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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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Going Places provides a necessary social component “Joy is a piece of our social-emotional health that is often overlooked when people think about charities,” Blomquist explains. “We But we forget that our social-emotional health is critical to the development of a successful adult.

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Top Gifts You Can Give Your Remote Team for the Holidays

Bonnie Low Kramen

In some cases, issues such as workplace bullying, lack of productivity and poor motivation have been exacerbated by the ongoing global health crisis. Aside from the end of year bonuses, consider giving them a thoughtful gift that will put a smile on their faces and warm the heart. Remote work is lonely. They also won’t break the bank.

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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

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Unfortunately, the odds aren’t necessarily in their favor: A survey of pandemic entrepreneurs found that more than half believe their business will fail within the year without extra aid. But you need to know what to consider before starting a business—and financial health should be the first priority. Photo by Odua Images.

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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.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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In its Great Attrition survey, McKinsey identified that 51% of employees who left their job in the last six months did so because they lacked a sense of belonging. They have a drawing for one lucky winner, who gets a gift card. Instead, they are leaving when they feel excluded.

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Repurposing Furniture: Realizing the Environmental, Economic, and Design Benefits

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These harmful chemicals are associated with many health problems and are proven carcinogens. Gifts to eligible nonprofits. Mongo, consulting with a3, Greener Source, and the architect, surveyed and selected ancillary office furniture, including tables and chairs for conference and breakrooms, the lobby, and three soft-seating areas.

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How EAs Can Help to Boost Virtual Team Engagement

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In one human capital trends survey, 79% of respondents felt that fostering a sense of belonging in the workforce was important to their organization’s success. Help to improve overall employee mental health and wellbeing. A well-designed survey encourages employees to offer candid feedback and to feel safe in doing so.

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