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Why It Pays To Promote Mental Health In The Workplace

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Failure to address workplace stress is currently costing an estimated $190m billion in healthcare costs. Mental Health Awareness,? Employers need to maintain a continuous focus on the psychological health of their employees in order to thrive as business entities. . The month of May is dedicated to?

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Walmart Trims Hundreds of Corporate Jobs and Moves Away from Remote Work

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According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal , the retail giant is asking employees in smaller offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto to relocate to major hubs such as Bentonville, AR., The company’s effort to reduce costs has also led to the closure of all 51 health clinics it opened over the past five years.

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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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51% of Employers Think Employee Satisfaction is Their Organization’s #1 Goal

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In efforts to boost better attraction and retention, many employers are adjusting priorities towards improving employee health and satisfaction. A recent study published by the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), which analyzed survey data from 305 HR professionals in the U.S.,

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The Majority of Employers Embrace Hybrid Work, But Some Want Staff Back in Office

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The modern workforce is undeniably a hybrid one. A recent study published by Towergate Health & Protection revealed that an overwhelming 91% of employers currently have employees in hybrid work arrangements — with only 9% of employers saying they have no hybrid workers. Some employers have even subsidized commuting costs.

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Chance to retrofit offices is going begging, report claims

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Setting out the most cost- and carbon-effective retrofit measures in the immediate and longer term, the guidance reframes retrofit as an iterative process rather than a standalone project. UKGBC argues that for policy drivers to be effective in reducing operational carbon emissions, we need a performance-based policy framework.

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These Are the Accommodations Working Parents Want Most From Their Employers

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How employers can support working parents In a recently released report from the Best Place for Working Parents, researchers reveal key trends across over 2,000 businesses that participated in the survey. Here’s what the report revealed about how employers can support working parents. In turn, these businesses have employees who are 2.1

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