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Digital Tools Increasing Stress For Managers: 77% Employees Distracted By Notifications

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The high frequency of digital interruptions also impacts mental health and burnout among employees as the constant connectivity heightens stress. “Nearly six in ten (59%) employees report that digital tools add to their workplace stress. These challenges are also leading the U.K.’s

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Pennsylvania Representatives Propose Bills in Favor of a Four-Day Work Week

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Roni Green (D-Philadelphia) is proposing a bill to reduce the standard workweek for businesses with more than 500 employees — from 40 hours to 32 hours, according to ABC 27. Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin) is proposing a separate bill to create a three-year pilot program for 70 Pennsylvania businesses to implement a four-day workweek.

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Proposed “Right to Disconnect” California Law Could Ban After-Hours Work Communication

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Proponents of the bill argue that a law is necessary to combat the increasing burnout and stress caused by modern work culture. The post Proposed “Right to Disconnect” California Law Could Ban After-Hours Work Communication appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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How to Build a Backyard Meditation Labyrinth for a Reprieve from Daily Stress

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Imagine stepping into your backyard to find the perfect reprieve from the daily stress of work and life. Then, a proposed scope of services will be shared. “I Photo by Lana Kray/Shutterstock.com The post How to Build a Backyard Meditation Labyrinth for a Reprieve from Daily Stress appeared first on SUCCESS.

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U.K. Government Takes Another Big Step Towards Four-Day Workweek

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The Independent reports that a proposed piece of legislation , driven by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and supported by trade unions, would allow employees to squeeze their regular working hours into four days, instead of five. Education Minister Jacqui Smith has been clarifying these proposals to media outlets.

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Why Muting Your Work Notifications Could Be The Healthiest Thing You Do This Year

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Constant digital interruptions lead to task-switching, which diminishes concentration and raises stress levels; while silencing notifications helps individuals maintain better mental health, achieve clearer focus, and improve overall work performance. Constant notifications force the brain to switch between tasks frequently.

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Pennsylvania Considers Incentives for 4-day Workweek

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A compressed workweek could result in reduced stress levels, improved job satisfaction, and increased employee retention. For employers, it presents an opportunity to boost productivity by promoting efficiency during longer workdays and potentially attracting talented employees who value work-life balance.

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