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Want to Participate in Giving Tuesday? This Guide Explains Everything About Donations, Deductions and Volunteering

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As the holidays approach, we set up decorations, plan for holiday gatherings and buy gifts. Many people want to help around the holidays, but those slots are usually filled ahead of time,” explains James Collins, the organization’s chief development officer.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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The holidays are here — a time for family, friends and festivities. 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. . million cars driven on the road for one year).

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Elevate Your Mood: 48 Thought-Provoking Gratitude Journal Prompts

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In addition, research suggests gratitude journaling can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and even benefit heart health. How does your favorite holiday make you feel? Describe the most thoughtful gift you’ve ever received. List the top three skills you want to learn in the next year.

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Rethinking Work Perks: 5 Things Employees Want More Than ‘Fun’ At Work

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Benefits shouldn’t be just a tool for recruitment; they are a way to retain employees and increase the stability/health of an organization,” says Kate Lamb, an account executive for a public relations firm. Instead of focusing solely on monetary benefits, consider adopting a holistic approach to employee wellness.

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‘Tis the Season to Advance Your Career

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Can you feel the excitement of the holiday season? Did you know the holidays can be the perfect time to advance your career? Between gift giving and office parties, there are plenty of opportunities to get people to remember who you are and where your career interest lie. Gifts: A little caution here. Joan Burge.

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Effective Communication Skills

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Effective Communication Skills Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If you want to improve your listening skills, you need to get control over the following bad habits: Interrupting the speaker. Thanks for visiting!

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How EAs Can Help to Boost Virtual Team Engagement

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Investing in measures to improve virtual engagement can: Help you to retain skilled, valued employees. Help to improve overall employee mental health and wellbeing. They might send everyone a gift card for coffee so that they can order their favorite beverage. Virtual holiday party ideas. Improve employee productivity.

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