How mindfulness can help keep volunteers engaged and less likely to leave non-profits
Research in the International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development has looked at how mindfulness can play a role in keeping volunteers engaged and less likely to leave their roles in non-profit organizations......»»
Grocery stores that donate expiring food instead of price discounting or discarding make higher profits, says researcher
All major supermarkets and retailers that sell groceries, such as Kroger, Walmart and Costco, give large amounts of food to food banks and pantries. In 2022, retailers donated close to 2 billion pounds of food across the United States, which amounted.....»»
Who lives in the rainforest treetops? DNA-collecting drone provides insights
Squinting into the treetops won't reveal the tiny organisms up there. But these creatures leave clues, in the form of DNA, on the leaves and branches. Now, researchers report in Environmental Science & Technology that they have developed a way to col.....»»
OpenAI CTO Murati shocks with sudden departure as two other execs leave
Three major departures coincide with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, Cal.....»»
Volunteers help seedlings take root as New Mexico attempts to recover from historic wildfire
A small team of volunteers spent a few hours scrambling across fire-ravaged mountainsides, planting hundreds of seedlings as part of a monumental recovery effort that has been ongoing following the largest wildfire in New Mexico's recorded history......»»
‘The 4-square method’: Here’s how American car dealers make big profits — and how not to get fooled
‘The 4-square method’: Here’s how American car dealers make big profits — and how not to get fooled.....»»
“You need to take your medication and leave”: James Comer and Jared Moskowitz spar in House Judiciary hearing.
“You need to take your medication and leave”: James Comer and Jared Moskowitz spar in House Judiciary hearing......»»
Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»
‘Take your medication and leave’: Comer blasts Democratic lawmaker during hearing
‘Take your medication and leave’: Comer blasts Democratic lawmaker during hearing.....»»
Love island: Bird"s refusal to leave resort life leads to genetic change
A little yellow-and-white bird that prefers to date its mates in an idyllic island lifestyle rather than fly to the mainland to mingle is an example of avian species evolution in action, according to new Australian research......»»
People are looking to leave San Diego for these 10 cities: Redfin
People are looking to leave San Diego for these 10 cities: Redfin.....»»
Tom Golisano donates $360M to upstate NY non-profits: See the amount each receives
Tom Golisano donates $360M to upstate NY non-profits: See the amount each receives.....»»
Appeals court upholds prison sentence for irate service customer who refused to leave dealership
The customer blamed a faulty hood latch for a crash and wanted an Arkansas dealership to repair his vehicle for free......»»
UAW says Dodge Durango production could leave U.S.
The UAW said it has filed unfair labor practice charges against the automaker......»»
New research finds employees feel pressure to work while sick, which has been shown to cost companies billions
Employees often feel pressure to work while sick, leading to lost productivity, deviant behaviors such as theft and mistreatment of coworkers and intent to leave the organization, according to new research led by University of South Florida Assistant.....»»
Lakes drying up leave Greeks in despair
Lake Koronia, one of largest in Greece, is shrinking after a prolonged drought and a summer of record-breaking temperatures, leaving behind cracked earth, dead fish and a persistent stench......»»
The iPhone 16 event surprises that left me frustrated
An Apple event is always full of potential. Even though rumors and leaks tend to leave very little ‘new’ remaining for event day, Apple still tends to offer some surprises. Maybe a new feature that no one knew about. Or a unique angle that a rumo.....»»
What is reproductive health leave and why do we need it?
Time off work to deal with IVF, menopause, gender transition treatments, vasectomies and other reproductive health issues would be enshrined in all workplace awards if a national union campaign succeeds......»»
Appeals court OKs NLRB"s continued enforcement action against Chicago Cadillac dealership
A federal appeals court has allowed the National Labor Relations Board to continue its enforcement action against a suburban Chicago dealership that engaged in unfair labor practices against unionized technicians......»»
U.S. new-vehicle market ‘stuck" as buyers wait for relief, sellers try to hang on to profits
The August selling rate was just 15.1 million, disappointing given the addition of the holiday weekend and a sign that cash-strapped consumers are waiting to make big purchases in uncertain times......»»
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandings
Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals—an increasingly common sight across the island......»»