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How To Spot And Prevent Substance Abuse In Your Workforce

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45% of tech leaders surveyed use pain relief drugs like Codeine, Vicodin, and other morphine derivatives. According to a survey conducted by All Points North and Censuswide, 48% of tech leaders are regular users of controlled substances, taking them daily or almost daily. The pandemic has intensified substance use problems in the U.S,

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Don’t Skip That Work-From-Home Lunch Break—Here’s Why

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According to The Lunch Report, a survey of 1,000 workers nationwide in April 2022, “78% of workers agree that taking a lunch break away from their desks improves their job performance,” yet “1 in 10 employees never take a break away from their desks—and 70% eat while they work at least once a week.”

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How to Negotiate Severance: Tips and Strategies for the Modern Workforce

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According to a recent JustAnswer survey , “58% of people who received a severance package when laid off did not negotiate that package.” Kogut clarifies that employees are only “due” severance if it is promised in an employment contract, handbook or policy. So who exactly is due severance?

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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Anything that emphasizes a company’s efforts and investments in DEI or a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination is a green flag. . According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. Make your vaccine and remote policy clear in the job posting.

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

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Before the pandemic, an AARP survey showed 61% of people ages 40 to 65 had either seen or experienced ageism in the workplace. She says that all companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism. . All companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism.

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

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Some of the commonly held myths and the corresponding reality checks are as follows: Family-Friendly policies are soft HR issues, mainly for women. Many companies offer their work-life balance policies to employees at all levels. Participation in family-friendly policies is a career-limiting move. Management will lose control.

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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.