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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

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million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety. There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23. billion increase compared with 2019/20. The statistics reveal that 1.8

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

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Remote work has been found to reduce stress and help workers break the glass ceiling – but it does still have some drawbacks, including physical ailments from using inadequate home furniture. . Remote work reduces stress by 39%. . 2021). . 2019). . Without proper office equipment, workers are 27.5 – 46.9%

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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According to the 2021 “ American Time Use Survey ” by the U.S. According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Research in Education and Science, when comparing university students who engage in active and passive activities, those engaged in passive activities had lower perceived health outcomes and levels of happiness.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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A 2019 report on sexual harassment in the state of California revealed that 36% of women and 28% of men had reported incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. The continuing scourge of sexual harassment at work. states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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Raise a Glass: The Popularity of Nonalcoholic Drinks Is Marking a Shift in Drinking Culture

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After her 2019 launch of products such as the Bombay Fire—which features pomegranate, chili and tea—Mocktail Club was a winner of a prize from Black Ambition, whose founder, Pharrell Williams, invests in and supports Black- and Hispanic-owned companies. adults participated in dry January in 2019. and it was far too sweet.

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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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This became even more true during the pandemic: A 2021 national survey of more than 2,000 nonprofits by the Federal Reserve and the National Council of Nonprofits found that 75% of nonprofits “indicated that demand for their services had increased compared with pre-pandemic levels,” while 40% reported a decrease in staff.

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How to Make Your Office Setup Ergonomic—And Avoid Health Issues

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From 2019 to 2021, the amount of American workers logging in remotely more than tripled. Having a poor ergonomic setup can contribute to musculoskeletal issues like tendonitis and bursitis by putting excess stress and strain on ligaments and joints by not having them in properly supported positions,” he explains. “It