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Mothers Need Safe Spaces to Breastfeed at Work, and Employers Need to Lead the Charge

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One in three say they lack access to a reliable workplace lactation space, according to a large survey from Medela and Mamava of over 15,000 nursing parents. Yet, the survey above reports only 15% of public places are supportive and ready for nursing parents. So, there’s work to do, and business leaders can lead the charge.

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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A 2017 survey found that 91% of executives believe that a sense of humor is important for career advancement, and 84% feel that people with a good sense of humor do a better job. You often say things like: “It was just a joke, where’s your sense of humor?” Lighten up” or “You’re too sensitive.”

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Win The War For Talent With Beauty, Not Efficiency

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A Gartner survey shows that 65% of respondents feel that the last two years caused a shift in their values outside of work, and forced some to reconcile with the role that work plays in their everyday lives. . In 2017, Leberecht launched The House Of Beautiful Business with the help of business partner?Till Till Grusche. .

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions.

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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According to the 2021 “ American Time Use Survey ” by the U.S. Instead, “connecting leisure with a long-term goal and framing it within productivity can help people enjoy free time better.” This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. You’ll be glad you did.

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5 Decision-Making Books to Help You Combat Analysis Paralysis

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This 2017 standard for success became a No. Fear Less: Face Not-Good-Enough to Replace Your Doubts, Achieve Your Goals, and Unlock Your Success. Based on numerous surveys and peer-reviewed studies, the Heaths take care in understanding the data and science of indecision and decision-making. Principles: Life and Work.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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million people above the age of 18 were living with a mental illness, according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. As of 2017 , more than 90,000 police-reported U.S. Be goal-oriented but remain flexible to change. How to keep your brain healthy. classified as severely obese. It’s a national crisis.

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