Human activities

Almost half of British Columbians sometimes feel lonely – but giving together makes us feel better

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Articles, Human activities, Volunteering, Work, Artificial intelligence, Academic disciplines

The same poll also found that giving back as part of a group, whether you donate time or money, makes us feel better than doing it alone.

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  • The same poll also found that giving back as part of a group, whether you donate time or money, makes us feel better than doing it alone.
  • British Columbians report that giving to charity is 10% more meaningful as part of a group campaign, while volunteering is 21% more meaningful with other people you know.
  • "The good news is giving back is one way you can foster valuable social connections, for yourself and for others.
  • To learn more visit uwlm.ca
    More information on Better Together: https://www.uwlm.ca/event/better-together-day/
    More information on United Ways Hi Neighbour initiative: https://www.uwlm.ca/hineighbour/

FlexJobs and 1 Million For Work Flexibility Celebrate National Flex Day to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Work Flexibility

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Working time, Human activities, Employment, Work, Employment classifications, Working conditions, Freelancer, Temporary employment, Work–life balance, Telecommuting, Flexible, Employee benefits

National Flex Day, started in 2013 and held during National Work & Family Month, is designed to inspire professionals and employers alike to unite behind the need for work flexibility, bring awareness to the benefits, and move the issue forward on a national scale.

Key Points: 
  • National Flex Day, started in 2013 and held during National Work & Family Month, is designed to inspire professionals and employers alike to unite behind the need for work flexibility, bring awareness to the benefits, and move the issue forward on a national scale.
  • This could include remote work, freelancing, part-time jobs, alternative schedule jobs, and flexible schedule jobs, and it is absolutely growing.
  • National Flex Day can be a catalyst to increase this number in the next ten years and help put even more workers in control of their work life.
  • 1 Million for Work Flexibility (1MFWF) is the first national initiative to create a collective voice in support of work flexibility.

1,000 Dreams Fund and Partners Celebrate International Day of the Girl 2019 By Announcing Inaugural 'MentorHER Day'

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Microfinance, Microgrant, Women in the workforce, Mentorship, Workplace, Economy, Human activities, Humans

MentorHER Day will kick off on the International Day of the Girl with a series of events designed to help the advancement of women in the workplace.

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  • MentorHER Day will kick off on the International Day of the Girl with a series of events designed to help the advancement of women in the workplace.
  • According to 1DF's "State of the American Girl" research, 70 percent of young American women don't have a mentor.
  • "With our microgrants, we've proven that even a small amount of financial support can make a big impact.
  • Events will be held in four U.S. cities this fall and will grow to additional cities throughout 2020.

FreightPOP Announced as one of Logistics Tech Outlook Magazine's Top 10 Transport Management Solution Providers for 2019

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Freight transport, Cargo, Goods, Transport law, Logistics, Transport, Human activities, Articles, Trucking industry in the United States

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FreightPOP has been named one of the 2019 Top Transport Management Solution Providers in the latest issue of Logistics Tech Outlook magazine.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FreightPOP has been named one of the 2019 Top Transport Management Solution Providers in the latest issue of Logistics Tech Outlook magazine.
  • "As a new company, we're delighted to be recognized in the Top 10 Transport Management Solution Providers," said CEO Kurt Johnson.
  • Our customers want one login for all logistics management, including inbound and outbound freight across parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean, and international air."
  • We built it to bring the separate functions of order management, carrier management, audit management, and Expedia-like rate shopping together in a seamless solution.

Global Ballistic Protection Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts 2019-2025

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Articles, Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Personal protective equipment, Safety engineering, Human activities, Safety

Dublin, Oct. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Ballistic Protection - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • Dublin, Oct. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Ballistic Protection - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Ballistic Protection market worldwide is projected to grow by US$3.8 Billion, driven by a compounded growth of 4.9%.
  • The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market.
  • Poised to reach over US$11.7 Billion by the year 2025, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

ATA Honors Trucking Advocates with Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards

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Monday, October 7, 2019
American Trucking Associations, Transport, Trucking industry in the United States, Truck driver, Covenant Transport, Economy of the United States, Human activities

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations presented the Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards to one motor carrier, one state trucking association, one fleet executive, and one professional truck driver.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations presented the Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards to one motor carrier, one state trucking association, one fleet executive, and one professional truck driver.
  • The awards honor trucking's champions of image, professionalism and safety, and recognize individuals and groups that use innovative approaches to improve the image of the trucking industry.
  • This year's winners of the Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards are:
    Covenant Transport for developing the Tomorrow's Truckers program and providing the tools to ATA to offer the program industry-wide.
  • The Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards are named in honor of the late Mike Russell, a trucking industry supporter and former ATA vice president of public affairs.

