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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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According to a 2022 study that appeared in the Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences across four public schools in Nicaragua, teachers often work while ill because economically, they have to. The results are clear: We are headed to work sick due to that pressure, come hell or high water. Why do I feel guilty taking a sick day?

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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For instance: Ensure all areas including storage areas are accessible Provide time off for religious and other holidays not traditionally observed in the West Strengthen and measure anti-discrimination policies Consider creating prayer rooms and quiet spaces based on religious or sensory needs. It can seem at best hypocritical.

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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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She wanted something that would impact as many children as possible and not cost them anything to participate, with teachings and tools that could work with or without therapy , as she recognizes that therapy is a resource many aren’t able to access. This year, it’s estimated that the U.S. Sometimes, bad things happen,” she says.

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Holiday Messages Made Easy

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I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. I know you will be spending the holidays without your wife, Kathryn, for the first time. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays! Remember them!

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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. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees.

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Employees avoid telling employers about less visible disabilities

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To avoid telling bosses about a condition, people with less visible disabilities report working even when not feeling well enough (55 percent) or taking holiday to attend medical appointments (26 percent). Latest estimates from the Family Resources Survey indicate that 14.6 There are an estimated 10.2m There are an estimated 10.2m

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COVID Came – We Waivered and then we Conquered

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We would also like to thank Cosmetix , Knowledge Resources , Radisson Blu Hotel , Holiday Inn and The Capital Empire Hotel.

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