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Mindfulness, Leadership and Ethics
Mindfulness, Leadership and Ethics In a follow-up to my blog on Mindfulness in the Workplace, I wanted to hone in on the role of mindfulness in leadership and ethics. Picture Source: https://www.toastmasters.org/Magazine/Articles/Mindful-Leadership Leadership Recent cross-functional… Read More ›
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Mindfulness in Workplace
Mindfulness in the Workplace Picture Source: http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/how-practising-mindfulness-in-the-workplace-can-boost-productivity/ Given that psychological research demonstrates that practising mindfulness enables the individual to regulate emotions, maintain focus and decrease stress, practical research is being conducted on the role of mindfulness in the workplace… Read More ›
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The Internet of Things in Healthcare
The Internet of Things in Healthcare Source: http://www.bsminfo.com/doc/the-internet-things-its-quest-cut-healthcare-costs-0001 Coined by British technologist Kevin Ashton in 1999, the term “Internet of Things” (IoT) was used to describe a system in which devices are connected over the internet via sensors to… Read More ›
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Parental Engagement and Academic Achievement
The Impact of Parental Engagement on Academic Achievement Most parents would intrinsically understand that parental engagement is good for their children’s development. It may also seem obvious that a lack of engagement, as well as over-engagement, is not so… Read More ›
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The Challenges of a Freelance Career
The Challenges of a Freelance Career “Work from home, and be your own boss”—the perks of making a career out of freelance work can seem very appealing. The Office for National Statistics’ analysis of the UK labour market shows… Read More ›
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The Future of 3D Printing
The Future of 3D Printing Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly referred to as 3D printing, is on the cusp of disrupting production and manufacturing as we know it. With the development of increasingly complex technologies, no longer is AM… Read More ›
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Is Anorexia a Form of Monomania?
Is Anorexia a Form of Monomania? A relic of the 19th century, ‘monomania’ is a term that is seldom used these days. Yet monomania surrounds us. It describes those with “fixed ideas” that are very difficult to overcome. We encounter… Read More ›
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Eating Disorder Recovery Handbook: A Practical Guide for Long-term Recovery
Your Path to Recovery For many months I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Nutritional Advisor, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Personal Trainer Emma Bacon on the ‘Eating Disorder Recovery Handbook: A Practical Guide for Long-term Recovery.’ This… Read More ›
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Mergers and Acquisition in Big Pharma
Mergers and Acquisition in Big Pharma When your average consumer is asked their opinion about Big Pharma – large pharmaceutical companies – they may feel ambivalence. They may have a loved one on a regimen of a life-changing, even… Read More ›
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Family Treatment for Eating Disorders
Family Treatment for Eating Disorders The causes of eating disorders are both complex and difficult to determine. There are recognised hereditary factors and dynamics within families that contribute to the onset of an eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia… Read More ›
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5 Ways to Boost Your Resilience
Five Ways to Boost Your Resilience Life rarely conforms to the course we plan; events, usually beyond our control, often conspire to create periods of hardship. How we react to traumatic experiences, be it the loss of employment, serious… Read More ›
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3 Impressive Pharma Innovations
3 Impressive Innovations in Pharmaceutical Service Delivery In recent years, pharmaceutical companies have come under a lot of criticism for not giving enough consideration to the end users of their products – the patients – and instead prioritising the… Read More ›
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The Problem of Presenteeism
The Problem with Presenteeism When you thought you had licked one of your company’s more serious productivity stealer in absenteeism, here comes a surprise substitute – presenteeism! What Is Presenteeism? Presenteeism is a situation where employees come… Read More ›
