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Wunderink: Antipsychotics Can Be Tapered Safely Without Increasing Relapse Risk

Mad in America

A new article by psychosis researcher Lex Wunderink suggests that antipsychotic drugs can be safely and effectively tapered without increasing the risk of relapse. The keys, according to Wunderink, appear to be tapering more slowly than previously thought and involving the patient and family in personalized decision-making. “Many patients with psychosis want to discontinue their antipsychotic drugs due to serious side effects hampering their daily functioning in the long term.

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Bringing workplaces back to their prime requires a holistic approach

Workplace Insight

The pandemic radically changed the way we work and kick-started the proliferation of the hybrid model and widespread remote work. Now the picture has shifted once more, with headlines pointing to increasing return to the office policies introduced by organisations, with greater productivity and collaboration among their top reasons for doing so. Dubbed the year of the ‘Great Office Return’ by Virgin Media 02 Business Movers Index , 2023 saw four in ten companies mandating a return to the five-da

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A Simple Strategy for Short Weeks

Productivityist

This might be a week that feels shorter to you. Depending on when you’re reading this, it might actually be a short week where you live thanks to a holiday. It’s common to feel a bit behind after such interruptions. But fear not — I’ve got a straightforward and effective strategy to share that can help you catch up or stay on track during these compressed weeks.

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Best Employee Engagement Software in 2024 for Employee Surveys, Wellness, Recognition, and more

Vantage Circle

Introduction to Employee Engagement Software It is no secret that employee engagement is crucial for companies to thrive in the modern workplace. But how can you ensure engagement? What do you need to do to engage your employees? These questions might be hovering in your mind. In the tech-driven modern workplace, using technology to build employee engagement tools is rather a smart move.

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Advancing Workplace Health Equity: A Strategic Imperative

Total Wellness

Did you know that your ZIP code can be a major determinant of how long you might live? It's a striking thought, isn't it? Your address can affect your access to essential resources such as nutritious food, reliable transportation, quality housing, dependable childcare, and viable job opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought these issues into sharp focus, underscoring the urgent need to address the harsh reality of health disparities that exist across different communities.

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Why hiring a chief AI officer is a mistake

Work Life

Artificial intelligence has had an undeniable impact on most industries and organizations over the past year, and I believe it will dramatically transform how business is conducted for years to come. But the AI revolution isn’t new. In fact, I would argue that it is akin to what we’ve seen with the rise of the internet and cloud software. As companies begin to navigate this with AI, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen a rise in chief AI officers (CAIO) joining executive teams.

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Confidential Client Offices – Singapore

Office Snapshots

Housed in the upscale central area of Singapore, this family office is conceptualised as an intimate and conducive environment for administrative work. At the reception, structured wooden volumes are curved across to intrigue visitors with a partial vision into the space, maintaining a visual relationship between the outer and inner quarters. The approach to the interiors took inspiration from Straits Chinese houses—experimenting with louvered shutters inserted as a form of spatial dividers.

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Best Employee Engagement Software in 2024 for Employee Surveys, Wellness, Recognition, and more

Vantage Circle

Introduction to Employee Engagement Software It is no secret that employee engagement is crucial for companies to thrive in the modern workplace. But how can you ensure engagement? What do you need to do to engage your employees? These questions might be hovering in your mind. In the tech-driven modern workplace, using technology to build employee engagement tools is rather a smart move.

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It’s time to stop calling women ‘accidental CEOs’

Work Life

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.

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Building Trust, Supercharging Productivity: A Workplace Revolution

Attendance Bot

In today’s dynamic work environment, trust plays a pivotal role in fostering employee productivity and satisfaction. Yet a recent survey by Slack Workforce Lab illuminated a concerning reality – more than 1 in 4 desk workers do not feel trusted at work. At the same time, the study also demonstrates the power of trust as a catalyst for enhanced performance and overall work experience.

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3 lessons that running a marathon taught me as a startup founder

Work Life

2024 is forming into one of the hardest years to survive as a startup founder. Last year, entrepreneurs were already reporting high rates of anxiety and depression. Compounded with the continued economic downturn, growing global instability, and an alarming number of startup shutdowns this year, that reality is unlikely to get any better. As a general partner of an early-stage VC, I’m seeing more and more founders drowning in mental health issues.

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The Psychology Behind Workplace Celebrations

Cake Drop

Thought workplace celebrations were just a bit of fun? Think again. Here's the psychology behind workplace celebrations that every business should know about. A good knees up in the office often makes the commute worthwhile. And although we actively champion any excuse for cake, there is much more to it than that. Workplace gatherings are actually are backed by science and can play a key role in building a positive organisational culture.

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Union icon Mary Kay Henry is stepping down today. Here’s why she is so confident about labor’s future

Work Life

After 14 years at the helm of the Service Employees International Union, Mary Kay Henry is formally stepping down today from her role as president. Henry was the first woman to lead the 103-year-old union, has about two million members—including healthcare workers, janitors, food service workers, and law enforcement—and is one of the most powerful forces in the labor movement.

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Senate banking chair asks Biden to replace FDIC chairman after ‘toxic culture’ report

Work Life

The most powerful Democrat in Congress on banking and financial issues called for President Joe Biden to replace the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) on Monday, saying the agency is broken and there must be “fundamental changes at the FDIC.” This follows a damning report about the agency’s toxic workplace culture released earlier this month and the inability of FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to convince Congress in testimony last week that he is able to turn

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