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Why Addressing Alcohol Misuse Is Key to Long-Term Organizational Success

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Many are falsely attributing this to remote work and implementing controversial policies to get workers back to the office, including tracking employee locations. In 2022, 29.5 The majority of people with AUD (71.8%) reported being employed either full time (57.3%) or part time (14.5%) ( NSDUH, 2022 ).” million people (10.5%

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Mental Health Will Come Into Focus For Future Workplace Wellbeing Strategies

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Since the UK passed the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974, employees have been nearly guaranteed reasonable protections from their organization. The law aims to reduce risk and increase safety provisions for anyone in relation to an organization, whether it’s employees or visitors coming into the office.

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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29, 2022, and it was recently passed by Congress as an amendment to the FY23 Federal Spending Bill. employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This pivotal piece of legislation instructs U.S.

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. In June 2022, the organization noted that Black pregnant women are “ likely to face greater racism , discrimination and harassment at work. This type of pro forma isn’t going to change the culture of the organization, Frye says. I was good at what I did.”

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How Employers Can Support Employees Going Through Menopause at Work

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.” 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. Why do we not have more support from medical aid?” In the survey, 10.8% were accepting of it.

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

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Advancing women’s health requires a concerted effort from employers, considering the broader implications on employee retention, mental health costs, and the overarching message an organization sends about its values. We need to tailor support and activities in each organization to adjust some of the best practices.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D.,

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