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Employers have a stake in the urgent need for mental health care
Mental health conditions affect millions of Americans, with more than 25 percent of people in any given year experiencing some kind of anxiety, depression or other condition, according to Mental Health America.
The ensuing fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sadness and more not only impact personal lives, but also carry over into professional lives with a loss of concentration, absenteeism and short-term disability.
Mental health conditions strike many Americans in their productive working years, and the results are so severe that World Health Organization research shows mental health conditions cause greater disability than cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes.
The ensuing fatigue, loss of energy, persistent sadness and more not only impact personal lives, but also carry over into professional lives with a loss of concentration, absenteeism and short-term disability.
Mental health conditions strike many Americans in their productive working years, and the results are so severe that World Health Organization research shows mental health conditions cause greater disability than cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes.
Match Day collects close to $3.5M for basic needs organizations
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s 24-hour push to collect as many funds as possible during its fourth annual Match Day resulted in a pot of donations worth nearly $3.5 million.
BizTimes Media 2015 Giving Guide
BizTimes Media’s fifth annual Giving Guide serves the region’s business community as a vehicle to engage with area nonprofit organizations and discover opportunities for philanthropic involvement.
BloodCenter of Wisconsin to host 15th annual Milwaukee Bucks Blood Drive
The Milwaukee-based BloodCenter of Wisconsin is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks to host the 15th annual Milwaukee Bucks Blood Drive. The drive will be held on Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St., Milwaukee.
Local charities to be honored at Driven to Achieve Awards
The second annual Driven to Achieve Awards are scheduled for Saturday at the Pfister Hotel, where representatives from four Milwaukee charities will be honored.
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Hall to receive BizTimes Woman Executive of the Year Award
Dr. Eve Hall, president and chief executive officer of the newly revived African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, will be the recipient of the 2015 BizTimes Woman Executive of the Year Award.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: State’s changes will cause people to go hungry
Beginning April 1, the state will enact new regulations that will make it more difficult for poor people to receive public assistance for food.
Philanthropic Impact & Insight: Diversity yields effective business
Nonprofits and corporations share a desire to honor diversity. To be seen as fair. But in a world with varying definitions of what a diverse work place looks like, and what that means for both consumers and business owners, many questions arise on how to keep up with the changing tides of inclusion.
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