Would you spy on employees working from home?

WFH: Research has repeatedly proven that where an employee works from — be it the office or from home — has?no significant impact?on whether they're productive. But despite the facts, employers still question their ability to produce work in a remote setting.?

According to a recent 微软 report, 85% of employers?aren't confident that workers are being as productive?outside of the office, which has led to an increase in "productivity paranoia." The Digital Project Manager analyzed state laws around employee monitoring, as well as the volume of relevant local Google searches — like "monitor webcam" and "monitor employee software" — to create an overall paranoia score out of 10. See which states are the most anxious about their employees' productivity:

Read: Productivity paranoia': 10 states where employers don't trust remote workers

HEALTHCARE: An autoimmune disease, like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells. Ellen Rudolph , co-founder and CEO of autoimmune disease care platform WellTheory started to navigate her autoimmune disease journey three years ago and experienced the difficulty of finding the right treatment firsthand.?

"My chronic health mystery left me completely bedridden at the age of 25," says Rudolph. "In that process, I bounced around from doctor to doctor without getting any real answers. My symptoms were dismissed, and I was often referred out to therapists." Rudolph shares how employers and employees can work together to find the right support:

Read: Why autoimmune disease visibility in the workplace matters

WORKING PARENTS: Adjusting to life with a newborn is no small feat, writes Lianne Jacobs from Vitality Group Inc. After giving birth, your body is recovering, your hormones are taking you on an emotional rollercoaster, you're sleep deprived and overwhelmed with figuring out how to take care of a tiny human. Jacobs shares how paid parental leave for both parents can support these early states and beyond.

Read: Paid parental leave: More than just a workplace perk

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