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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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CB Insights on the Trends Shaping Tech in 2018

Small Business Labs

The technology information site CB Insights recently published their list of 15 Trends Shaping Tech in 2018. This is happening and next year, for example, Volvo will release a car subscription option for their new 2018 XC40 SUV.  So their list of tech trends is well worth taking a look at.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D.,

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3 Steps to Unveil Your Full Human Power Through ‘Unfocus’

Success

Burning the midnight oil at medical school in my second year, spending inordinate amounts of time on clinical units at the beginning of my psychiatry residency and excluding one of my favorite hobbies—music—from what seemed like an already too-diverse life when I was one of the pioneers in the field of neurocoaching.

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Drones for High Value Deliveries

Small Business Labs

Since 2016 they've been using drones (more properly referred to as  unmanned aircraft systems ) to deliver blood and medical supplies in the African nation of Rwanda.   Zipline's fixed wing drones have greater range, can carry more cargo and handle bad weather better than the traditional quadracopter drones. . 

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3 Ways Office Employees Can Get Better Insurance

Small Business CEO

While the Department of Labour’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) offers various compensation programs (that provide wage replacement benefits, medical treatment, and other benefits) your employer’s health insurance programs may not fully take care of you or your family. Employee Wellness Programs.

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The Problem With Plastics

Eco-Office Gals

House of Representatives voted unanimously to prohibit the manufacturing of microbeads starting in January 2018. Plastic is used in the manufacturing of vinyl flooring, toys, medical equipment and food packaging. Thankfully, the U.S. Plastic Sustains the Oil Industry. Your house might even be composed of harmful plastic materials.