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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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Remote work has been found to reduce stress and help workers break the glass ceiling – but it does still have some drawbacks, including physical ailments from using inadequate home furniture. . Workers Thrive When Given the Choice of Work Environment . Remote work reduces stress by 39%. . 2021). . & Lin, P.,

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The Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

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A more relevant comparison would be between remote work and office-based work, which entails long commutes, uncomfortable office environments, and unhealthy eating habits. As a result, remote work improved family relationships, friendships, and overall happiness, while decreasing stress levels.

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

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According to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), one in five households adopted or acquired a cat or dog as of May 2021. . A 2016 survey by Banfield Pet Hospitals showed that 83% percent of workers felt more sense of loyalty to companies that embrace a pet-friendly environment.? .

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Sexual harassment is clearly harmful to wellbeing and productivity, and when unchecked, it can create a toxic environment that no employee wants to work within. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. Without a meaningful response, victims of sexual harassment can re-experience the trauma and suffer from long-term post-traumatic stress disorder. .

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. A 2018 study published in the Nature of Science and Sleep Journal found that high sleep latency (increasing minutes) indicates poor sleep health. That’s not surprising.

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The Post-Covid Economy Demands a Hybrid Office Concept | Virtual Offices and Remote Workers Drive Innovation and Productivity

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However, this was not the case in 2021 and won’t be so in the coming years. . PwC’s 2021 Employee Financial Wellness Survey found that 63% of employees feel their financial stress has grown since the beginning of the pandemic. . Transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+49,000) .

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How big a deal is 1.5°C vs. 2°C of global warming? Significant — here’s why

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And these are all just from the first half of one year — 2021. Secretary-General António Guterres said back in 2018 in his address to the UN General Assembly — a statement that in hindsight now rings especially true. There are clear benefits to keeping warming to 1.5°C C rather than 2°C or higher. C future and a 2°C future.

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