Will you disconnect from work today? Why sugar should be treated like smoking, and more top news
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In our hyper-connected workplace, replete with e-mail, chat and expectations of never being off, disconnecting while on vacation has become a real challenge for some. LinkedIn research shows that a vast majority of professionals find it hard to "break away," even while on vacation. Apart from simply going cold turkey with your devices, one way to decompress without additional stress is to find a work buddy who will have your back if something arises, and fills you in when you get back.
A think tank has argued that plain packaging on sugary snacks and chocolate would help parents reduce the amount of sugar their children consume. The London-based Institute of Public Policy Research has called for sugar manufacturers to introduce plain packaging to make the products less tempting and help parents deal with "pester power". Some in the industry are pushing back, arguing that branding is a "fundamental commercial freedom" needed to compete.
Workers shouldn’t stay at a company for very long if they aren’t moving up the ladder, according to CNN. Employees early in their careers should aim for a promotion roughly every three years, says ZipRecruiter’s chief Ian Siegel. When changes in title aren’t possible, additional responsibilities, new projects and new skillsets are key to showing advancement to recruiters. Why the rush? Feelings of stagnation can hit engagement and performance.
Being born into a wealthy family is a better indicator of success than academic performance, according to a new Georgetown University report. Top-performing students from the bottom 25% in socioeconomic status have a 31% chance of going to college, then getting a job that pays at least $35,000 by the time they're 25 which jumps to at least $45,000 by 35. Yet students from the top 25% in socioeconomic status that scored in the bottom 25% have more than double the chance of reaching the same milestones.
Your days of swiping little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body lotion from hotels are numbered. The tiny toiletries are targets of legislators and hotels looking to reduce plastic waste, reports The New York Times. In California, a bill passed legislation last week that would outlaw the use of single-use plastic bottles at hotels and hospitality establishments. Instead, guests will likely be greeted with refillable dispensers in hotel showers. The transition aligns with other recent moves to banish plastic straws and single-use plastic bags from everyday use.
Idea of the Day: Stress is inevitable but, handled properly, can be minimised, says Go By Truck co-founder Dawn Strobel.
"Don't ignore it ... Make a list, set priorities, and get to work! Even slight progress on a daunting undertaking will provide you much-needed relief."
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5 年Wow ?? I disagree that sugar is as dangerous as cigarettes I can’t understand how you can get the two related. We need sugar we don’t need cigarettes sugar is a source of energy and a good source of food if used correctly. Cigarettes is not. Don’t blame sugar just because there are people that suffer from gluttony
Owner and Debating coach
5 年My dilemma slowly gave way.?
Owner and Debating coach
5 年Its very true, I've been wrestling with a complex dilemma and once I started it slows gave way and I could gradually attend to each section. ?Oh the relief!
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Professional
5 年Workers shouldn't stay with a company if they have a plan for what they really want. Don't become a victim and let others make your decisions.
Freelance professional advisor – public administration/management at Thomas Natera consultancy services
5 年It is commendable to see a policy think tank getting involved in the policy debate on the ill effects of sugar, and how it has pervaded communities, in Australia and across the world.? I hope many more think tanks get involved, in the robustness of the debate.? It is laudable for the London-based Institute of Public Policy Research, to suggest that the UK government introduce plain packaging to make it less attractive for sugary snacks and chocolate, to discourage pestering by kids. However, I think further policy levers can be introduced by governments.? Some of the levers as recommended by the World Health Organisation could include; 1. reformulating sugar-rich foods and drinks to lower sugar intakes; 2.?Set standards for all food and drink served by government-sponsored institutions; 3.?Restrict promotion of sugar-enriched products, especially drinks; 4. Restrict marketing, advertising and sponsorship of all sugar-enriched foods and drinks across all media platforms. 5. Use nutritional profiling to establish clear definitions of foods and drinks high in sugar; 6.?Eliminate sugar subsidies provided by national governments and introduce progressive taxes initially on sugary drinks, and then on all foods and drinks with added sugar; 7. Improve accredited training on diet and health for individuals with opportunities to influence population food choices; and 8. Provide routine health education to the population of countries. The argument that branding is a "fundamental commercial freedom" does not necessarily stack up, when you consider that governments can legislate to create a level playing field for all suppliers of sugar-rich foods and drinks, even it is plain packing.