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WHO puts social participation at heart of health decision-making
For the first time in the World Health Organization (WHO)'s 76-year history, world leaders have unanimously committed to put social participation - people, communities and civil society - at the heart of health decision making processes. This landmark pledge marks an important step forward in creating a healthy world, experts said in an editorial published in the BMJ. They urged everyone to seize their right to influence the decisions that affect their health and well-being.
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Staffing key concern for senior living
LifeLoop's fifth annual industry report reveals key trends in senior living's technology adoption with the aim of addressing challenges and priorities across resident life and community operations. The survey-driven report demonstrates that senior living operators are feeling more confident delivering quality resident experiences. LifeLoop experts are seeing a notable shift toward technology implementations that can solve essential operational challenges in staff recruitment and retention, resident and family satisfaction, and market differentiation.
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HR trends report for 2024 released
McLean & Company's recently published a 62-page HR Trends Report 2024 that outlines the key areas human resources will need to focus on to prepare organizations and employees for the disruption they will face in 2024. Four key trends were identified:
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Stats: 50% of employees uncomfortable discussing mental health
Even before the pandemic took hold, an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental health disorder. This was exacerbated by the pandemic, with estimates putting the subsequent rise in anxiety and depressive disorders at over 25%, according to a new report from Interact, a global workplace software company. While residents and members are affected, so are staff. Citing the American Psychiatric Association that only 50% of employees are comfortable discussing mental health issues, and inspired by the Ipsos World Mental Health Day report, Interact recently released a guide for supporting good mental health in the workplace.
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Strategy helps employers head off
Companies can address "quiet quitting" by ensuring that employees spend time with other people who identify with the company, according to a study from North Carolina State University. The findings can inform everything from office layouts to assigning mentors to new employees.
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Gratitude key to managing stress, relationships at work
Giving and receiving praise in the workplace is a key to managing day-to-day stress and can enhance performance under pressure, a new study reveals. Teammates who thanked each other before performing a high-stress task had a better cardiovascular response compared to teams who did not express gratitude. According to the study authors, the enhanced cardiovascular response leads to increased concentration and more confidence, allowing individuals to give their peak performance.
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