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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Go in with colleagues on a meaningful group gift Maybe your boss has complained about their aching back all year.

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The 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s

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People in their 60s often face the decades in two parts: the run-up to retirement and retirement itself. And the same could be said if they decide to take up an expensive hobby to fill the time they previously devoted to work. They’ve been in this accumulation mode of building up their assets,” she says.

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Menopause gift bags and monitoring toilet breaks: why are employers getting menopause support so wrong?

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A recent story involving Avanti West Coast, who provided a gift bag to staff experiencing menopause, is the latest in a series of misjudgements of menopause support by employers. The post Menopause gift bags and monitoring toilet breaks: why are employers getting menopause support so wrong? appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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We tallied up the nominations and are pleased to highlight the hard work these organizations are doing behind the scenes to better the lives of others. We tend to think about our other basic needs such as food, clothing, water, shelter and medical support. Typically, a parent, neighbor, older sibling or cousin steps up.

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Assistants. Looking for an Amazing Gift Idea?

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Or maybe just looking for a unique gift for your favorite client or special employee? As an assistant who has to occasionally (or often) search for client or holiday gifts, I know how hard it is to find a unique gift. It seems like the same old “stuff” pops up. The Beach Bag Gifts sets are very carefully packaged.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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And, of course, ensure that HR remains involved in assisting employees and keeping up-to-date in inclusion initiatives. For instance, create a voluntary contribution fund to help fellow employees and their families with unexpected medical costs. CSR can be top down, but it should also be bottom up. Don’t have a kitchen?

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From NFL Superstar to Neurosurgeon: Dr. Myron Rolle Believes Small Steps Make for Big Gains

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A strong support system at home Growing up, Rolle says he knew that he’d be celebrated at home if he got good grades in school (which he did, maintaining a 4.0 While he says his parents were strict about education coming first—if a school project wasn’t done, Rolle wasn’t going to the game—his gifts on the field were hard to ignore.

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