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Europe not on track to deliver carbon neutral built environment by 2050

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It has been one year today (24 May 2023), since the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) launched a new policy called the EU Policy Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, to help the European Union accelerate total decarbonisation of buildings and construction — the most heavily emitting sector in the world.

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Are Workplaces Becoming “Anti-Human”?

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The company announced in April 2022 that 150,000 new staff members would work in the Metaverse using VR headsets from their first day on the job, according to University of Birmingham post. New policies and programs might be created to support reskilling and retraining efforts for employees being replaced by automation.

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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. The law seeks to address situations where pregnant employees may face discrimination, such as being fired, denied a promotion, or not receiving the same benefits or accommodations as non-pregnant employees. What does the PWFA Enforce?

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Gender Equality In U.K. Financial Leadership At Least 14 Years Away

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million people have signed up for the ministry’s Women in Finance Charter — an initiative launched in 2016 to increase the number of women in senior roles. The finance ministry’s report states that “charter signatories have increased female representation to 35% on average, up from 34% in 2022”.

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Breaking Barriers: How to Challenge Age Stereotypes In the Workplace

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Age stereotypes are a cross-generational problem that, despite anti-discrimination laws and policies, rears its head in companies of all sizes. The moment you have a couple of decades under your belt or managing experience, some employers may consider you “over the hill”—and less promotable because of it. What is ageism?

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Unmasking the Corporate Return-to-Work Fallacy: A Genuine Approach to Junior Staff Development

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Envision this: a prominent technology firm opts to recall its workforce to the physical office, presuming this will promote mentorship and facilitate organizational continuity. A similar shift in policy is being observed in leading tech, finance, and other sectors. Instead, it calls for task-specific office attendance.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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Tailored support suits culturally diverse workforces According to the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) report on mental health at work , mental health interventions in the workplace must be culturally sensitive. The role of employers in promoting positive mental health for all should not be underestimated.

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