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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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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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A 2018 article published in the Labor Law Journal looked at the legal implications of working after-hours, discussing how smartphones give employees easy access to their work emails at all hours of the day. Although this may allay anxiety for those work expectations, it likely also promotes strain on relationships and mental health.

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

Allwork

Allwork.Space and Alliance Virtual Offices conducted a survey, and also analyzed third party research, to understand how remote work impacts individuals’ health and wellbeing. . Not commuting can reduce stress due to savings on transportation costs. . Workers Thrive When Given the Choice of Work Environment . DeFelice, M.,

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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. million working days were lost in 2022/23 due to self-reported work-related ill health or injury. The statistics reveal that 1.8

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The Shift to Defined Contribution Health Care Plans

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Like the defined benefit pension plan before it, the defined benefit health plan seems likely to be replaced by most employers with defined contribution plans.   Defined benefit retirement plans have almost disappeared in the private sector due to their overall costs and the unpredictable nature of their costs. .

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Big Thinkers: Meet the AI Leaders Changing the Future of 3 Important Industries

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These visionaries recognize that technology can greatly enhance transparency, reduce costs and facilitate smoother transactions, ultimately benefiting both buyers and sellers. The company went public on the Nasdaq in February 2018—consequently revenue grew 84% to $1.8 billion in 2020. Thoughtfulness is crucial. “In © John D.

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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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Workers are not keen on returning to the main office, with many citing that they have experienced mental and physical health improvements, as well as a better work-life balance since shifting to remote working arrangements. . To stay financially afloat, they turn to employee layoffs to mitigate costs and keep from going under. .

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