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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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Gen Z Will Rise as a New Powerhouse in 2024

Allwork

Then, Generation X (Gen X) had a small period from 2012 to 2018 when they were the largest participating generation. This trend could contribute to a rise in employees placing greater value on direct monetary compensation over traditional benefits like health insurance or retirement plans.

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Independent Workers Feeling More Secure

Small Business Labs

In 2018 49% of full-time independent workers feel working independently is more secure than having a traditional job. This is up from 41% in 2012. It also includes things like the ACA (Obamacare), which makes it easier for independents to get health insurance.    We'll have more on this topic in the near future. 

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

Success

And as that fame grew, so did his fortune—which he immediately started giving away, first in a hefty donation to Chicago Public Schools in 2017, then to the county’s mental health services. In 2016, he co-created the Warmest Winter project, which created coats that doubled as sleeping bags for the homeless.

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Top 10 Signs Coworking is Entering the Mainstream

Small Business Labs

The continued exponential growth of global coworking spaces and members : Karsten's Foertsch's excellent presentation on the coworking industry  made it very clear our forecast at the 2014 GCUC that there would be 1 million coworking members by 2018 is woefully low. It's safe say coworking has entered adulthood.

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12 documentaries and series that will give you an up-close look at climate change — and some solutions

Ideas.Ted

Earth: The Operator’s Manual , 2012, directed by Geoff Haines-Stiles. Fans of Chasing Ice , the 2012 documentary about the world’s shrinking ice sheets, will enjoy this tribute to the work of Arctic photographer Lynn Davis. Doughnut Economics , 2018, directed by TED. Meltdown , 2021, directed by Fredric Golding.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

Success

Health & Wellness. In January 2018, she became a brand ambassador for Revlon, making her the first curvy model of her generation to receive a major beauty contract. In 2018, Rhimes was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Ashley Graham. Supermodel. The Inspiration.

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