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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

Allwork

Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem, yet 36% of organizations do not offer anti-harassment training. Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S.

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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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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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Confronting The Bystander Effect In Workplace Harassment: 5 Strategies To Create A Bully-Free Workplace

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It can take various forms, such as verbal abuse, offensive conduct, and work interference. 83% of employees say they have witnessed workplace bullying, and according to the 2021 WBI U.S. Bystander Intervention Training: Employers can provide training to help employees understand the importance of intervening in bullying situations.

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Three quarters of firms have now mandated some form of ‘return to office’

Workplace Insight

The study which sets out to provide an in-depth examination of the current habits and motivations of the workforce, found that employees are less reluctant to return to the office (51 percent) than they were in 2021 (64 percent). With a current reluctance of one in two employees however, there is still much to be done to engage the workforce.

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Young people should be the main focus of mental health efforts

Workplace Insight

The report notes that in 2021-2022 over one-in-three (34 per cent) young people aged 18-24 reported symptoms of conditions like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder – up from one-in-four (24 per cent) in 2000. As a result, more than half a million 18-24-year-olds were prescribed anti-depressants in 2021-22.

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Why You Should Start Your Own Business Today

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in 2021, nearly 13 million more than the year prior. In a 2021 Digital.com survey , 41% of participants said they planned to quit their jobs to “find a job they are more passionate about,” and 32% planned to quit in order to “start their own business.” 6 benefits of entrepreneurship. A life of greater impact.