations, representing 6.5 However, organisations are attempting to address health and wellbeing issues overall, through a range of support.

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