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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% This significant increase underscores a concerning trend in workplace drug testing results, signaling the need for attention and potential policy adjustments. It may also prompt discussions and potential policy changes regarding marijuana regulation and workplace safety regulations.

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Uber's Safety Report

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safety report that provides details on the number of sexual assaults, murders and fatal crashes that occurred through its platform in 2017 and 2018. The New York Times article headline on the report - Uber Says 3,045 Sexual Assaults Were Reported in U.S. in 2018. .  .  Last week Uber released a U.S.

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The Ethical AI Debate Intensifies as Musk Takes OpenAI to Court

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This case could influence official government policies on AI ethics and transparency as well. However, the outcome of this legal challenge could have significant implications for the field of artificial intelligence development — potentially influencing how AI research is conducted and shared in the future.

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Gen Z Will Rise as a New Powerhouse in 2024

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Then, Generation X (Gen X) had a small period from 2012 to 2018 when they were the largest participating generation. The report also lists other trends to look out for in the upcoming year. There’s a trend towards increasing wages, but it’s reported that this will come with the potential erosion of non-cash benefits.

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Why India’s Growing Female Workforce Is Actually A Bad Sign

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The country added nearly 57 million jobs in the five years leading up to June 2022, but 35 million people are reported to have remained unemployed. The report also emphasized that policies focusing solely on GDP growth might not necessarily accelerate job creation.

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Young people should be the main focus of mental health efforts

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We’ve only just begun – the final report of a three-year research programme funded by the Health Foundation – explores the relationship between young people’s mental health and work outcomes, and how policy makers should respond. As a result, more than half a million 18-24-year-olds were prescribed anti-depressants in 2021-22.

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

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The Future of Work: Dog-Friendly Companies” indicates that pet-friendly policies may be key to attracting and retaining top talent. . Nearly three-quarters of pet parents feel more loyal to companies with pet-friendly policies. 74% of pet parents feel more loyal to companies with pet-friendly policies . Study highlights: .

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