NASA Administrator to Visit SpaceX Headquarters

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Spaceflight, Outer space, Dragon, Hyperloop, Human activities, Dragon 2, SpaceX, Robert L. Behnken, Elon Musk, Douglas G. Hurley, Crew Dragon Demo-2, Commercial Crew Development

Following the tour, SpaceX will host a media availability with Bridenstine, SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley the crew for the Demo-2 flight test to the space station.

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  • Following the tour, SpaceX will host a media availability with Bridenstine, SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley the crew for the Demo-2 flight test to the space station.
  • SpaceX will carry NASA astronauts to the space station on the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft, and help return the ability to fly American astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil.
  • NASA and SpaceX currently are preparing for an upcoming in-flight abort test of Crew Dragon's launch escape system and the company's second demonstration mission, Demo-2, which will send NASA astronauts to and from the station aboard Crew Dragon.
  • SpaceX will provide additional logistical details for credentialed media closer to the visit.

Ryder Awarded NACD NXT™ Recognition for Diversity and Inclusion Commitments

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Fleet management, Automotive, Other Transport, Trucking, Rail, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, National Association of Corporate Directors, Human resource management, Multiculturalism, Humans, Ryder, Diversity, Human activities, Human behavior

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the authority on boardroom practices, representing more than 20,000 corporate board members.

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  • The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the authority on boardroom practices, representing more than 20,000 corporate board members.
  • The NACD NXT recognition, part of NACDs NXT initiative, applauds exemplary board-leadership practices that promote greater diversity and inclusion and ultimately foster long-term company value.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191007005781/en/
    We are truly honored to be recognized by NACD for our commitment to promote and foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace, said Robert Sanchez, Ryder chairman and chief executive officer.
  • The Ryder board was selected because it has championed diversity with initiatives such as the Ryder Small Business & Supplier Diversity Program, which provides more opportunities for companies certified by the Small Business Administration to work with Ryder.

Workplace Wellness Advocate Janice Litvin to Speak at Minnesota SHRM Conference October 13, 2019

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Articles, Human activities, Health, Occupational safety and health, Workplace, Workplace wellness, Wellness, Society for Human Resource Management, Zumba Fitness, Zumba, Litvin

ROCHESTER, Minn., Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Janice Litvin, San Francisco Bay Area workplace wellness speaker, founder of Bay Area Wellness Association, and Zumba Fitness instructor is invited to speak at the Minnesota State SHRM Conference, premier conference of the Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management, taking place at the Mayo Civic Center October 13th-15th.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, Minn., Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Janice Litvin, San Francisco Bay Area workplace wellness speaker, founder of Bay Area Wellness Association, and Zumba Fitness instructor is invited to speak at the Minnesota State SHRM Conference, premier conference of the Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management, taking place at the Mayo Civic Center October 13th-15th.
  • "We have just begun to scratch the surface with wellness," says Litvin, "and with some innovative engagement approaches that won't break the bank, we could go all the way."
  • Hence, Litvin's talk entitled, "Out of the Box Wellness: Innovations in Workplace Wellness," is scheduled for Sunday, October 13th at 4:00 pm.
  • To book Janice for your upcoming event, email: [email protected] or call Janice at (415) 518-2202.

Survey Finds Half of Small Businesses Struggle to Improve Productivity

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Payroll, Human resource management, Economy, Employment compensation, Expense, Productivity, Human activities, Business

The research acknowledged additional challenges, including:

Key Points: 
  • The research acknowledged additional challenges, including:
    "Being in charge of a small business comes with time-consuming people management and HR administration that can drain productivity," said Melissa Ness, Director, PEO, Central Region at Oasis.
  • "Administering payroll, complying with employment regulations, and offering competitive health benefits are specialized skills that require time and resources.
  • These tasks can be a distraction from the work that needs to get done in acquiring customers and growing the business."
  • "These important yet time-consuming employee-related tasks take up about a quarter of all work time, according to 31 percent of the small business owners in our survey," said Ness.