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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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Department of Labor is among the agencies navigating this terrain, with policies that increasingly pull workers back to the office. Beyond safeguarding public health, it revealed unexpected benefits: increased productivity, reduced costs, and greater work-life balance/employee satisfaction.

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Wunderman Thompson's 2021 Future 100 Trends Report

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The 2021 edition of the annual Wunderman Thompson Future 100 report was released last year.    It's one of our favorite trend reports.  Trends span culture, tech and innovation, travel and hospitality, brands and marketing, food and drink, beauty, retail, health, work and finance.

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When The Blizzard Hits, Why Are We Still Commuting?

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The National Weather Service has issued stark warnings, with blizzard conditions, significant icing, and dangerously low visibility reported in numerous states. Remote work ensures continuity and productivity while safeguarding employees health and safety. For businesses, this is a matter of operational resilience.

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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.

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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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Amazon To Improve Worker Safety After Settling OSHA Injury Claims

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facilities to settle a federal agency’s claims that it failed to prevent workers from developing back problems and other ergonomic injuries, the agency said on Thursday. Certain policies are already in place at some facilities, according to the agency. Amazon.com will implement safety measures at all of its U.S.

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United Nations Agencies Offer Guidance To Address Workplace Mental Health

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United Nations agencies are warning that employers need to do much more to address mental health issues in the workplace. It’s time to focus on the detrimental effect work can have on our mental health,” said Dr. “It’s time to focus on the detrimental effect work can have on our mental health,” said Dr. Ghebreyesus. .

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