A few short weeks before the U.S. government’s ban on noncompete clauses in workplace contracts was set to take effect, a federal judge in a Texas court blocked it. The judge quickly reversed the initial mix of excitement and controversy that rippled across many industries in April when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to […]
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Recent data from a 2024 ABC News/Ipsos poll shows 79% of young Americans believe the American dream is dead. There is a destructive cycle of stress and anxiety around money, leaving many trapped in a mindset of scarcity and hopelessness for a better financial outcome. Inflation over the last four years has increased by 30%
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“When we are aware of our weaknesses or negative tendencies, we open the opportunity to work on them.” ~Allan Looks Last year, I took my then-six-year-old son to a kite festival. He was ecstatic about flying his kites, and we spent a lot of time doing just that! At one point, his kite string got
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Ever wonder why you prefer to stay at home cozying up with a good book while others are enjoying a lively night out on the town? You may be an introvert and/or highly sensitive. More than half of the United States population is introverted and about 30% of the global population are more sensitive than
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Concern over climate change continues to be a pressing issue—and since 2024 has had some of the hottest days on record thus far, more employees are demanding that their workplaces take action. According to a 2023 survey, 73% of American workers are concerned about climate change, and 61% said they want to see their company
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As I reflect on my journey as a grandmother, I’m struck by how different the role of a modern grandmother is compared to the days of my own grandmothers. Back then, grandmothers were often seen as the gentle nurturers, the keepers of family recipes, and the sources of endless kisses and comfort. They were the
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