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EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE Whether employees are back in the workplace or working remotely, regularly checking in has never been more important.

A Florida judge has declared that a Florida law restricting race-based conversation and analysis in the workplace and in educational settings, championed by the state’s Republican Gov.

Research shows these tools are most effective with an introduction and referral from a clinician or health coach.; Keys to Success With workplace costs of untreated mental illness estimated at $1 trillion globally and rising, the future productivity and prosperity of organizations and their people will depend on building a culture of health in the workplace founded on: Leadership support and communication;Metrics and accountability;Adequate focus and investment; Leaders must communicate consistently around well-being, promote the organization’s resources, and share their own mental health stories.

Lessons from ‘The New Workplace’ To better understand how organizations are navigating workplace models, Ina Purvanova and Alanah Mitchell, professors at the Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University, spent months following three organizations as they each crafted a post-pandemic work strategy based on three options: remote-first, office-forward and hybrid.

The Equity Plan Share Request Process & Best Practices Guide outlines the process and who should be involved at each step, plus includes best practices to facilitate a smooth process and increase the likelihood of approval.; Member Tool Access Use the Equity Plan Share Request Checklist to navigate through the equity compensation plan share request process.

Nick Bloom, Stanford Economist and Leading WFH Researcher , Workspan Magazine article;Commuting Considerations Could Be Key in RTO , Workspan Magazine article;Total Rewards Inventory of Programs and Practices , research;Five Emerging Workplace Trends Affecting the Employee Experience , Journal of Total Rewards article; Whether an employer currently offers in-person, hybrid and/or remote work arrangements — or is considering adding or removing some options — evaluating and monitoring how employees are supported and provided for is critical.

The survey of 1,000 U.S. workers found that 1 in 9 respondents had quit a job due to excessive monitoring, and 90% of all participants shared strict reporting negatively affects the workplace, leading to burnout (18%), job dissatisfaction (22%) and a culture of fear (22%).

Among Gen Z workers (those born 1997 to 2012) who are age 18 and older, the survey found their current financial priorities include: ;Paying off debt (55%); ;Saving for a major life event (46%); ;Just getting by to cover basic living expenses (41%); ;Building emergency savings (40%); ;Saving for retirement (32%); Despite these competing priorities, 76% of Gen Z workers are saving for retirement through 401(k) or similar employer plans and/or outside the workplace — and they started saving at age 20 (median).

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s updated workplace harassment enforcement guidance includes a heightened focus on the rights of transgender workers.

THE WHOLE-PERSON WORKPLACE The foundation of a Whole-Person Workplace approach is changing how we value employees.