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Why Equity, Not Equality, Is Key to Employee Health and Wellness

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Imagine a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued and appreciated for the work they do. How would you describe such an environment? A workplace with equal or equitable relationships? First, let’s unpack the difference between equity and equality: Equality is when all employees are given the same resources, treatment and opportunities, regardless of their individual …

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Gamification Is Boosting Employee Engagement to Combat Stress and Burnout

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Employees have become increasingly detached from their work and organization’s purpose, while feeling less supported and cared for by their colleagues or managers. As employee engagement hit an 11-year low in 2024, employers are turning to innovative solutions to increase employee engagement and combat stress and burnout. As implied by its name, workplace gamification involves introducing …

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Rewarding Parents for Their High Productivity – 5 Things Working Parents Want from Their Employers

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A study from the Federal Reserves Bank of St. Louis looked at the productivity of 10,000 “highly skilled” economists measured in terms of the research they published over the course of their careers. Over the course of 30 years, mothers outperformed women without children at almost every stage of the game. More evidence is coming out suggesting that …

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Impact of Technology on Employees' Wellbeing

Exposure to Technology Does Not Always Have a Negative Impact on Employee Wellbeing

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The adoption of new technology and AI is happening quickly around the globe. New research sheds light on the impact of exposure to technology: The survey included 6000 people and resulted in the following key findings: Significant variation in employees’ quality of life correlated to increased levels of exposure to different workplace technologies, e.g. more established …

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Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

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New research suggests that increasing workplace flexibility may lower employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease. The study confirmed that In workplaces that implemented interventions designed to reduce conflict between employees’ work and their personal/family lives, employees at higher baseline cardiometabolic risk, particularly older employees, experienced a reduction in their risk for cardiovascular disease equivalent to between five …

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What Do People Expect from Their Work?

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In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, the relationship between employees and employers has evolved significantly. Today, it’s not just about salaries and benefits; employees seek more from their employers to feel valued, motivated, and engaged. Understanding what employees truly want can empower organizations to create fulfilling work environments that promote loyalty, productivity, and growth. Stability seems …

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