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

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The experience took a toll on her mental health. Workplace discrimination and Black women’s health Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, points out that women of color are more likely to experience sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. “I was like an outsider in my department.”

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In Retirement, Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps Is a Mental Health Advocate

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He doesn’t subscribe to or promote a rosy belief that all is well and all will be well. He has been transparent about his mental health struggles , including describing a crippling bout with depression in which he didn’t leave his room for four days. But optimism is not Phelps’ default position. Photo by David Becker / Getty Images.

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A Playful Office Doesn’t Have To Look Like a Playground

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Workplace fun benefits employees’ health and well-being, increases engagement, promotes collaboration, and fosters creativity. This article was written by Perkins Eastman Design Strategy for Work Design Magazine. Play. Play can be a vital component of a thriving, creative, and engaged office culture.

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How To Create A Happy Workplace? Business Environment Design Matters

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Visionary leaders recognize that an employee-focused environment promoting happiness and engagement enhances productivity, sales, and retention, thereby improving the company’s overall performance. This article was written by Brittany Clark and Andrew McQuilkin of BHDP Architecture for Work Design Magazine.

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Revitalizing The Future Of Work Through She, We And Me Spaces

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Workplace culture is increasingly important to Millennial and Gen Z employees, who value social activities and the expression of company values through “she, we, and me” spaces that promote wellness at various scales. In today’s workplace, culture has never been more important. According to the U.S.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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Designing spaces that promote the well-being of people and the planet can be challenging. This article was originally written by HOK designers Christine Vandover and Komal Kotwal for Work Design Magazine. Yet, designing spaces that promote the well-being of people and the planet can be challenging.

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Resimercial Design Balances Comfort and Sustainability in the Office

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It’s no secret that employee health and wellness play an important role in workplace retention and recruitment. By embracing workplace design strategies that prioritize wellness and sustainability, companies can welcome employees back to an office that actively supports their health and the way they choose to work.