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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I According to 2020 research published in the British Medical Bulletin , “a reasonable estimate of all neurominorities within the population is around 15–20%.” But things only got more complicated. Be proactive.

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. Some companies may even hire a DEI facilitator or hold company-wide diversity training for employees.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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29 is one of the first PR agencies entirely dedicated to sustainability and social impact, with a client list that includes VEJA, TED, Rothy’s, Happiest Baby, Book of the Month and more. Students can take the course as an elective, class or online enrichment program; optional teacher training is also available.

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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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How do I have agency? With the Association of American Medical Colleges reporting that more than 150 million people are living in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas, accessibility is a topic that needs to be discussed. How do I not be a victim, even though I had a crappy childhood? What can I do about it?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., She is the founder, CEO and medical director of Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice, which serves marginalized communities. Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice Atwal is a trailblazer in the health care industry.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents. Employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) are required to make, keep and preserve certain records pertaining to their obligations under the law. Such action raises concern about cover-ups. Per the U.S.

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Blog Action Day 2008

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Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Blog Action Day 2008 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging As a participant in Blog Action Day 2008, I asked everyone I know for information on programs (actual or planned) which combat poverty.

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