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HR 101: How did napping at work become a thing?

HR Brew

Today’s discussion will focus on the history of napping at work—but remember, there’s no napping in class. When that episode dropped in 1997, the writers probably didn’t know that napping at work would one day be considered by some to be normal. The history. Fast-forward. And experts say they don’t need to be hours long. “We

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What HR needs to know about lifestyle spending accounts

HR Brew

Some 74% of US employees said they are more likely to leave their job for one that offers better financial wellness benefits, a survey by Betterment at Work found. It’s really at the employer’s choosing.” Taking away [employees’] financial stress makes them happier, more engaged, and more productive,” he said. How it works.

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Thrive Global: Reset, Repeat and Resilience

Thrive Global

Thrive Global announced today a $80M Series C financing co-led by Mamoon Hamid at Kleiner Perkins and Ian Chiu at Owl Ventures. IVP led Thrive Global’s Series B financing in 2017 and we’ve had the great privilege of partnering closely with Arianna Huffington and the extended management team and investor syndicate.

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Thrive Global: Mental Resilience, Health and Productivity In the New Normal and Beyond

Thrive Global

Thrive Global has developed a methodology using science and years of testing and iterating to crack the code on behavioral change, moving people from awareness to action.

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Cisco Supports #FirstRespondersFirst to Open Four Bright Horizons Centers to Provide Free Child Care for Frontline Healthcare Workers

Thrive Global

Chan School of Public Health , Thrive Global, and the CAA Foundation. ” “Cisco’s support for first responders and their children recognizes the magnitude of both the physical and mental toll they are experiencing during this unprecedented time,” said Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global.

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On Thrive’s Fifth Anniversary, Announcing 5×5, Our New Product Suite

Thrive Global

Five years ago this week, we launched Thrive Global with the mission to end the global epidemic of stress and burnout. When the pandemic hit, the themes at the heart of our mission suddenly became among the most urgent issues of our time. And we have the wind at our backs. Mental health days aren’t enough.

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Learning How to Transform Mental Health With Arianna Huffington and Thrive Global

Thrive Global

With Thrive Global, she’s having a similar impact with an even more ambitious mission: ending the epidemic of stress and burnout. Founded in 2016, Thrive Global is a behavior change technology company that empowers individuals to develop lasting behavior changes in their lives. Here’s why: 1.