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Stretch, Sprint, Succeed: Embracing Exercise to Combat Workplace Burnout

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To mitigate burnout, employees can benefit from incorporating various forms of physical exercise, such as cardiovascular activities and yoga. Companies like Asana, Google and more offer employee exercise programs that can improve personal health, productivity, and work-life balance. Can workers get exercise in the workplace?

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An All-Encompassing View Of Workplace Health

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According to the International WELL Building Institute , the physical workplace is one of the top three factors affecting job performance and satisfaction. Hybrid workforces have introduced new challenges, and the pandemic has pushed health and wellness to the forefront of design for the workplace. . Healthy Workplaces.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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There are barriers for specific minority groups to access mental health support in the workplace. Personalized mental health support is a solution to improving mental health outcomes at work, but this requires training, understanding, and insight into individual needs. According to Mental Health U.K., In the U.K.,

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Is Working From Home Wreaking Havoc With Your Health?

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In a recent article , renowned sports physician Jordan Metzl says that remote work can be severely detrimental to the overall (mental and physical) health of employees. However, when healthy habits are not built into the day, working from home can lead to some serious health problems. Leading Sports Physician, Jordan D.

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Confronting The Bystander Effect In Workplace Harassment: 5 Strategies To Create A Bully-Free Workplace

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One of the most toxic behaviors that can infiltrate the office environment is workplace bullying. By recognizing bullying, cultivating empathy, encouraging open communication, implementing anti-bullying policies, and providing bystander intervention training, individuals and organizations can combat workplace bullying effectively.

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Programming Strategies For A Happy Workplace

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Many organizations have been exploring workplace design solutions that can attract employees back to the office. However, an amazing physical space alone can’t achieve that. Melissa Pesci and Amin Mojtahedi of HGA surveyed their clients to understand what makes a productive and happy workplace and came up with six scalable ideas.

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

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Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days. Benefits of humor in the workplace Humor not only lightens the mood, but it can bring numerous benefits—to those who both initiate and receive comical exchanges. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.