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Break the bad news bubble (Part 2) | Angus Hervey

TED Talks

It's time for our periodic update of good news from Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, an independent publication that reports stories of global progress. In a quick talk, he shares three major updates of recent human progress on eradicating ancient diseases, establishing massive new ocean sanctuaries and transforming children's rights. (This conversation was recorded on December 2, 2024.

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Work, Chores, And Gift Returns: Nearly Half Of Hybrid Workers Confess To Multitasking

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Remote and hybrid workers often multitask during work hours, blending personal activities with professional tasks in a flexible hybrid or remote environment, new study confirms. Younger workers are redefining work-life balance and loyalty, with many opting for “quiet vacations” and prioritizing mental health days. Companies are increasingly adopting structured hybrid work models, negotiating between remote flexibility and in-office mandates amid evolving attitudes toward productivity

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Should I Quit: A Journal to Help You Leave Your Toxic Job

Success

For over 15 years, Mandy Tang gathered accolades. She worked in publishing, earned a masters degree in business administration and dove into corporate America at American Express. She developed her professional skills at high-growth startups and even had a successful side gig as a career coach. Through it all, her career’s trajectory was predicated on achievement.

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Colombia Minimum Wage To Increase Nearly 10% Per Month

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Colombia’s minimum wage will increase by 9.54% in 2025, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday, announcing the hike by decree after a deal was not reached between the government, business associations and workers unions. The minimum wage in 2025 will rise to 1.4 million pesos ($323.90) per month, Petro said, up from 1.3 million pesos per month this year.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Financial Vital Signs: Your Year-End Money Health Guide

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Annual physicals help us catch physical health issues earlybut what about your financial health? Just like physicals, reviewing your money habits before the new year can save you from bigger financial problems down the line. The end of the year is the perfect time for a reset because you can step back, reflect on your current financial situation and start fresh with clear, achievable goals in the new year, says Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and host of the Financial Feminist podcast.

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Turkey Raises Monthly Minimum Wage By 30% For 2025

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Turkey’s net monthly minimum wage will be 22,104 Turkish lira ($630.36) in 2025, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, marking a 30% increase from 2024. The minimum wage hike, which impacts some 9 million workers and is seen as a benchmark for the increase in private sector salaries, is expected to elevate inflation in the coming months, according to economists.

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