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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. However, the same consideration is seldom extended toward mental stress and strain—otherwise known as mental health first aid—and that needs to change.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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When they leave their current role, 81% of employees want a job in an organization that supports mental health. One way employers can support mental health is by providing access to meditation apps like Headspace for Work. Not supporting mental health in the workplace comes at a huge financial cost. employees.

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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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Going Places is one of five nonprofit organizations SUCCESS magazine is spotlighting during the week of Giving Tuesday. We tallied up the nominations and are pleased to highlight the hard work these organizations are doing behind the scenes to better the lives of others. Typically, a parent, neighbor, older sibling or cousin steps up.

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Revive Your Coworking Space With A Wellness Program

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Even prior to the pandemic, coworking spaces were known for their wellness-oriented offerings, with some brands even basing their whole value system in supporting the health of members. Members should be surveyed directly to know what they desire from their work environment.

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How Employers Can Support Employees Going Through Menopause at Work

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between the ages of 45-60, roughly the average age range for menopause, according to a Mayo Clinic survey. The average age of menopause is 51 years and symptoms become prevalent up to 10 years prior to onset,” according to Catherine Hansen, MD, OB-GYN and telehealth MD at Pandia Health. In the survey, 10.8% were accepting of it.

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These Are the Accommodations Working Parents Want Most From Their Employers

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How employers can support working parents In a recently released report from the Best Place for Working Parents, researchers reveal key trends across over 2,000 businesses that participated in the survey. On-site child care is gaining momentum Sometimes a kid needs a parent to drop off medication or stop in for a behavioral concern.

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