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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. The need for this (and the gap in the market for training) resulted in the development of an organizational body, called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

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5 Ways Immersive Audio Can Boost Workplace Wellness And Productivity

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But this noise can be extremely distracting — hindering concentration and productivity. Productivity-enhancing soundtracks: Certain types of music, such as classical or instrumental tracks, have been shown to improve concentration and cognitive performance. This helps to minimize distractions and improve productivity.

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The Future of Flex Spaces: Co-everything

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However, instead of renting out space in an office to work on a computer, space is being rented in a doctor’s office to see patients or in a warehouse to distribute products. And while they may not need a gym to attract clients anymore, they still need a space where they can train clients and create content.

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

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They are in abundance as developers jump on the corporate wellness train: there are mental health apps with therapists in your pocket. They are paying off, too, with a 66% productivity increase overall, 67% increase in employee satisfaction, 63% improvement in financial growth and stability and 50% less absenteeism of employees.

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

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However, meditation apps are just one of many resources; access to medical coverage and professional support is crucial. Headspace, one of the world’s most well-known meditation apps, has designed a product specifically for employers and their teams in mind. A mental health app on its own is not an equal substitute.

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Can smart glasses be the key to unlocking productivity in the workplace?

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In these cases, it can help optimise manpower and productivity. One of the emerging tools showing immense promise for improving productivity is smart glasses. Here are a few ways it can do so: Effective on-the-job training Although critical for a company to flourish, onboarding and training can be costly and laborious.

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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. Ongoing professional development : Invest in employee growth with training and development opportunities.

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