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Trust-Building in Remote Work: The Synergy Between Telehealth And Employee Well-being

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” Dr. Shelly Bar, Chief Medical Officer at MyClearStep, highlights the medical reasoning behind this unique tool. She explains that the scale is HIPAA-approved and can be used in medical offices or remotely through telehealth appointments.

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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

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The spaces they created resembled university campuses in both form and function, set in landscaped grounds and openly flaunting a connection to nature and the firm’s apparent social awareness. It also confirms something we have learned about biophilic design; that natural forms can improve our wellbeing almost as much as actual nature.

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A New CEO Is Laying Off 4,000 Of Philips’ Workforce

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The fallout came in the form of a 60% drop in shares. . Despite the need for medical devices growing, Philips’ oversight led to a net loss of around $1.3 billion. . By conducting layoffs, the company appears to be taking a few steps back to mitigate its losses, revisit its quality missteps and address supply chain issues. .

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Revive Your Coworking Space With A Wellness Program

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For some, it can come to fruition in the form of design, with biophilia-inspired offices lining the walls with live greenery and other natural materials that have been proven to improve the health of occupants. Creating the foundation for a thorough wellness program can take many forms, but here are just a few steps to get started: 1.

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Preparing to Move Overseas? Read This First

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As soon as you move abroad , you’re in charge of paying for your medical expenses, as your United States health insurance won’t let you submit any assertions, says Elena Jones, a personal finance expert at FinanceJar. medical insurance may only provide minimal coverage for urgent situations outside the country. Opening a bank account.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of the most frequent types of these files are: Medical records for paperwork related to: Personal medical information. Medical leave of absence requests. Doctor’s notes.

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Twilio cuts 17% of its workforce

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To do that, we’re forming two business units: Twilio Communications and Twilio Data & Applications. This new development comes less than a year after the tech giant conducted its first round of job cuts in September 2022, where 11% of its staff were let go. “We have to spend less, streamline, and become more efficient.

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