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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. But of course, she doesn’t want to sacrifice her kids’ memory-making. It’s not so cheerful when money is tight.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. Outdoor gear . A parks pass.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to an organization’s obligations to improve the community, the environment, and promote equity and justice. Of course, this includes every one of its employees. And, of course, ensure that HR remains involved in assisting employees and keeping up-to-date in inclusion initiatives.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I’m working on taking time off for visits, but in the meantime I’ll reconnect the old-fashioned way by writing, sending cards throughout the year; little gifts the family might enjoy, too. Create an environment fostering your success. Also, consider your environment—is your home or office dreary or energizing? Too short, indeed.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

The news stories focus on completely legitimate reasons for why this is happening, such as staff taking early retirement, fears about Covid and not wanting to return to the office, lack of childcare, and of course, the search for better jobs at higher compensation. The term “boss” has run its course and new words need to replace it.

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The truth about the environmental paw print of dogs (and cats) — and how to reduce it

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US dogs and cats snarf down more than 200 petajoules (a unit that measures the energy content of food) worth of food per year — roughly the same as the human population of France, according to Gregory Okin , a researcher at UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. Of course, what goes in must come out.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Of course, all the best-laid plans go astray, as they say. Of course my on-the-job experience was invaluable too, but the things I picked up at University are embedded in a different way. Speaking to the subject coordinator today, she said that the course is trying to keep up with the times in terms of new technology and media.

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