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

Success

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. It wasn’t until her white counterparts reported similar incidents that her department finally took action.

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

Success

As the founder and president of a Florida-based public relations and branding agency, she had spent her pre-kid days making the most of the fun parts of her job, even attending events well into the evening. In fact, “11 states have passed paid family and medical leave laws,” according to The Center for American Progress.

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Allwork

employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. By providing support and protections for pregnant workers, these laws aim to promote women’s health, economic stability, and equal opportunities in the workplace.

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

Success

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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Canary Wharf Group shifts its focus to life sciences sector

Workplace Insight

Canary Wharf is already home to a diverse range of healthcare and life sciences-focused companies, including Genomics England, Barts Health NHS Trust, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Medical Defence Union, General Pharmaceutical Council and NHS Transformation.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

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. in which she shares practical tips for navigating the workplace. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Like many other workplaces, Laura’s office could benefit considerably from implementing electronic records management (ERM). Many serve as supporting evidence when the company files taxes or gives reports to other federal agencies. Laura said that she did not read them in detail but that they seemed to be rather mean-spirited.