In today’s competitive and volatile retail environment, any strategic change can mean the difference in the competitive edge. Employee engagement is essential to the success of an organization, and with retail employees planning to switch jobs at an alarming rate, organizations would do well to have a plan for better retention. Better retention numbers translate to a better bottom line, but engaging employees is a […] Read more »
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. During this time we encourage the public to find out more about spinal cord injury patients and how they overcome many challenges. There are about 17,000 new spinal cord injuries each year. Thirty eight percent of spinal cord injuries are caused by car crashes. The second most often cause of spinal injury comes from falls, trips and slips. […] Read more »
The mining boom during the period of the mid-2000’s-2013/2014 was a major contributor to Australia’s economy, accounting for more than 6% during the peak. Some of the more interesting figures from this time are: 187,000 people were directly employed by mines, with 600,000 more employed in support roles and a general uplift in employment figures across every industry. $18B was generated in wages and salaries. […] Read more »
Bath bombs are a fun way to treat yourself, and they also make great gifts. They can get a little pricey if you’re shopping at luxury soap stores, so why not make your own? This infographic includes a simple recipe, as well as an in-depth guide that covers FAQs about the bath bomb making process. If you’re not careful, they can explode before they ever […] Read more »
It’s astonishing to see how neck-to-neck our two presidential candidates campaigns are going thus far. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump literally have several points in the polls between them. And you couldn’t have two candidates any more different from one another. They have completely differing perspectives regarding foreign and domestic policy, the economy, human rights, education, etc. So it’ll be surprising to see who will […] Read more »
Business has changed drastically over the past few decades and having a strong web presence is paramount to your success. If you are still one of the few businesses left without a good website, including a mobile option, here are 20 good reasons why your business needs a reliable web presence. Read more »
The trend of naming different generations started after World War II, and the only generation so far that has earned more than one nickname is generation Y, also called Gen Next, Millennials, and very interestingly, the Foodie Generation. These young people born in the early ‘80s are redefining the culinary scene, and for that reason they totally deserve such a fun nickname. Their eating habits […] Read more »
Did you know that our ancestors had a very different sleep pattern compared to us? Studies confirmed that they didn’t sleep 7 to 8 hours straight, which the modern society follows. Some researchers claim that the early humans actually slept in 2 distinct chunks. The first sleep began about two hours after dusk, followed by a waking period of one or two hours, then a […] Read more »
There are people who have served our country regardless of their race, economic status, or career. What’s more surprising is that some of them were professional athletes who voluntarily left their careers in order to focus on serving our nation. It’s not easy, especially if it’s the peak of their career, but they pursued it without any glitch of doubt. And for that, we are […] Read more »
Some advantages of kissing include boosting the immune system and passing certain hormones such as testosterone. Who would have thought? As Andréa Demirjian, author of, Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasure, “A kiss a day really can keep the doctor away.” And that’s not where the benefits end. Study the infographic below for more health benefits of kissing. Read more »