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Healthier, Happier, and Greener: Valencia’s 4-Day Work Week Success Story

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In a recent pilot program conducted in Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, it was found that a four-day work week significantly improved the health and mental well-being of employees. As reported by Reuters , the city scheduled local holidays on four consecutive Mondays between April 10 and May 7, affecting 360,000 workers.

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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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According to a 2022 study that appeared in the Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences across four public schools in Nicaragua, teachers often work while ill because economically, they have to. The results are clear: We are headed to work sick due to that pressure, come hell or high water. Why do I feel guilty taking a sick day?

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A Stay-at-Home Mom Drives Autism Advocacy with the Turo Car Sharing Marketplace

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In 2023, she earned $56,000 before the holiday season, which traditionally results in a business boom. I also carry free medical alert seat belt covers for any families with special needs,” she says. While the earnings from her business help her own family significantly, every mile counts for others, too, thanks to her autism advocacy.

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Holiday Messages Made Easy

Laughing all the Way to Work

I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. I know you will be spending the holidays without your wife, Kathryn, for the first time. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays! Happy holidays!

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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For instance: Ensure all areas including storage areas are accessible Provide time off for religious and other holidays not traditionally observed in the West Strengthen and measure anti-discrimination policies Consider creating prayer rooms and quiet spaces based on religious or sensory needs.

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Life Reframed

Office Dynamics

Why is that when throughout my life I always enjoyed every holiday? Another holiday I have not liked at all since 2014 is 4th of July! Eventually, my sister and son took me to California where I had an excellent medical team from John Wayne Brain Cancer Institute. I will now have beautiful new memories of this holiday.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras. It’s time to have the talk and not feel bad about it.

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