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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 Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

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Traditionalist business leaders and gurus argue that remote and hybrid work is detrimental to employee mental health, causing social isolation, a sense of meaninglessness, and poor work-life balance. These traditionalists cite various articles highlighting the risks of remote work for mental health.

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

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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. . Those with no commutes also reap the benefits of additional sleep time which is linked to many health benefits. . 2018). . DeFelice, M.,

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

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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.? . Allwork.Space: For both pet owners and non-pet owners, are there mental health benefits to having dogs in the office? . In a previous survey of 1,000 U.S.

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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 widely support flexible working, with some surveys indicating employees would leave their jobs if they were refused such arrangements. . Evidence has accumulated that shows workers widely support flexible working on a grand scale, with some surveys indicating employees would leave their jobs if they were refused such arrangements. .

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Leaders: Align Work-Life Promise with Work-Life Reality—Here’s Where to Start

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According to 2018 research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of LinkedIn, 70% of candidates would pass on what sounded like a cushy job offer if they had to work in a toxic environment. According to a 2019 survey published by Glassdoor, 66% of U.S. Culture matters to job seekers and employees now more than ever.

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Major built environment institutes renew joint pledge to tackle global instability as cities boom 

Workplace Insight

In Uganda in 2018 , a survey recorded that there were just five architects and 50 engineers per every one million people living in the country (compared to more than 600 of each for every one million in the UK) while urbanising at a rate of 6 percent per year – more than six times the rate of the UK.