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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

The focus on employee welfare started post-World War II when retirement and pension plans appeared as the biggest forms of employer care. Investment in employees can also include external considerations such as aiding them with mental health concerns, child care assistance, insurance assistance, etc.

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The Toxic Legacy of Ford Motor Company

Workers' Compensation

Ford’s actions were “deliberate acts or omissions taken with a wanton and willful disregard for the welfare of the residents of New Jersey” and caused harm to the air, soil, groundwater, surface water, wetlands, and biota within Ringwood Mines, threatening human health, wildlife and aquatic life in the process.

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World Stroke Day: Creating Awareness at the Workplace in 2023

Empuls

World Stroke Day was established by the World Stroke Organization in 2006 to emphasize the importance of stroke as a global health issue. Regular physical activity is an effective way to reduce stroke risk, as it helps maintain a healthy weight and promotes better cardiovascular health. Your health is your wealth.