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New Postpartum Depression Breakthrough Could Rewrite The Future Of Work For Mothers

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It is often treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both. Depression contributes to presenteeism, where employees are physically present but not engaged in their work, and absenteeism, where employees miss days of work. What does PPD have to do with work?

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

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Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs. Finally, adding comedy to otherwise mundane presentations can really make a difference. Insert funny memes and videos into the presentation. “I

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How to Spot a Business Opportunity

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This process looks different for everyone, but it always includes being present wherever you are. In the beginning, don’t worry about viability or cost; these are the training wheels for spotting business opportunities. I was destined to go to medical school, to make my parents proud. Opportunity is all around you all the time.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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Let’s look at some simple, high impact and cost effective ways to enhance your social responsibility at work. For instance, create a voluntary contribution fund to help fellow employees and their families with unexpected medical costs. That can boost morale, corporate identity and commitment and reduce turnover.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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The report also shows that mental health disorders cost $1 trillion in lost productivity every year, pointing to the necessity of mental health and wellness programs in making a dent in these losses. This has helped us broaden the offering to reach more of our people while also achieving greater cost efficiency.”

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Wellbeing at an ‘all-time low’ claims report

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These two areas can be impacted by work stress, family obligations and, in light of the current rise in living costs, financial stress and anxiety, resulting in downstream effects like lack of energy and overall productivity. Results show lower scores on sleep and physical activity compared to any other dimension.

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What’s Stopping You From Starting a Work From Home Business?

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I even went to school for medical coding and billing (which was a complete waste of my time and money). Home based businesses often have a low startup cost. Some of the most lucrative businesses have simply built on old ideas and presented them in new and unique ways. I longed to leave it. This is a lie.

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