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How to Support a Grieving Friend, Family Member or Coworker

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Has this ever happened to you? Your uncle calls to tell you that your aunt has finally succumbed to cancer. You’re scrolling through social media and find out your friend’s father died suddenly. Your coworker takes you aside and says another coworker’s mother has died. If you’re like most people, you’ve likely heard about someone’s death. In addition to feeling sadness, you may be unsure how to respond to the news or provide support to the person who is grieving.

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Baby Boomers Rejoining the Workforce in Record Numbers

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The number of Baby boomers re-entering the workforce reached a five year high in 2023, and this trend doesn’t seem to be stopping this year. Last year, the share of baby boomers returning to work rose by 23.9% since the year prior, according to a study by LinkedIn’s Economic Graph team. The data shows 13.2% of retirees exited retirement in 2023.

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I Spent 2 Weeks On a Royal Caribbean 9-Month Cruise. Here’s What Happened

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When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests began documenting their experiences, with more than 70 million posts about the cruise shared on TikTok.

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Massachusetts Drivers Secure $32.50 Min. Wage, Benefits In Uber, Lyft Lawsuit Settlement

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In a substantial lawsuit settlement that could have ripple effects throughout the gig economy , Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay their drivers in Massachusetts a $32.50 hourly minimum wage and grant them benefits. Reuters reports that the two rideshare giants will also provide $175 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the state’s Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Submersible Pilot Merel Dalebout Is Reaching New Depths in Antarctica

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My hands grip the ladder, knuckles turning white as I carefully step down on the floor of the clear acrylic orb. Taking one of six seats, I realize it’s colder than I expected, but after all, I am floating in near-freezing waters on a Seabourn Antarctica cruise. Our Seabourn submarine pilot, Merel Dalebout, Ph.D., had never done a deep dive here before, and it was likely that no one in the history of the world had either.

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Summer hiring guide: The legalities of employing teens & family

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Hiring Teens for the Summer Summer is a popular time for businesses to hire teenagers for seasonal work. As many of these young workers may be taking on their first job, employers must remember some important payroll considerations. First-Job Jitters It’s natural for employers and young employees to experience some jitters regarding payroll. A clear understanding of the basics can help alleviate those concerns.

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Something for the weekend? Why, if it isn’t the new issue of IN Magazine

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It’s a bit of a bumper issue. The digital edition of the new IN Magazine is available for you here. Inside you will find: Peggie Rothe of Leesman talking about how to optimise the workplace experience (and why you need t do it); Jo Knight cutting through yet another layer of sustainability BS; Stephanie Fitzgerald grappling with AI; a look back on the new direction for office design heralded thirty years ago by three new products; and a recent look back on Clerkenwell Design Week; a visit

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Looking for a job now as savage an experience as a dating app

Workplace Insight

Nearly two thirds of people say they find looking for a job a negative experience with almost a quarter saying that the process is ‘soul-destroying’, according to a new poll from HiBob. The survey also suggests that three in five (58 percent) UK professionals have been ghosted by a prospective employer during the interview process, with two in five (39 percent) having been ghosted more than once.