This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here December 8, 2020 6 things employers need to consider before conducting drug tests ebn After the 2020 elections, the state of Oregon made history by becoming the first to decriminalize possession of hard drugs like heroin, methamphetamine, LSD and others. Using hard drugs in that state will no longer result in a criminal record, but are employers expected to change their drug testing or hiring policies? READ MORE Drunk and high at work? Employers confront a new addiction crisis ebn Adam Jablin was a successful business owner, entrepreneur and a new father to a six-month old baby girl. He also was a functional alcoholic, who relied on a cocktail of prescription drugs and opioids to get through his workday. READ MORE VIDEO SHOWCASE Adaptable Solutions for any Business Promoted by PODS Enterprises, LLC Your employees deserve real recovery. Promoted By Symetria Recovery Fatigue is becoming constant so how can employers help? EHS Today While not something that the Centers for Disease Control might normally provide advice on, given the pressure and stress that everyone is under in dealing with the pandemic, the CDC has issued a guide to help out with fatigue. READ MORE Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSD Military Times The global coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented increase in remote work arrangements for Americans — a Gallup survey conducted in early August revealed that more than 30 percent of American workers are mostly or completely remote, and record levels of cases and hospitalizations may keep people working from home for the foreseeable future. Post 9/11-era veterans stand to benefit from this shift, according to experts and veterans interviewed by Military Times. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) ISP for Employee Assistance Programs, Organizations and Workplaces WFH loneliness is the latest virtual challenge for employers ebn The abrupt change to a more remote and isolated work experience has been jarring for many. Loneliness in the workplace is yet another symptom of COVID-19 employers must grapple with when addressing mental health and well-being. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Discovery Behavioral Health Five Things to Do to Manage Stress TMS for Treatment Resistant Depression Changes Lives COVID 19 & Addiction: Staying Connected in a Time of Isolation New study outlines challenges and solutions for working parents during the pandemic Benefits Pro In what is billed as the largest-ever study of working parents, a new report from Great Place to Work and Mavin Clinic finds that the rocky pandemic economy has many parents are near a breaking point, but offers guidance on how employers can retain valuable workers. READ MORE Signs you might be suffering from digital fatigue, and how to switch up your WFH routine to prioritize your mental health Entrepreneur via Business Insider During the pandemic, the once clear line between work life and home life has been heavily blurred. Without a clear end to the workday, many remote workers may find themselves working extra long hours, and feeling both physically and mentally exhausted from being at home all day. If you think you may be struggling from digital fatigue, switch up your routine by taking breaks throughout the day for fresh air, and set a strict boundary of when to stop working each day. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Gateway Foundation Get the Treatment You Need, From Wherever, With GatewayConnect The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use Find a Local Trusted Treatment Center Near You Offering Levels of Care for Each Step of the Way Learn How We Constantly Strive to the Best Treatment Provider 5 crucial elements of a workplace mental health platform to support managers and mental health success Toolbox HR Looking out for the well-being of employees isn’t a new responsibility for leadership, but managers without training to do so risk doing more harm than good. 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READ MORE Child care hurdles drove turnover in 2020, research shows HR Dive Thirty-two percent of employers responding to a survey said they lost employees due to the pandemic, with half citing child care concerns, according to a Nov. 19 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. READ MORE 5 predictions for the future of work in 2021 Ladders Most corporate executives and mid-level managers are quickly realizing how their companies are permanently evolving due to Covid-19. This pandemic has forced our world to rely more heavily on electronics, and the future of business is forever changed. READ MORE Menopause can make workplace tougher for women HealthDay News via WebMD Menopause symptoms can interfere with women's jobs, Japanese researchers report. For the study, the investigators looked at nearly 600 working women, aged 45 to 65, in Japan. Of those, 61% were postmenopausal. 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