Day: September 22, 2023

Xmas Gift Giving Arrangements

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Gift-giving has become one of the most prominent Christmas traditions in the Western world. People around the globe exchange presents with family, friends, co-workers, colleagues and acquaintances once a year as part of the larger Christmas festivities. However enjoyable this process is for some people, it can be difficult to know when you should stop! Giving a gift to close friends makes sense, but areas such as the workplace can be substantially trickier. If you buy gifts for your boss, or for close co-workers, does this mean you need to…

RSI and Other Common Office Ailments

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Even though office work may not seem like a particularly dangerous type of work, it is becoming increasingly common for those who spend their days at a desk to experience significant health problems as a result. The following looks at some of the most common office ailments, some tips for preventing them from occurring, as well as how to deal with them if they do develop. RSI One of the most common office ailments is suffering from an RSI, or repetitive stress injury, which as the name suggests results from doing…

Helping Employees Deal with Trauma

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When one or more of your employees experiences trauma, while at work or away, as a good manager, you must follow proper procedures. If the trauma or injury occurred at work, or on a work-related errand, then you must have the employee(s) fill out a workers’ compensation claim. It is very important that you find out what other services the employee may require, such as counselling and medical attention. Ensure That Everyone is Safe The first thing to do, in the event of a traumatic event in the workplace, is…

Giving Your Children Financial Security

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We all want to provide the best possible start to for our children and this usually involves some good financial planning. However, it also means protecting your family investments and savings from losses and unexpected costs. Even if you save and invest wisely, unexpected financial strain from the economy or form a loss of employment can quickly drain your money away. Life Insurance You should consider finding some good life insurance in order to protect your family from the loss of income if you, or your partner, pass away unexpectedly.…

What Style of Vacation Suits You?

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If you have some free time on your hands and are looking to get out of your comfy furnished apartment, take a vacation! The big question is – what kind of vacation will you take? For those who need help deciding which vacation will work best for them, here are some vacation styles that might suit you: Nature Excursion For those who love natural beauty and enjoy the outdoors, a nature excursion vacation is a great place to start. These vacations typically involve lots of physical activity and time outdoors, so prepare…

Last Minute Father’s Day Planning

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Father’s Day is often overlooked, but it’s an important holiday and a good opportunity to make someone aware of how much you appreciate them, which is always something we can do more. Even if you haven’t planned far in advance, you can still make this Father’s Day one to remember by thinking it through carefully. Many people get stuck thinking about all the potential options and have no idea how to plan, but you can follow just a few simple steps. 1) What makes your dad happy? Personal preference will…

The Rise of the Pound Shop

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If there’s one thing for sure in retail, customers love to have things made easy for them. If you can streamline and simplify a process, it’s normally more profitable to do so. Pound shops take this to the extreme – a single price for every item in the shop. Most of these items would cost much more elsewhere, so how do they do it, and why are we suddenly surrounded on all sides by these discount-focused retailers? The question of how is an interesting one, as you may know if…