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

Workplace Insight

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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The Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

Allwork

Traditionalist business leaders and gurus argue that remote and hybrid work is detrimental to employee mental health, causing social isolation, a sense of meaninglessness, and poor work-life balance. These traditionalists cite various articles highlighting the risks of remote work for mental health.

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Controlled Chaos or Neat Freak? Discover Your Organizational Identity To Boost Productivity

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Clutter is not inherently negative, but it becomes problematic when it affects work or mental health. A recent National Geographic article emphasizes the benefits of organization on mental health , but it makes the comparison that clutter and disorganization are the same when this couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Workplace or Warzone? The Toxic Reality For 1 In 5 Americans

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According to the annual Work in America Survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly one in five American workers (19%) describe their workplace as toxic. More than half (52%) of those who reported a toxic workplace felt that their work had harmed their mental health. What’s going on?

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Mothers Need Safe Spaces to Breastfeed at Work, and Employers Need to Lead the Charge

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One in three say they lack access to a reliable workplace lactation space, according to a large survey from Medela and Mamava of over 15,000 nursing parents. Yet, the survey above reports only 15% of public places are supportive and ready for nursing parents. If you are prioritizing employee mental health care, this is a part of it.

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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 Confidence Drops To New Lows During Hiring Slowdown

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2024 is beginning with a tremor of unease in the workforce, as the most recent Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index suggests employee confidence has taken a nosedive — marked by the lowest level of optimism since the survey’s inception. According to Glassdoor’s report, only 45.6%