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Nick Santonastasso: Staying Adaptive in a Handicap World

Success

In 1996, I was born with Hanhart syndrome, a rare condition that leaves babies with undeveloped limbs or organs. Doctors gave me a 30% chance to live because I was the 12th baby in medical history to have Hanhart syndrome. Of those 12 babies, eight died because their organs couldn’t support them. My organs were 100% healthy.

2018 246
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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

has seen a doubling of maternal mortality rates from 2002 to 2018, with a significant racial disparity affecting Black women. Advancing women’s health requires a concerted effort from employers, considering the broader implications on employee retention, mental health costs, and the overarching message an organization sends about its values.

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Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

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Ilya Bezruchko is the CEO of BeeWorking , a Kyiv-based coworking network started in 2018. . He also said that “as a business (we) support” Zgrava, a big volunteer organization in Ukraine, “by hosting their medicine in special fridges, and sponsoring their fundraising initiatives.” . BeeWorking in Kyiv, Ukraine .

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D.,

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How to Become a Certified Coach

Success

In 2018, my Uncle Bill bought me the book Vladimir Putin: Life Coach. Career: A coach can help you advance in your organization, make peace with your boss, grow confidence, switch careers or get into your dream school. They often have specialized and sometimes medical training on diagnosable mental health issues. It’s the law.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

Synergy Vision, a London-based medical and health care communications company, introduced a four-day week in late 2018. This will demand resilience, reflection and problem-solving among employees and in organizations. Companies aren’t losing out on their bottom line, and they have happier, healthier and better workers.

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

Ideas.Ted

Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. This guide is here to fill that void, providing research-based insights about how organizations can grow and keep their employees happy and motivated even when we’re all online. Read an excerpt here. ) .

2019 139