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New Research Reveals That More Time Off Can Be Beneficial For Personal Health

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This increase in physical activity and sleep is expected to have positive effects on both mental and physical health, contributing to the benefits observed with a four-day workweek.” Health researchers evaluated the daily activities of individuals before, during, and after they took holidays.

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5 Ways To Avoid Well-Being Washing And Provide Authentic Support To Employees

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Genuine efforts to support employees include fostering real work-life balance and leading by example, having open conversations about mental and physical health, and adopting self-care programs. Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trends Index shows that 53% of workers are more likely to prioritize their mental health over work.

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Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work

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As the modern workplace continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly clear that employees’ priorities are shifting from traditional perks at work to more meaningful benefits that foster professional growth, work-life balance and employee well-being. Instead of company happy hours, consider flexible work schedules.

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These 10 Remote-Friendly Companies Help Pay For Employee Vacations

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PulsePoint offers paid vacation and company holidays (including birthdays) and provides a $500 annual travel reimbursement for vacation. . TripAdvisor offers staff an annual Lifestyle Benefit spending account. Thirty Madison. TripAdvisor. In highly competitive sectors like tech, other benefits like free meal programs, nap pods, etc.,

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‘Bouncing Forward’: Adaptability and the Power of Deliberate Calm

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Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. A recent McKinsey Health Institute survey found that, “On average, a quarter of employees [from the 15 countries surveyed] report experiencing burnout symptoms.” We’ve learned to get back up after a setback, keep pressing forward , put in the time, do the work and carry on.

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Why Leaders Need to Make Time for Self-Care

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We typically praise the person who is last to leave the office and works during weekends and holidays. Often, however, that person is the first to fall in the war of workplace attrition. Work without play is a recipe for burnout. Leadership demands long hours and great effort, but rest and relaxation are just as essential as hard work.

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Tax Planning for Freelancers: 5 Strategic Moves To Make Now To Avoid Tax Pain Next Year

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independence is a good excuse for a summer cookout, it should also be a reminder of the importance of taxes — if you take a long enough break from pool time to consider the actual history of the holiday that is. workplaces, about a third (35%) of workers with jobs that can be done remotely are working from home all the time.”

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