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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These days, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is much more than just a buzzword. Your customers and investors are looking to do business with companies that support causes they believe in, such as health, education and environmental preservation. Unsurprisingly, this holds true for your employees as well. A 2024 Deloitte survey found that workplace volunteer opportunities can help employees feel “more positive about their work experience” and “more connected to their colleagues.

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TED Talks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

When wildfires rage in California, incarcerated people are often on the front lines fighting the flames. TED Fellow Royal Ramey was one of them. He shares the story of how doing public service in prison inspired him to cofound the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a nonprofit helping formerly incarcerated people become wildland firefighters — and find purpose along the way.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

While remote work offers flexibility, it can increase the risk of burnout, isolation, and loneliness — which can worsen existing mental health challenges or lead to new ones. Numerous practical strategies and wellness resources, such as digital apps and platforms, can be integrated into daily routines to improve mental health while working remotely.

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TED Talks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We tend to consider romantic partners and family ties to be our most important relationships, but deep friendships can be just as meaningful. In a perspective-shifting talk, author Rhaina Cohen introduces us to the people unsettling norms by choosing a friend as a life partner — and shows why we're all better off recognizing there's more than one kind of significant other.

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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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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

South Africa’s unemployment rate fell in the three months after the formation of a coalition government that has boosted business confidence and led to hopes for more progress on economic reform, data showed on Tuesday. The official unemployment rate fell to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, from 33.5% in the second quarter, the first time the official rate had fallen in a year, Statistics South Africa figures showed.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Gratitude? In business? You bet. And no, this isn’t just some warm-and-fuzzy spiel. Gratitude in business, when harnessed right, can bring real, tangible benefits to your work—and everyone it touches. The best part? You can start using it today. No fancy software, no massive investment, no endless to-do list required. Let’s break down why gratitude isn’t just good manners; it’s good business. 1.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Genetic testing company 23andMe just announced a major restructuring — including a 40% reduction in its workforce, or roughly 200 employees. The company will also discontinue the development of all its therapies as it refocuses on its core consumer business and research partnerships, according to CNN Business. CEO Anne Wojcicki explained that these “difficult but necessary” steps are aimed at securing the long-term success of the company.

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Workers at German carmakers and engineering companies will receive a 5.5% wage increase over 25 months under a pilot deal struck with employers, the country’s largest industrial union said on Tuesday. The agreement, hammered out after a marathon 18 hours of tough negotiations, is set to cover some 3.9 million employees at companies including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Siemens and Thyssenkrupp, bringing to an end strikes by tens of thousands of workers.

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