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U.K. Government Tackles “Sicknote Culture” in Bid to Boost Employment

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Mental health professionals attribute this rise to factors including pandemic stress, social media, and insufficient mental health services. The government’s concern stems from the high increase in health-related work absences post-pandemic, with the number of economically inactive individuals rising from 2 million to 2.8

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The Rise of Digital Nomads is Creating a Runaway Industry

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SafetyWing, a startup offering travel health and medical insurance for remote workers, was cited as a prime example. Social media has become a necessary tool for reaching the digital nomad community. This surge in popularity has led to a boom for businesses that specifically cater to digital nomads, according to BBC.

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The Future of Flex Spaces: Co-everything

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Now, one of the most effective ways of growing a personal training business is to develop a following on social media. For example, a vacant floor of an office building can be converted to health practitioner rooms and create a medical coworking facility, or co-medical.

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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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Early in November, we posted on our social media accounts asking followers to nominate a charity they felt was making an impact in their communities. Going Places provides a necessary social component “Joy is a piece of our social-emotional health that is often overlooked when people think about charities,” Blomquist explains. “We

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The Alzheimer’s Association Is Committed to Quality Support and Life-Changing Research for People with Dementia

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Early in November, we posted on our social media accounts asking followers to nominate a charity they felt was making an impact in their communities. The database includes listings for services such as housing options, adult day care, home care, medical and legal services and other community resources.

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Are Employee Background Checks Legal?

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Basic checks include the candidate’s work history, financial history, criminal record, medical history, and social media use. Except for specific restrictions relating to genetic and medical information, it is not illegal for employers to ask questions about a candidate’s or employee’s background.

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Planning to Take Maternity Leave While Self-Employed? Do These 6 Things First

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The Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave website states: “If you elect coverage, you’ll have access to up to 12 weeks of paid time off a year to care for yourself or a family member—or 16 weeks for combined medical and family leave after giving birth, or 18 weeks if you experience pregnancy- or birth-related complications.”

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