“The earth is what we all have in common.” ~Wendell Berry I love the warmth and brightness of sunny days, but I’ve always enjoyed the stillness that comes around as the rain starts to fall, as well. Creatures retreat to the warmth and dryness of shelters and home spaces. Outdoor work and routines are rethought, sometimes
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ― Roy T. Bennett The whole planet is passing through unordinary days. COVID19 is forcing us to change our normal routine. These days are reminding me of similar lockdown situation that happened 30 years ago. I was fortunate to witness
“Health is not just about what you’re eating. It’s also about what you’re thinking and saying.” A virus is spreading across the globe. Schools are shut down. People are out of work. Grocery stores are empty. Weddings, graduations, vacations, a day in court—canceled. This is the ultimate test in emotional resilience. Uncertainty is one of
“The problem is not the existence of stressors, which cannot be avoided; stress is simply the brain’s way of signaling that something is important. The problem–or perhaps the opportunity–is how we respond to this stress.” ~The Book of Joy For the past few weeks, I took pride in being able to keep fear at a
Discussion Themes from Weekly D&I Action Calls: COVID-19 Business Response 3/31/2020 Jacqui Robertson—Global Head of Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion at William Blair and Chair of i4cp’s CEO Board—kicked off the call with the guest interview. Today’s guest: Neddy Perez, Global head of Diversity & Inclusion, Talent management COE at McCormick & Company. Key Takeaways from
As scientists and public health officials learn more about the novel coronavirus, new advice is emerging about the question on everyone’s minds: should you wear a mask when you leave your house? According to Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, masks — both medical and non-medical — can be effective in preventing the
Takeaway: Calm is elusive right now. 5 ways to find it: become engaged with something every day, spend more time in the analog world, meditate (or journal), write down what you’re grateful for, and find something to savor every day. Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes, 23s. Podcast Length: 19 minutes, 53s (link to play podcast
“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha As a 5’4″ petite, half-Asian, people have always assumed that I’m fit. However, my slender figure hid the sins of a poor diet and exercise routine for a decade. The truth is, being skinny doesn’t make you healthy. There are
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Hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have lost their income due to COVID-19 are hoping to qualify for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), a monthly stipend of $2,000 that will last up to four months. Within hours of the federal government accepting applications on Monday, more than 3.1 million people have successfully applied, according
Over a third (35%) of the talent acquisition professionals surveyed this week by the Institute for Corporate Production (i4cp) said that their organizations have already decreased headcount projections for 2020. This complements research released yesterday showing that 66% of companies have already taken measures, or are considering measures, to rein in headcount costs if the
When the new coronavirus outbreak hit Canada, Libby Roach and her husband considered relocating to their cottage on Crystal Lake, near Fenelon Falls, Ont. One of the reasons staying at the cottage appealed to the couple was isolation — hypothetically, it would be an easy place to practice social distancing. “We only have one neighbour
While Canadians monitor their bodies for signs of COVID-19 symptoms, civil liberties advocates and human rights lawyers are urging citizens to also keep track of the possible erosion of democratic rights. The ongoing states of emergencies across the country have given authorities sweeping new powers, and police forces have started — or are considering —
“We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~Joseph Campbell It’s hard to believe the state of the world we are in. It feels like 2020 has become the plot of an apocalyptic movie. A microscopic virus invades planet earth
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New data from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) finds almost two thirds (66%) of companies have already taken measures, or are considering measures, to rein in headcount costs if the COVID-19 pandemic continues longer than initially expected. With a record 6.6 million Americans who have applied for unemployment benefits in the last week, the
As protective masks continue to sell out worldwide thanks to the novel coronavirus spread, one college student noticed a demographic left out of the equation. Ashley Lawrence, a Deaf Education major at Eastern Kentucky University, knows that many in the deaf community rely on lip reading for comprehension. The 21-year-old decided to design a mask
“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” ~C.S. Lewis My ex and I split up about five years ago. We had been married for seventeen years, and after that long, I figured we were home free, as far
10 Quotes That Will Get You Through The Hardest of Times – Motivational Speech [embedded content] We all go through hard times…
Right now, we are going through one of the most challenging times our world has ever faced… and we are going through it together. With so much uncertainty and anxiety about the future it is
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has required people to stay indoors and practise physical distancing, but is it OK for parents to cuddle their children? In many cases, yes. If you live in the same home and are not exhibiting any symptoms, you can “definitely share the same space with your kids,” said Dr.
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In our first 90 days in a new role, we make choices about who to prioritize, which sets the foundation for future success. When new hires and newcomers initiate relationships critical to success, they jump-start their productivity and inclusion into valued networks. However, they rarely know how to do this. Early on, some people
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across Canada, officials are struggling to provide aid to those who have been impacted by the pandemic. And experts say organizations tasked with combating food insecurity are already feeling the strain as more and more people seek assistance. How is the COVID-19 affecting those experiencing food insecurity? Are
“The mind is the place the soul goes to hide from the heart.” ~Michael Singer “You think you’re so much better than me!!” As this phrase—laced with contempt—exited my mouth, I recognized the familiar words. I had grown up hearing this phrase often. The “rich people,” the girl who won the competition, the inconsiderate neighbors,
As more Canadians work from home and practice self-isolation due to COVID-19, there’s been an increasing interest in turning on the oven and baking. Baking-related search terms are up on Google, grocery stores have experienced an increase in flour purchases and sugar and flour manufacturers are working overtime to keep up with a spike in
“Less social media, more everything else.” ~Unknown It’s been a long time since I’ve engaged personally on social media. A while back I made the conscious choice to stop scrolling online and start focusing my time IRL. I was shocked when I did the math. Scrolling for just twenty minutes a day adds up to fifty
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The COVID-19 coronavirus has caused a slowly growing trend from the past decade to become a sudden, unchosen reality for millions. Not all jobs and tasks can make the shift to remote work—think retail workers, many manufacturing jobs, or engineers and scientists who work in big labs. But for jobs that mostly require working via
As more health-care workers treat those affected by the novel coronavirus, there are concerns around mask shortages. To help meet surging demand and offer protection, people are crafting their own masks at home, either for themselves or those on the frontlines. But are homemade masks effective in protecting against COVID-19? According to experts, not really.
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have no plans to ask the U.S. government for help with security costs, the couple said in a statement on Sunday in response to a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would not pay for their protection. In January, the couple said they would
President Trump announced Tuesday during a Fox News virtual town hall discussion that he wants to see the U.S. economy up and running by Easter Sunday (April 12)–a goal he has since continued to reiterate publicly. But a significant majority (71%) of those surveyed shortly after this statement by human capital research firm Institute for
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