The health consequences of obesity are significant and well-understood, however the financial implications are surprisingly massive. In many different ways, obesity takes money from the wallets of individuals, businesses and governments. This cost
Quebec’s Winter Carnival provides fun and excitement to visitors from around the world. The first winter carnival in Quebec occurred in 1894 and provided residents and visitors with a grand celebration to provide delight during the difficult winte
A practical guide for managers who want to run performance reviews that feel fair, specific, and actually move the work forward in the next quarter.
A practical guide to writing a small-business newsletter that earns opens: lead with value, keep it short, and sound like a human.
Viruses and bacteria often cause the same symptoms in people such as cough and fever. Because of this, many assume that they are very similar to each other, and yet they differ greatly. It is important for people to understand the differences betw
Some Americans believe that every US Supreme Court justice has possessed a long and dignified career as a judge prior to the Supreme Court, however this is far from true. “The great Chief Justice” John Marshall joined the court in 1801 with no exp
A sole proprietorship is a type of business that is owned and run by a single person. The profits all belong to the individual, as does the risk and the debt. Legally, the owner and business are one, and they possess all of the liability. There ar
Practical steps managers can take to prevent workplace discrimination — from hiring and promotion processes to day-to-day culture that actually holds up.
Do you feel like you are being pulled from all directions? You want to be the best mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister or other family member you can be, yet you want to perform well within your job. It is the dream of “doing it all” ye
In today’s modern world, globalization has transcended borders and united people. Individuals and businesses have spread to all corners of the world, spreading cultures and business ventures. There are both costs and benefits to globalizatio