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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. MHFA offers short programs for people, including employees, to learn and implement mental health assistance skills. Gallup found that “19% of U.S.

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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 previously mentioned Mayo Clinic survey also revealed that menopause is having a “major negative impact” on this demographic and their workplace outcomes, calling for improved medical treatments and workplace support systems.

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Mothers Need Safe Spaces to Breastfeed at Work, and Employers Need to Lead the Charge

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One in three say they lack access to a reliable workplace lactation space, according to a large survey from Medela and Mamava of over 15,000 nursing parents. Yet, the survey above reports only 15% of public places are supportive and ready for nursing parents. So, there’s work to do, and business leaders can lead the charge.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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In fact, 54% of employers currently offer financial wellness programs, based on responses to an annual survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). Companies can gauge employees’ interest in financial wellness programs by conducting anonymous surveys, she adds. Such benefits can yield significant results.

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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Petco’s survey reflects this, with 53% of respondents believing that pets strengthen working relationships, showcasing the power of a pet-friendly atmosphere in building a vibrant and inclusive community. Fostering a Sense of Community Pets act as social catalysts, breaking down barriers and fostering interactions among coworkers.

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Want to Retain Your Team? Offer Financial Well-being Programs

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According to SHRM , 35% of HR professionals surveyed offered financial planning benefits for long-term security, such as sessions with a financial advisor on wealth management, investments and estate planning. It can be a shock to new parents to know that the Federal Medical Leave Act does not guarantee any sort of pay.

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We all have relationship regrets — and here’s how we can learn from them

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In the World Regret Survey, my collection of more than 18,000 individual regrets from people in 109 countries, many participants reported the sense of loss that accompanies a closed door. A few years after Deepa died, Amy learned that another childhood friend had been diagnosed with cancer. Amy called her frequently. She visited her.