October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, which means that employers throughout the world are thinking about how they can foster an environment where people of all backgrounds and ethnicities feel welcome. Unfortunately, many companies are failing to achieve that goal. Global research published in November 2020 shows that diverse employees, including women and people of…
“To discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.” Bristol-Myers Squibb Company “To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.” (Nike) “Be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by winning with purpose.” (PepsiCo) “To create a better everyday life for the many people – for…
Do you remember that invigorating but somewhat nerve wracking “first day of school” feeling that comes at the beginning of each academic year? Even if you finished your formal education years ago, the end of summer remains a great time to contemplate the new beginnings that lie ahead. And since August is also Happiness Happens…
About this time last year, we discussed the wonders of ice cream because July is National Ice Cream Month. That is fitting because July is also National Anti-Boredom Month — and who can be bored when they have an ice cream cone in their hand? Of course, eating to beat boredom isn’t always a wise…
Research shows that men are less likely than women to seek medical care, and they spend less time overall with their doctors. They may even be more likely to die from diseases that are usually treatable in their early stages. For example, the mortality rate from melanoma is higher in men than in women, despite…
Many people equate success with money, but quite a few individuals who are widely regarded as successful hold a different opinion. Warren Buffet once said, “When you get to my age, you’ll really measure your success in life by how many of the people you want to have love you actually do love you. That’s…
COVID-19 has instituted a “new normal” for most businesses, and even after the pandemic is no longer a significant threat, it’s probable that things will never be exactly like they were in the before-times. Even many major corporations are rethinking their approach to brick-and-mortar operations. For example, Google is considering allowing employees to work remotely…
Every year millions of people start the new year setting goals or trying to accomplish the goals that they set last year, the year before last, and so on and so on. Some goals are realistic while others are beyond reach. Instead of setting new goals, consider taking this time to grow up as if…
It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of another year. What has happened to the time? Many of us stopped counting time at the end of March while others just simply do not have enough time. Regardless, we might remember a saying repeated by many that “time is nonrefundable.” Once it…
To quote Winston Churchill, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Attitude is a state of mind — how you feel about work, life, family, etc. A positive attitude improves your mental well-being, promotes confidence, and fosters good relationships. A negative attitude reduces trust, increases skepticism, and alienates others. According to the…