Career Advice & Insights

There are a range of fun activities that can be done from the comfort of your own home to instantly put a smile on your face. Read More

For nearly 30 years, Kevin J. Thomas, CFE, CFI, CBCP has built an extensive career in supply chain, with long tenures at many well-known brands. He recently joined the Olympus Corporation of the Americas, where he now serves as the Director and Head of Enterprise Physical Supply Chain Security.

The elements that hinder and bolster these processes are varied to say the least. In the wake of a devastating pandemic immunologists can’t take any proposed correlate for granted—in either direction.

For instance, a recent study of 719 patients being treated for the common cold published in the journal Patient Education and Counseling, determined that a strong doctor patient rapport can actually boost a patient’s immune system by as much as 50%.

“Those who scored the doctor a perfect 10 [on an empathy scale] (around a third of patients) had reduced severity of symptoms, recovered faster and also had higher immune function, about 50 percent better than others,” the authors explained in a media release. “The more empathic they [patients] perceived their doctor to be—the faster they recovered.”

Although Vitamin C is arguably the most reliable immune booster. Physicians recommend a daily intake of 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men.

Having said that, a healthy biological defense is earned via multiple avenues. Habitual exercise, mental wellness, and sleep quality are all influentia … Read More

Confidence is desired in all kinds of relationships, and it’s the ingredient that colors our view of ourselves, as well as how we are perceived by society. Read More

If you’ve found that you’re happier and work better when you’re working from home, this might be the perfect opportunity to negotiate a permanent remote work arrangement. Read More

A new study from Brown University is calling into question the validity of that statement. Researchers have found that past stressors and traumatic events usually make people more sensitive and vulnerable to future problems, not more resilient. Read More

When used with intention, social media is a catalyst for change; something that pulls us together while giving individuals a platform to share their voice. Read More

“From the research it’s clear to see how passionate Brits are about this room of the house,” a spokeswoman for Triton Showers, which commissioned the study, notes in a statement. “While the habits of many can’t be controlled, it’s still seen as a place you go to relax and spend some time getting away from the stresses of daily life.” … Read More

Age is but a number — however, when it comes to reaching a certain age, it can be helpful to have certain life skills by then. Have these 7 skills by 40. Read More

The systemic erasure of Black voices has been a part of our country’s fabric for far too long. (Read: Since its origin.) As we do the work of unweaving that fabric — not just in this current moment, but in a sustained way for days to come — it’s critical that Black voices are amplified … Read More