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The Importance of Work-Life Balance in the Workplace: A Guide for Leaders

The Importance of Work-Life Balance in the Workplace: A Guide for Leaders

Employee productivity and wellbeing are significantly impacted by workplace cultures that encourage a balance between personal and professional lives. Maintaining a work-life balance has been harder in today's fast-paced environment where the fourth industrial revolution

Venezuela: Metalworkers Demand Labour Rights, Stop Protesting Criminalization

Venezuela: Metalworkers Demand Labour Rights, Stop Protesting Criminalization

Venezuelan industrial workers and social movements demanded the immediate release of two trade union leaders detained during protests at state-owned steelmaker Siderúrgicas del Orinoco (Sidor) in Ciudad Guayana, Bolívar state. Daniel Romero and Leonardo Azócar

Deadly armed group attacks in DRC displace nearly 1 million since January

Deadly armed group attacks in DRC displace nearly 1 million since January

The International Organisation for Migration has raised concerns over nearly a million people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) getting displaced since January owing to escalating violence and several incidents of brutality against

Violations of Human Rights By Russia, In Sudan & Hong Kong

Violations of Human Rights By Russia, In Sudan & Hong Kong

Three resolutions on the respect for human rights by Russia, Sudan, and Hong Kong were adopted by the European Parliament on Thursday. Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov, two minor Ukrainians, were subjected to torture and

Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso Wreak Havoc, Targeting Civilians and Blocking Aid, Reports Human Rights Watch

Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso Wreak Havoc, Targeting Civilians and Blocking Aid, Reports Human Rights Watch

According to a recent study by Human Rights Watch, armed Islamist organizations operating in Burkina Faso have committed several crimes against humanity, including the murder of civilians, the damage of property, and forced evictions. The

Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Capsizes in the Mediterranean

Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Capsizes in the Mediterranean

The perils faced by migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe were brought to light on Wednesday as a devastating shipwreck happened off the southern coast of Greece. A big boat carrying migrants capsized

How can coaching enhance employee wellbeing and work-life balance?

How can coaching enhance employee wellbeing and work-life balance?

Coaching can help improve employee well-being and promote work-life balance. Employers can help improve the health of the company and its employees by providing them with access to coaching. With this program, employees can address

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Stressing the need to make patriarchy "a thing of the past", the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - Volker Türk - on Wednesday called for urgent action to end gender-based bias in public and

2023’s deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece sees at least 59 deaths

2023’s deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece sees at least 59 deaths

At least 59 migrants have been confirmed dead after a fishing boat carrying them sank in international waters in the Ionian Sea, the Greek coastguard said while announcing the latest toll. Previously 32 fatalities had

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Nearly one-third of migrant workers in Malaysia are subjected to forced labour, according to a groundbreaking survey released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a United Nations (UN) agency. On Thursday, the UN labour agency