What does it mean to have a full-time job? Does it mean you are dedicated to one job only? On the clock only at certain times of the day? In front of your computer only? Is it a relic left over from the Industrial Revolution that dictates an 8-hour work day and 40-hour work week?1.

Why the Full-Time Job Doesn’t Exist Anymore

Workplace gaslighting is when a colleague or manager deliberately sows seeds of doubt in an employee's mind. Gaslighting is used to shake perceptions of reality or sanity and to gain power or control over others. Workplace gaslighting is a form of abuse and can damage mental and emotional well-being. Written...

How to Deal With Gaslighting From Your Boss

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Bypass the coding craze and still cash in on the tech boom! Uncover 15 high-paying tech jobs perfect for non-techies seeking a career upgrade.

15 High-Paying Jobs in Tech (No Tech Skills Required)

Korn Ferry spoke to 10,000 professionals around the world, from entry-level to CEO, to find out what employees want from work. The report, Workforce 2024, asked questions from a variety of perspectives. Top reasons for leaving a job were:. Generous compensation -- 42%. Flexible working hours --28% High job security...

What is Your Workforce Thinking?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Many people go to therapy when they feel a sudden disconnection between themselves and their partner. They may say things like:. “We’ve always shared our feelings with one another and talked all the time—about anything and everything. Now our conversations feel almost one-sided.”. “We used to discuss our...

3 Signs That Your Partner Is Falling Out of Love With You

Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, especially between parents and adult children. Look for activities that allow you to connect personally and create lasting memories. Recognizing and respecting your adult child’s independence is crucial for a healthy relationship. Strengthening the bond with your adult child can be a...

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Connection With Your Adult Child

Over the past year and a half, a number of reports have been released that sparked concern among the graduates and students of MBA programs. The finance, tech and consultancy sectors on which many MBAs set their sights appear to be struggling, and the job market lacks the abundance promised just a few years ago.

What’s Going on with the Job Market?

The AdvancingCities program, which launched in 2022, saw the launch of accelerator programs across the nation in cities like Oakland, New York, Miami and Washington, D.C. with the goal of backing more diverse founders. J.P. Morgan sponsored the program with a commitment through December, but the relationship between the bank...

Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs

Interoception refers to perception of internal states of the body, such as feeling heartbeats or hunger. Difficulties with interoception could cause problems in regulating internal body states. A new study shows that heartbeat perception is less accurate in individuals with several different disorders. For the next 60 seconds, close your...

When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart

Is it cool to use AI in the hiring process? That may depend on which side of the desk you’re on. For CFOs considering an investment in AI for hiring, there’s a big gulf to consider. HR personnel and job seekers have very different views on AI’s role in hiring, a new survey by HireVue reveals. Almost three-quarters (73%) of the 1,000 HR professionals HireVue surveyed said they trusted AI to make candidate recommendations. Nearly half said they’d be comfortable using AI throughout the hiring process.

More people are using AI to hire and be hired

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A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

When left unspoken and unresolved, resentment doesn't just sit quietly. It festers. Once resentment takes root, it distorts one's perception. Resentment acts like acid, slowly eroding the ties that bind people to those they care about. Picture this: You’ve just had another argument with your partner about something trivial—maybe it...

3 Silent Ways Pent-Up Resentments Poison Our Lives

I remember applying for my first job at a party store called Wishing Well. It seemed like an amazing place to work, and I was thrilled to hand in my application (on paper, because it was the 90s after all). I didn’t make it out of the front door before the manager came to say they weren’t interested. “You have no experience,” she sighed. “Sorry.” I walked out of Wishing Well feeling disappointed and confused, wondering how you’re supposed to get your first job if you need to have already had a first job to be hired?

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Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Scituate, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique cat named Inky, who is looking for his forever home. Inky's story is one of resilience and hope, and the shelter is seeking a cat-savvy owner who can provide the understanding and care he needs.

Meet Inky: A Former Street Cat With A Tough Past & A Bright Future

Obsessive thinking occurs when the mind runs away on its own. The three main causes of obsessive thinking are grief, rational anxiety, and irrational anxiety. While grief is about dealing with loss, rational and irrational obsessions are about anxiety. Rational anxiety requires problem-solving while irrational anxiety requires lowering the anxiety...

Obsessing or Ruminating? Here’s How to Make It Stop

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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SHANGHAI — At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in July, startup founder Qu Dongqi showed off a video he had recently posted online. It displayed an old photograph of a woman with two toddlers. Then the photo sprang to life as the woman lifted the toddlers up in her arms and they laughed with surprise.

China Is Closing the AI Gap With the United States

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When Is the Time to Make a Career Pivot?

There are many reasons people may want to make a career change, including increased flexibility and pay. A tightening job market means fewer opportunities for employees...

When Is the Time to Make a Career Pivot?

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