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Tobacco-Related Health Disparities: A Summary of the U.S. Surgeon General’s New Report

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A new report from the U.S. Factors That Influence Tobacco-Related Disparities The report explains how the social determinants of health play a role in tobacco use disparities. surgeon generals office confirms equal progress has not been made to reduce cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among all groups in the U.S.

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Despite high-profile layoffs, employers added 353,000 jobs in January

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The retail sector hasn’t been spared either, with Wayfair and eBay trimming headcount. But despite this steady drip of layoffs, the latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is still going strong. The Dow Jones estimate leading up to the jobs report had put the number closer to 185,000.)

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Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work

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A new report released today by Carrot captures the racial disparities that persist when it comes to maternal care. Feeling prepared for pregnancy In a survey of nearly 1,300 women—which included a fairly equal share of respondents who identified as white, Black, Hispanic, and Asian—only about half reported feeling ready for pregnancy.

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Workplace violence prevention: 8 tips to improve office safety

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Nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year, according to the U.S. It also provides specific advice for those types of companies most likely to experience violence, such as late-night retail establishments, healthcare businesses and those with delivery drivers.

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These industries might benefit most from a 4-day workweek

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The ethos has piqued interest across industries, including tech, healthcare, finance, retail, and even government, as hybrid and remote work are the norm in our economy. The company was more productive, made more money, and retained talent more consistently. The four-day work week is not conditional,” says Swift. It’s a mindset.”

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Mental health matters in the workplace

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees still report that they are not receiving the support they need. We gathered insights from people working in a range of sectors, including manufacturing and energy production, retail, business services, healthcare, and technology. and 2,000 global employees. In the U.S.

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Tobacco-Related Health Disparities: A Summary of the U.S. Surgeon General’s New Report

WELCOA

A new report from the U.S. Factors That Influence Tobacco-Related Disparities The report explains how the social determinants of health play a role in tobacco use disparities. surgeon generals office confirms equal progress has not been made to reduce cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among all groups in the U.S.