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Fasting in Ramadan poses safety risk for construction and night workers

March 11, 2024March 16, 2024Arsen Mayer

The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IIOSH) is constantly interested in protecting workers from harm. This time they paid attention to Muslim Israelis facing the Ramadan month of daily fasting and Israeli women working night shifts. About 21% of Israeli Muslim Arab men are in the working-age group. Due to the halt of […]

Artificial Intelligence won’t replace work, but can upgrade it

February 4, 2024February 5, 2024David Rutman

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the world has been profound, particularly with the introduction of ChatGPT to the public some two years ago. Many people view these awe-inspiring capabilities with excitement and positivity. However, it’s understandable that many others view these advancements with apprehension, fearing negative consequences even up to the beginning of […]

Ensuring the safety of Israeli port workers from Houthi attacks

December 23, 2023December 23, 2023Arsen Mayer

As Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen continue their missile and pirate attacks in the Red Sea and other bodies of water, measures are being taken to ensure the safety of port workers in Israel. The attacks have led to various incidents directly affecting port workers in Israel, including increased risks, physical strain on workers due […]

Majority of workers experienced burnout in 2023 amid talent drain

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023David Rutman

In a recent survey conducted by Fiverr International, a startling 85% of business leaders in the United States acknowledge the presence of an employee burnout crisis, raising concerns about the imminent challenges in retaining talent in 2024. The comprehensive survey, carried out nationwide in collaboration with Censuswide, canvassed the opinions of 1,000 US employees and […]