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High On The Job: Record Number Of American Workers Use Marijuana At Work

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in 2018 to 4.3% Additionally, the increased legalization and normalization of marijuana use in some regions may require a shift in workplace practices, employee education, and awareness campaigns to address potential risks, maintain productivity, and ensure the overall well-being of the workforce.

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New legally-binding air quality targets fall short of their ambitions, safety body warns

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The British Safety Council has warned that new legally binding air quality targets for the UK, which passed the final stages of parliamentary scrutiny earlier this week, fall well short of what is needed to keep people safe. The Government wanted to be ambitious. And, yes, they will address small particulate matter for the first time.

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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. It also found that more men than women reported taking legal action when they experienced harassment (but were less likely to do so when the perpetrator was someone more senior).

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

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Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. Environment journalist Emma Marris invites readers to go with her on a global tour of researchers working in different habitats. She wonders: How can we humans help wild animals thrive?

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I am a young - 22 years old - legal secretary working in patent law with no professional experience whatsoever. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.