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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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Should Your Future Work Benefit Package Include An AI Therapist?

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The COVID-19 pandemic and a steep rise in individuals facing mental health challenges have accelerated the growth of digital mental health services. AI therapists can contribute to employee wellbeing programs in various ways but should not be solely relied upon to provide standalone solutions for complex mental health issues.

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Costly $154 Billion-a-Year Problem Stifling Business Growth And Innovation

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Unaddressed workplace loneliness can lead to various health issues among employees, including a heightened risk of premature death ( 26% ). Recent research underscores that workplace loneliness profoundly impacts the health of employees and organizations, yielding detrimental effects on the overall economy.

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Social Isolation - Not Just Loneliness - a Health Risk Reduced by Coworking

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  Social isolation refers to having relatively few relationships and/or infrequent contact with others.  Loneliness But according to researchers at BYU's Social Connections and Health Institute , both loneliness and social isolation lead to increased risk of health problems and early mortality. 

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How To Stop Procrastinating: Seven Practical Strategies For Remote Workers

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No matter what the distraction may be, it’s a harmful habit — not just as a detriment to productivity and career growth, but it’s also bad for your health. Left unaddressed, procrastination can escalate stress levels, contribute to health issues, and hinder performance.

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A New Approach To Work: The Benefits Of Implementing Activity-Based Working In Your Office

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One of the key drivers of poor worker health is office sedentism : sitting in one place for long periods of time. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the modern (hybrid) workplace, the basic principles of ABW provide a template for addressing the physical and mental health epidemic that the corporate world currently faces.

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Sleep, Diet, Exercise: Why You Seriously Need All 3 to Be Successful

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But whether it’s convenient or not, maintaining our health should come before our daily to-do’s. For the most health benefits, get at least 7 hours of sleep a night, find 20 to 30 minutes a day to exercise, and stick to foods that love your body back. Figure out ways to balance all three components of the health trifecta.

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