The top ten most dangerous jobs according to US Labour Statistics
They demand courage and agility. Logging Workers and Fishermen at the top Many jobs are done from a desk and do not require physical dexterity. But others expose workers to hazards necessary to carry out the task. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Civilian occupations with high risk that demands a level of courage […]
FTC bans all new non-compete clauses: What does it mean
Non-competes have traditionally restricted workers from taking jobs with a competitor or starting a competing business. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to prohibit non-compete agreements, targeting contracts that restrict employees from leaving for another job with a different employer. The commission’s members voted 3-2 to enact this broad measure, initially proposed in […]
What are the ‘unhappiest jobs’ in the world according to Harvard
According to an 85-year-old study from Harvard University, the unhappiest jobs are most often the loneliest ones, where employees are bereft of working with a team. Since 1938, a Harvard team has interviewed more than 700 participants from all over the world and quizzed them about their work lives. Robert Waldinger (MD) a professor of […]
Are allergies an excuse to miss work?
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance. Many feel like they have the flu. According to Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander — or a food that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people. Your […]
Impostor syndrome: when you feel like a fraud
Have you ever felt like you are not enough? You can suffer from this syndrome, which affects students, celebrities and workers. The impostor syndrome is a psychological disorder that mistakenly makes us feel unworthy of the successes we achieve, the positions we hold, or what we accomplish academically. According to the National Autonomous University of […]
How many hours are worked in each country? The answer will surprise you
According to statistics from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mexico and Colombia are the countries where the most hours are worked, while Germany is where the least hours are worked. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which compiles work statistics worldwide, shows that the most developed countries work the fewest […]
The Pareto Law for success in your business
Also known as the 80/20 rule, it’s a principle formulated by the Italian philosopher and engineer Vilfredo Federico Pareto that will aid you in productivity. The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, describes a phenomenon that states that roughly 80% of results come from 20% of actions. Formulated by the Italian philosopher and […]
Microsoft offers all these free AI courses for businesses
It is aimed at those who manage companies, SMEs, or workgroups, allowing them to grasp basic concepts and achieve the application of artificial intelligence in complex processes. Artificial intelligence is becoming a valuable tool for business managers or team leaders: if you are in charge, you must understand the technology that some members of your […]