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

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Her manager, she said, would make sexualized jokes, resulting in what Watson felt was a hostile work environment. “It The experience took a toll on her mental health. A trauma-like effect on Black women’s health For more than 15 years, Sierra Carter, Ph.D., I was like an outsider in my department.” I was good at what I did.”

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Will The Future Of Work Require Mandatory Time Off?

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From benefit packages to company policies, required time off through financial incentivization is not a new practice, but it could become a new normal. Some companies are already doing this through benefit packages or company policies that require a certain number of days off per year.

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Designing For The Future: The Four Essential Elements Of Modern Workspaces

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Well-designed environments foster a sense of community, centering around formal and informal interaction, engagement, and mentorship. This article was written by Kristen Larkin and Elma Milanovic of FitzGerald for Work Design Magazine. Healthy Healthy environments are becoming an expectation among the workforce.

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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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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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Breaking The Employee Burnout Cycle With Workplace Strategy

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During Mental Health Awareness month, RSP’s Kari Smith discusses how the right workplace strategy can support wellbeing at work and help people thrive. This article was written by Kari Smith and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. May is Mental Health Awareness month. Why is this important? Project: R.D.

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AI Is Transforming The Future Of Smart Buildings

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This article was written by Julian Rimmer of M Moser Associates for Work Design Magazine. The last few years have seen a dramatic change in the types of technology used in the built environment’s design, build and operation. One problem we are trying to solve is that the built environment is intricate and full of inertia.

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