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

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Her manager, she said, would make sexualized jokes, resulting in what Watson felt was a hostile work environment. “It The experience took a toll on her mental health. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. A trauma-like effect on Black women’s health For more than 15 years, Sierra Carter, Ph.D.,

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I She is now Bened Life’s community director, where her days are filled with consulting with leaders on how to encourage a more neurodiverse-friendly environment at work. But things only got more complicated.

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7 Career Categories Defying Job Market Trends With Remote Work Growth

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With labor markets tightening , and online job board data recording the total number of job postings in 2023 had decreased by 15%, the prospect of landing a highly sought after remote opportunity this year might seem dim. However, some job search categories have seen an increase in remote work opportunities last year.

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Human Augmentation: A New Workforce Revolution on the Horizon?

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billion in 2023 to an astounding $545.1 While the initial growth will be felt in the gaming and entertainment industries, the workforce also stands to be impacted due to the high demand for remote and hybrid work environments. The industry’s valuation is estimated to soar from $253.6 billion by 2028.

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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A Softworks study conducted in May and June 2023 found that, of 614 responses, a whopping 79% of participants felt obligated to work when they were sick. As an essential worker, despite constantly advising patients to stay home when sick and rest, our seemingly health-centric field always falls short of looking out for their own.

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Recent Study Reveals the Career Fields Most Likely to Cause Poor Pregnancy Outcomes

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Jobs most likely to cause poor pregnancy outcomes In a January 2023 study , researchers determined which fields are most connected to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage and stillbirth. The innate demands of these jobs, in addition to health care worker shortages since the pandemic , make these types of careers stressful.

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. By providing support and protections for pregnant workers, these laws aim to promote women’s health, economic stability, and equal opportunities in the workplace.

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