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

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In a recent survey, 51% of participants blamed their boss for not taking the right steps to support their mental well-being. Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trends Index shows that 53% of workers are more likely to prioritize their mental health over work. But, what is well-being washing exactly?

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Leaders From This European Country Surprisingly Epitomize Hustle Culture

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Although Europe is known for its generous time off, a new survey shows that executives in this country are the epitome of hustle culture. Most blue-collar and service workers operate under a 35-hour work week, while holidays can last one month.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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Mailing holiday cards is a popular tradition. At minimum, there’s the business of purchasing, signing, addressing and mailing our greetings before the holidays arrive. Letting the tradition go: How to stop sending Christmas cards For different reasons, some of us are opting out of the holiday card tradition.

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

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In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. They are in abundance as developers jump on the corporate wellness train: there are mental health apps with therapists in your pocket. There are gym memberships and bonuses for working out.

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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.” The problem is, that’s no longer enough. Your attention was divided as you bounced from task to task.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. As with benefits focused on mental health, interest in financial wellness has increased since the onset of the pandemic, he adds.

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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In a 2022 Switzerland study , nearly 30% of primary care providers surveyed had skipped using sick time, despite how poorly they were feeling. Yet, we still roll out of bed and show up much of the time, although 84% reported in the same Softworks survey that employees shouldn’t work when sick. So where’s the disconnect?

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