The "anti-work movement" is gaining momentum as people seek a better work-life balance. Experts warn that big companies will suffer if they don't adapt to changing employee demands. According to Olivia Salamone, an HR expert who has fired employees for unusual reasons, the shift towards flexibility and autonomy is driven by workers' desire for more control over their lives. The movement's focus on burnout prevention and prioritizing well-being may lead companies like Amazon and Google to reevaluate their work culture and policies, potentially impacting their bottom line.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14564621/experts-anti-woke-movement-companies-suffer-change.htmlGopal Mahey runs the Pathways to Accountability, Change and Transformation programme, a pre-sentencing support initiative that addresses root causes of offending behavior and provides psychological support for first-time offenders. The program focuses on upstream rehabilitation, tackling re-offending, mental health, and suicidal ideation, with the goal of preparing individuals for sentencing. Gopal's lived experience informs his approach, which has seen 90 people overcome depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation since January last year. The programme will be partially subsidised by the National Council of Social Service from April 1, making counselling more accessible to those in need.
https://channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/ex-drug-offender-warns-influencers-trivialising-incarceration-rehab-support-5039816A tribunal hearing in Croydon found Ms Gilbert, a manager at Kent-based MHS Homes, guilty of disability discrimination and harassment against former employee Miss Friend. Miss Friend had struggled to cope with her new role after a 2019 restructure, leading to stress that triggered a diagnosis of dissociative seizures. Her boss repeatedly referred to her as "Regan" and sent disturbing images, claiming she was possessed by an evil spirit, which the tribunal deemed "offensive" and "inappropriate". Miss Friend was signed off work multiple times due to her health issues and eventually dismissed in February 2024 on health grounds.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14564171/Woman-sent-mocking-foaming-mouth-Exorcist-picture-boss-suffered-seizures-following-violent-attack-wins-harassment-claim.htmlCranbourne West Primary School's "human-powered vehicle" program has seen significant benefits for its students, particularly those from troubled or trauma-affected backgrounds. The program, which involves building and racing recumbent pushbikes with carbon fibre chassis and Kevlar shells, has improved mental health, academic engagement, and self-esteem among participants. Senior teacher Chris McGowan credits the program with giving children a sense of purpose, leading to better academic performance and confident public speaking.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/fast-times-at-cranbourne-west-primary-school-pupils-drive-high-powered-school-project-20250403-p5loxl.htmlA 2016 study by BYU researcher Sarah Coyne found that mothers who compare themselves on social media are more likely to experience relationship issues, including lower levels of parental competence, and maternal depression, as well as an increased risk of parental role overload.
https://www.deseret.com/magazine/2025/04/02/why-parents-compare-their-children-to-others/Dame Rachel de Souza has expressed concern that children are relying on online chatbots instead of parents for guidance. A recent survey found that over half of schools (55%) worry about online safety, with 71% concerned about access to adolescent mental health services and 46% worried about the impact of poverty on children. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emphasized her commitment to a 'child-centred government', aiming to provide better life chances for every child, regardless of background or location.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14564293/Children-turning-Chat-GPT-answers-life-questions.htmlNew Jersey's state Department of Health has received ELC grant funding to support local health departments, but the state is also set to lose SAMHSA grants that fund mental health programs. This sudden loss will leave the New Jersey Department of Human Services unable to ensure a smooth transition for individuals in need, potentially putting their lives at risk due to the disruption of care.
https://whyy.org/articles/lawsuit-federal-cuts-hhs-pennsylvania-new-jersey-delaware/The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is implementing significant changes to its mental health response policies after a 2018 incident where three people died due to a delayed response. The incident occurred in Chula Vista, California, and led to the department's decision to retrain officers on crisis intervention techniques and establish a new protocol for handling mental health calls.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/investigations/a-refusal-to-act-on-a-2018-mental-health-call-resulted-in-three-dead-and-now-sweeping-changes-to-sdpd-policy/509-f54585a2-0e55-4aea-a938-7e34a13a8c87Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 0.3% as investors remain anxious about tariff uncertainties under President Trump. The US manufacturing sector contracted in March, while inflation at the factory gate reached its highest level in nearly three years due to rising tariffs on imported goods. The yield on the benchmark US 10-year Treasury note slid to 4.133%, its lowest level since March 4. Trump's aides are considering a plan to raise duties by about 20% from nearly every country, further fueling investor concerns.
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