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Innovative programs help pharmacists prepare for cold and flu season
Sheilamary Koch PharmaceuticalAs temperatures cool, days shorten and store aisles fill with holiday displays, pharmacists in the Northern Hemisphere know cold and flu season is imminent. Pharmacies are perhaps best known for their key role in preventing infections and reducing transmission of influenza by dispensing flu immunizations. Pharmacists can also make a positive impact in other methods of infection prevention, symptom management, patient self-care, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).
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A new way to improve your health: Move to a wellness community
Victoria Fann Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesGiven that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors and loneliness has become epidemic, it makes sense that real estate is responding by changing the way it builds. In addition, the attention given to wellness is growing, so health-conscious homebuyers want to live in a place that supports their values. Also known as wellness lifestyle real estate and wellness communities, this new trend will be a $180 billion industry worldwide in 2022, according to a report by the Global Wellness Institute.
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Law enforcement officers increasingly receive advanced cybersecurity training
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe are more vulnerable than ever to online fraud, scams, theft, and abuse. Stringent cybersecurity measures go hand in hand with increased law enforcement capabilities that are essential to safeguarding individuals and businesses. Departments across the country are signing up for advanced training sessions that teach officers how to investigate crimes involving advanced technologies, dismantle darknet marketplaces, and thwart cybercriminals.
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‘Fall’ for ed tech with 5 free tech tools to foster engagement
Angela Cleveland EducationWhat were your goals for the new school year? Less time on paperwork and grading? Collect data and assess student growth more efficiently? Stretch your budget with free resources? It’s not too late to make those dreams a reality! There are several free educational technology tools that can help every educator achieve their goals! Many have paid add-on features, but the free versions are sufficient to explore and meet your objectives.
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Survey: Almost one-third of workers have left a job due to lack of flexible…
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFlexible work used to be a “nice-to-have” benefit, but it is rapidly becoming a requirement for workers. In fact, according to a recent survey by FlexJobs, 30% of workers reported leaving a job because it did not offer flexible work options. The survey findings were not a revelation to Sara Sutton, founder and CEO of FlexJobs. "I wasn't necessarily surprised because so many of the people we help every day are in that exact situation — they're working in a job that lacks the flexible work options they need or want, so they're in search of a better way to work."
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Study: Financial waste in healthcare remains significant
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareDespite its reputation for saving things, healthcare can be a pretty wasteful environment. In fact, there’s so much excess that nearly a quarter or more of all the money in the sector gets wasted, a new study suggests. The sum of all waste is estimated to range from $760 billion to $935 billion, according to a recent report in JAMA. There’s a small sliver of good news: Things could be worse. The study authors suggest that the amount of waste was worse, by as much as 5%, in 2011.
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Dominant Facebook supports net neutrality, political ads
Michelle R. Matisons Science & TechnologyImagine the kind of hegemonic influence Facebook founder and multibillionaire Mark Zuckerberg has, what with his company supporting 1.5 billion daily active users. That massive data stream is a constant, along with the controversies swirling around Zuckerberg’s indirect and direct political influence. By virtue of the platform’s popularity, Facebook’s ability to shape public consciousness and debate produces a vicious cycle whereby people debate the legality of Facebook’s utter social media dominance on Facebook.
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United pushes economy-class travelers away with new frequent flyer program
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementUnited Airlines recently revealed massive changes to its MileagePlus Program. How much a traveler spends on tickets is the only thing that matters in the airline’s new frequent flyer program. Not long ago, United quietly switched from a distance-based rewards program to a fare-based frequent flyer program. Now, the airline wants to take a big step further to (only) reward those top-spending travelers as their elite customers. The new MileagePlus Program makes it much more challenging for most economy-class frequent travelers to achieve any elite status.
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Quality of work begins with quality of life
Lloyd Princeton Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTwo of the biggest challenges employers face today are retaining employees and keeping them engaged at work. To address these challenges, firms have sought to incentivize employees with additional financial rewards, such as profit-sharing and commissions. They also have increased their benefits offerings to include wellness programs, financial counseling and assistance with student debt. But what most employees really want is a better quality of life.
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Are you in need of a course correction? Reflect on your purpose
Lisa Cole Mental HealthcareThis morning, while pondering "purpose," images of sailing swirled about me. I remember being caught "in irons" — trapped in a "No Go Zone," unable to bear away and begin sailing. I thought, too, of the Sirens, enchanting mythological creatures beckoning sailors off course; ultimately, to their demise. Is this not our life at times? We’ve all been there — stuck, lost, and in need of navigation. It’s easy these days to feel windstrewn; we seem to be buffeted at every turn. By reflecting on our purpose, we can relocate our North Star and course correct.