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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. The statistics reveal that 1.8 An estimated 35.2 billion, representing a £1.9

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates?

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78%. . She says that all companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism. . In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78% — the highest number AARP has ever recorded since they began tracking in 2003. .

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. This finding was also highlighted in the 2021 State of Sexual Harassment Training report , which identified some prominent differences between men and women concerning sexual harassment. . states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Company policies can play a big role in preventing toxic behavior that can escalate to more serious cases of bullying, harassment, and workplace violence.