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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. While it may seem that your workplace is different, that may not be the case. She assists with research and evaluation for workplace mental health programs.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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However, meditation apps are just one of many resources; access to medical coverage and professional support is crucial. According to APA’s 2022 Work and Wellbeing Survey , 81% of individuals will be on the lookout for workplaces that support mental health when they apply for jobs in the future.

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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.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. adults are at an all-time high.

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Workplace absenteeism soars to its highest level in over a decade

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days over the past year according to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth. The report claims the upsurge in workplace absenteeism comes at a time when employers are under increasing pressure with recruitment and retention challenges. However, we need a more systematic and preventative approach to workplace health.

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Looking For Love? Data Reveals Intricate Connections Between Careers And Marriage

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Over the past ten years, data has shown that professionals in demanding careers — such as lawyers and medical doctors — are likely to marry within their own professions. Marriage and the future of work Marriage, a universal social institution, plays a significant role in shaping the future of work and the workplace.

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

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Here is why: Recent data reveals a concerning trend of discrimination against women aged 35-50 in the workplace (source: HBR, 2022 ). Issues such as the “maternity penalty” and a lack of support for women’s health issues contribute to a gap in pay, promotion, and overall workplace equality.

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