Psychological resilience

Trinity Building Systems Offers Support To Those Recently Impacted by Natural Disaster

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Articles, Motivation, Psychological adjustment, Psychological resilience, Self-sustainability

ESTACADA, Ore., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trinity Building Systems has recently joined forces with Premier Building Systems (PBS) and Big Sky R-Control (BSI), to provide support for those who have recently been impacted by natural disaster.

Key Points: 
  • ESTACADA, Ore., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trinity Building Systems has recently joined forces with Premier Building Systems (PBS) and Big Sky R-Control (BSI), to provide support for those who have recently been impacted by natural disaster.
  • With a focus on the urgency of the situation, Trinity Building Systems is offering free design work and 10% off all materials included in a standard material package offering.
  • "Because of all the natural disaster across the country, a new way of thinking about construction called "resilient building" has emerged.
  • If you or anyone you know has recently been impacted by a natural disaster and are ready to rebuild, please contact Trinity Building Systems, Big Sky or Premier Building Systems about this special offer.

Bulleit Teams Up with American Forests to Plant One Million Trees Over the Next Five Years in Continued Fight Against Climate Change

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Articles, Sustainable development, Bourbon whiskey, Bulleit Bourbon, American Forests, Forest, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, Psychological resilience

"This great new partnership with Bulleit will give back to these forests by taking care of white oak forests for long-term health and resilience."

Key Points: 
  • "This great new partnership with Bulleit will give back to these forests by taking care of white oak forests for long-term health and resilience."
  • Theseone million trees planted through the Bulleit and American Forests partnership will provide a variety of environmental benefits for years to come.
  • The commitment of Bulleit to plant one million trees over five years, will contribute to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .
  • We create healthy and resilient forests, from cities to wilderness, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife.

COVID-19: Council agrees its position on the Recovery and Resilience Facility

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
Articles, Motivation, Psychological adjustment, Psychological resilience, Self-sustainability, Ecological resilience

Infographic - Recovery and Resilience Facility: the Councils proposal Following the political agreement reached by the ministers for economy and finance on 6October 2020, member states' EU ambassadors today formally agreed the Council's position on the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

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  • Infographic - Recovery and Resilience Facility: the Councils proposal Following the political agreement reached by the ministers for economy and finance on 6October 2020, member states' EU ambassadors today formally agreed the Council's position on the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
  • The facility is the centrepiece of the Next Generation EU recovery instrument designed to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and the challenges posed by the green and digital transitions.
  • With a financial envelope of 672.5 billion, the facility will support public investments and reforms and contribute to economic, social and territorial cohesion within the EU.
  • The Recovery and Resilience Facility will have to be negotiated now between the European Parliament and the Council.
  • The Recovery and Resilience Facility is a powerful tool to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • We should have the facility in place as soon as possible to ensure a timely support for the member states next year.

Financial envelopes

    • As regards the financial envelopes, the Councils mandate reflects the key elements included in the European Council conclusions of 17-21 July.
    • The Recovery and Resilience Facility will offer member states 312.5 billion in grants (in 2018 prices), of which 70% would be committed in 2021 and 2022 and 30% by the end of 2023.
    • In addition, 360 billion of loans will be made available to member states until the end of 2023 to provide additional financing for their reforms and investments.
    • As a rule, the maximum volume of such loans would not exceed 6.8% of the GNI of each member state.

Recovery and resilience plans

    • In order to receive support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, member states must prepare national recovery and resilience plans setting out their reform and investment agendas until 2026, including targets, milestones and estimated costs.
    • The plans should address the challenges and priorities identified in the country-specific recommendations of the European Semester and contribute to strengthening the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of member states.
    • Member states may submit their draft plans to the Commission from 15 October and are expected to present their plans officially by 30 April at the latest.

Approval process

    • The Council considers that the Commission should assess member states recovery and resilience plans or, where applicable, their updates, within two months.
    • The member state concerned and the Commission may agree to extend this deadline by a reasonable time period if necessary.

Pre-financing


    The Council’s mandate provides that pre-financing for the facility would be paid to member states upon request in 2021. It would be up to 10% of the total support provided for in their recovery and resilience plans, as approved by the Council.

Disbursements

    • Under the facility, the funds are released to member states upon satisfactory fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets included in their recovery and resilience plans.
    • The opinion should be delivered within four weeks of receiving the Commission's preliminary assessment.

#1 Forecaster According to Bloomberg is Speaking at Creatio's Accelerate Global

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Albums, Articles, IAC, Investopedia, Psychological resilience, Creatio, Accelerate

He was ranked one of the top 100 most influential financial advisors in the world by Investopedia in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • He was ranked one of the top 100 most influential financial advisors in the world by Investopedia in 2018.
  • "Accelerate Global is a 24-hour online conference about creating a low-code company.
  • It's about organizations that thanks to agility and resilience can deliver on customer expectations and accelerate growth in the times of uncertainty.
  • I am looking forward to sharing my expectations and predictions for the future at the Creatio Accelerate Global event," said Jason Schenker.

