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New Report Shows Telework Boosted Federal Employee Morale After Years of Decline As Policies Are Under Review In Washington

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The Federal News Network reports that this improvement comes after several years of declining scores, which had previously been described as a “warning signal” for agency leaders. The report ranked federal workplaces based on size categories including large, midsize, and small agencies. out of 100, which is a 2.3-point

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Mixed Jobs Report Leaves Fall Labor Market Strength In Question

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The other noteworthy aspect of the report was that average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% Bloomberg reports that much of the job growth was concentrated in the private-sector services including leisure, education, and health services. in August — surpassing the estimated 0.3% increase and marking a year-over-year rise of 3.8%.

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The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Menstrual Health at Work

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And so I think it’s really important that we acknowledge that there’s a lot of research in women’s health topics that has been neglected historically, and it’s great to see that attention and I applaud that, but I think we need to do it in the right way.” Why should menstrual health matter to employers?

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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Belval, who has multiple health issues, including a heart defect and severe anxiety, argued he was at increased risk for COVID-19. Mental health issues have become increasingly prominent in the context of workplace accommodations. In a lawsuit against Electric Boat Corp., Zacchery Belval, a resident of Enfield, Conn.,

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Disabled U.K. Workers Facing Ultimatum After New Policy Announcement: WFH Or Lose Benefits

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement has sparked debate on how deeply the new government economic policy will affect disabled individuals who are actively receiving benefits. The statement, as reported by The Independent , aims to boost economic growth and win over voters by cutting taxes for businesses and individuals.

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

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It wasn’t until her white counterparts reported similar incidents that her department finally took action. The experience took a toll on her mental health. A trauma-like effect on Black women’s health For more than 15 years, Sierra Carter, Ph.D., I was like an outsider in my department.” I was good at what I did.”

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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There are barriers for specific minority groups to access mental health support in the workplace. Personalized mental health support is a solution to improving mental health outcomes at work, but this requires training, understanding, and insight into individual needs. According to Mental Health U.K., In the U.K.,

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