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‘4ugust’ Initiative Invites U.K. Companies to Embrace Four-Day Weeks in Summer Experiment

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The results of the 2022 trial were promising, with the data revealing an overall decrease in employee stress and sick days, improved retention rates, and no loss in productivity. It also presents a unique time in the calendar year for companies to test the waters with minimal risk. As businesses across the U.K.

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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Oxytocin helps us connect, feel empathy and trust; serotonin regulates anxiety, happiness and well-being ; and endorphins reduce pain and stress while boosting mood and self-esteem. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. Finally, adding comedy to otherwise mundane presentations can really make a difference.

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No-vember Challenge: Redefine Holiday Gatherings With These 5 Alcohol-Free Event Ideas

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The link between work and alcohol has led to a recent research that revealed the increasing numbers of sexual harassment at work parties where alcohol was present. London-based Runway East has introduced “Cake Wednesdays” into its social calendar as an alternative to drinking socials. “We

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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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But even if I carve out some time to meditate , I know I won’t be focusing on the present but rather the debt I will accrue after buying holiday presents. So, how can we enjoy the holidays without stressing about the inevitable dent they’ll leave in our savings? Consider giving donations instead of physical presents.

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How to Protect Your Mental Health at Work

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One thing we’d all like to leave behind this year is the prevalence of stress. According to a recent American Psychiatric Association (APA) poll , 31% of Americans anticipated being more stressed in the 2022 holiday season than they were the year before. Experiencing a degree of stress can keep you motivated and alert.

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Unlocking the HR Secrets of Hybrid Work

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Furthermore, Paulo adds that these benefits correlate to cost savings and improved organizational performance, providing a multi-layered advantage for companies. Still, challenges are present. She has implemented an operational calendar and a comprehensive hybrid/remote work policy.

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The Holiday Blues Are Normal—These 8 Tips from Experts Can Help You Better Manage Difficult Emotions

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Feelings don’t obey the calendar,” says psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson, author of Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them. professor of behavioral sciences at Northeastern University in Boston and author of Reset: Make the Most of Your Stress. Watch out for the post-holiday blues.

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