• Happy Employee
    Management

    Amenities for Employees That Improve Company Culture

    Now more than ever, company culture has become one of the most important things a business can invest their time and resources in. People want fulfilling careers they actually like doing for a company they like working for. Mission statements and values play a part in this, but nothing says how much a company appreciates the individuals who work for them more than employee amenities.

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    Gadget

    Get More Out of Your Smartphone With These Ideas

    Your smartphone can probably do more than you currently give it credit for. Most people don’t make the most of every feature and every function that their phone offers, and they don’t even realise that this is happening. The number of unexpectedly cool things you can do with your phone will blow you away, and these functions could even make your day to day life easier than it is right now. Here are just some of the ideas you should try out. Get a Clip-On Lens Everybody’s a photographer nowadays thanks to the high quality of the cameras that are found on pretty much every smartphone. But you can get…

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    Space Exploration

    How Does Space Fever Affect an Astronaut’s Health?

    We’ve been sending men and women into space since the late 1960s, and we’ve spent the better part of the last 60 years studying the effect that space travel has on the human body. Recently, we’ve discovered a new and potentially dangerous side effect of living and working in microgravity environments: space fever. What is space fever, and how can it affect the health of the astronauts who live and work on the International Space Station? What Is Space Fever? When you’re on Earth, as long as you are not ill, your normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. When you become sick and your body…

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    Diet

    4 Ways to Follow Through with Your Diet

    Many people set out to follow through with a diet in order to make lifestyle changes. Whether they have a few pounds to lose or simply want to feel like they’re making better nutritional choices for the sustainability of their health, it can be inspiring to want to turn over a new leaf in the kitchen. More often than not, however, habits can be extremely difficult to break. The first few days of a diet can be going great, and then all of the sudden you are met with a major temptation. Cravings start to take over and excuses to give into your desires can start presenting themselves. This doesn’t…

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    Food

    Common Cooking Oils Used the Right Way

    Time used to be when cooking was simple and uncomplicated — our parents would simply go to the grocery, pick stuff off the shelves, and whip up a delicious meal at home. These days, common food ingredients such as cooking oil have a dizzying variety. But rightly so, because cooking oil has been found to be one of the most vital foodstuff that affects our health in many aspects. In a way, it’s great that there is a ton of choices in the market today when it comes to cooking oils. This gives consumers a wide variety of options for achieving the right flavors and providing their family with healthy…

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    Logistics

    Is Your Office Furniture Ergonomic?

    If you are experiencing back, neck or shoulder pain, your office furniture might be to blame. If it is not ergonomic, there is a good chance that it is putting unnecessary strain on your body. The main benefit of ergonomic office furniture is the fact that it encourages you to adopt a healthy posture, thus reducing this strain on your body. Ergonomic office chairs tend to have a curved back for this reason. In a nutshell, they are all about comfort, and that has got to be good for productivity! The downside of ergonomic furniture is usually the cost. The better items are not cheap, but if you can afford…

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    Management

    Protecting Your Business From Disaster

    Although the modern business arena is brimming with opportunity for people with the right mindset, this is balanced out by a number of different risks and hazards which my pose a serious threat to the company you’ve worked so hard to establish. Obviously, you don’t want your business to come crashing down due to one little instance of negligence! Here are a few important tips for protecting your business from disaster.

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    Animals

    Make the Most Out of Your Emotional Support Pet

    There is a saying that a dog is a man’s best friend and this thought is true to the maximum extent possible. Most people keep a pet, especially a dog, to get emotional support in times of mental trauma and psychiatric disabilities. There have been instances of dogs creating a chaotic environment in public places which is the reason for many restaurants and airlines rejecting the accommodation of such pets in their property. However, those who are in dire need of the same can get an authorization letter from the concerned authority and obtain the necessary approval to accompany such pet with them. If you have an assistance pet to…