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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates?

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WeWork’s Learning To Share, Reports $1.5 Billion In Rent Savings

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WeWork continues to press onward through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, recently reporting that it has amended more than 60 leases, saving the company at least $1.5 According to a report published by BisNow, central to this strategy is WeWork’s adoption of a revenue-sharing model with its landlord at 830 NE Holladay St.

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This Expert Suggests Psychedelics Might Make Their Way Into The Workplace Soon

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Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior. What are the benefits of psychedelic usage in the workplace?

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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

Workplace Insight

Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23. The statistics reveal that 1.8

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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That’s a significant leap compared to the 65% reported in non-pet-friendly workplaces ( Nationwide and HABRI ). Research indicates that the mere presence of animals is linked to stress reduction and positively influences mental health. There are seven major advantages. rise in task absorption, and a 16.5%

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Culture can play a major role in whether or not concerning behavior happens and whether or not employees feel safe enough to report it.

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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

Workplace Insight

We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. We maintain a particular fascination with stress.

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