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Scientist and Engineer Rosalind Picard Is Transforming Digital Health with Wearable AI

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Out of this new field of study, Picard co-founded two companies. The idea behind Affectiva was to try to help companies that were asking for our technology to get it in an honest, ethical way,” she says. “I I did not want companies spying on people without their knowing…. Photo courtesy of Empatica.

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

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Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. Too many times, Frye says, companies sweep discrimination or harassment charges under the rug.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. This article was written by Brian Parker and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. adults are at an all-time high. adults are at an all-time high.

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The Hidden Powers of Microdosing Psychedelics in the Workplace with Peggy Van de Plassche

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She saw the transformation in herself—less anxiety, more focus, a deeper connection with others—and knew that others, especially those in high-stress industries like finance and tech, could benefit too. Think of it as taking a vitamin: it works in the background, subtly improving mood, reducing stress, and enhancing focus.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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When I returned to my office in Atlanta, I shared the nerve-wracking experience with my manager, one of the few Black directors in the company. And despite his willingness to let me vent, I couldn’t help but feel like I needed more from him, from my coworkers and from the company I worked for. Yeah, these things happen.

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Top Tech Jobs of 2024 and the Skills You Need To Land Them, According to Futurist Shivvy Jervis

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For example, it’s an effective way for medics and the engineers of the future to train without jeopardizing lives. A company might recreate their work campus in the metaverse so that workers can feel like they’re really there—regardless of their physical location. In the workplace, augmented reality can be a compelling learning tool.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., She is the founder, CEO and medical director of Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice, which serves marginalized communities. Foote’s company is the sole woman-owned and Black-owned advertising technology company in her field. Network Inc.,

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