Whil Adds its Workplace Wellbeing & Employee Performance Catalog to Degreed

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Mental health, Technology, Human resources, Consulting, Professional services, Software, Internet, Training, Health, Education, Articles, Meditation, Mind–body interventions, Positive psychology, Degreed, Mindfulness, Well-being, Psychological resilience, Psychological stress, Whil, Degreed

Whil, a science-based training platform for workplace mindfulness, stress resilience, sleep and mental & emotional wellbeing, announced a new partnership and integration with Degreed, the leading learning experience platform.

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  • Whil, a science-based training platform for workplace mindfulness, stress resilience, sleep and mental & emotional wellbeing, announced a new partnership and integration with Degreed, the leading learning experience platform.
  • Additionally, Whil has made select resources freely available to all Degreed clients through the One-Click Provider Integration program.
  • This complimentary content, which includes 200+ articles, blogs, webinars and insights, is specifically tailored to help employees reduce stress and boost performance.
  • Were incredibly excited to help Degreeds clients create high performing cultures that start with employee wellbeing.

Press release - Future EU Forest strategy: High-quality management of EU forests and woodlands

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Articles, Ecosystems, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Forest conservation, Forest, Habitats, Emergency management, Sustainability, Sustainable forest management, European Union, Psychological resilience

Disasters: EU forests need to be more resilient

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  • Disasters: EU forests need to be more resilient

    The new strategy, MEPs say, should help to bolster European disaster resilience and early warning tools to increase prevention and preparedness e.g.

  • Forest owners should receive more support for applying preventive measures, dealing with crises and restoring affected forest areas, e.g.
  • Around 60% of EU forests are privately owned, and a large proportion are small size forest holdings (less than three hectares).
  • Over 60% of the productive forests in the EU are certified to fulfil sustainable forest management voluntary standards.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Highlights Climate Resilient Strategy Supported by Citizenship by Investment Programme

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Articles, Countries, Lesser Antilles, DOMINICA, Francine Baron, Climate resilience, Roosevelt Skerrit, Psychological resilience, Skerrit

The meeting discussed a 15-month project to develop a regional dialogue to address human mobility and climate change in the region.

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  • The meeting discussed a 15-month project to develop a regional dialogue to address human mobility and climate change in the region.
  • Francine Baron, the interim CEO of the Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD), gave a feature address on behalf of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, on the island's strategy for recovery and resilience.
  • According to Baron, the approach aims to socially, environmentally and economically transform Dominica by 2030 and is entrenched in the country's National Resilience Development Strategy.
  • One of the key supporters of this vision is Dominica's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme .

JN White® Named Finalist in 3 Categories for the RBJ 2020 Technology & Manufacturing Awards

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Articles, Design, Innovation, Product management, Psychological resilience

PERRY, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JN Whitehas been named a finalist for three separate RBJ 2020 Technology & Manufacturing Awards: COVID Innovation, Manufacturing Innovation, and Executive of the Year (Jason Aymerich).These awards "recognize excellence, promote innovation, and honor the organizations and individuals who lead the manufacturing industry in our area."

Key Points: 
  • PERRY, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JN Whitehas been named a finalist for three separate RBJ 2020 Technology & Manufacturing Awards: COVID Innovation, Manufacturing Innovation, and Executive of the Year (Jason Aymerich).These awards "recognize excellence, promote innovation, and honor the organizations and individuals who lead the manufacturing industry in our area."
  • Recognition across three separate categories reflects the resilience of the team atJN White, led by Aymerich, through this challenging year.
  • JN Whitewas founded in 1960 as a screen printer by James Neel White.
  • For more information about JN White, visit http://www.jnwhiteusa.com , or call (585) 237-5191 x139.

Black Small Businesses Significantly Impacted by COVID-19; Less Likely to Receive Financial Assistance

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Articles, Business, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Coronavirus disease, Psychological resilience

Despite seeking financial assistance at much higher rates, Black business owners were significantly less likely to receive both government and private funding.

Key Points: 
  • Despite seeking financial assistance at much higher rates, Black business owners were significantly less likely to receive both government and private funding.
  • However, COVID-19 has significantly impacted Black business success, with only 8.8% reporting profitability and growth today.
  • In order to better serve small business owners, SCORE recently launched the Small Business Resilience Hub , and the Hispanic Business Owners Hub , and we look forward to the launch of the Black Business Owners Hub later this fall."
  • Key findings of COVID-19's impact on Black-owned small businesses include:
    Black and Hispanic business owners were more likely to apply for federal loans, but far less likely to receive funds.

Time Out reveals the world's 40 coolest neighbourhoods right now

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Articles, Eixample, Neighbourhood, Psychological resilience

LONDON, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Time Out revealed today the top 40 coolest neighbourhoods around the world: the places that balance great local culture, food and fun with support and kindness for their communities during the turmoil of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Time Out revealed today the top 40 coolest neighbourhoods around the world: the places that balance great local culture, food and fun with support and kindness for their communities during the turmoil of 2020.
  • The neighbourhood which reached the number one spot, being named the coolest neighbourhood in the world, is Esquerra de l'Eixample in Barcelona.
  • In tough times, neighbourhoods are more important than ever and these are places where the soul of the city is on full display, thanks to independent businesses, local culture and community initiatives.
  • Consider this list a worldwide shout-out to the strength, spirit and resilience of city-dwellers."