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What Creates Happy Employees? Start With the Work
Key takeaways Employee happiness is shaped by the everyday experience of work. When work supports people through life’s challenges rather than adding to the strain, it can become a source of stability. Well-being and high performance don’t have to compete. Clear priorities, effective processes, autonomy, strong relationships, and opportunities to grow can support both.
Evolution of terrestrial anatomy revealed by a derived stem tetrapod
Abstract Tetrapods (limbed vertebrates) include lissamphibians and amniotes, and now comprise half of all vertebrate species, with particular importance on land. Limbs first appeared in stem tetrapods by the Late Devonian, 365 million years ago1,2,3,4,5. However, many taxa either have limbs with fin-like functional anatomy or have secondarily lost them, raising questions about the ecological context and early evolution of the tetrapod limb6.
How ECommerce Brands Scale Faster With Dedicated IT Teams And Green Tech
Image source Perhaps no other industry shifts as fast as eCommerce. One day, you may barely have any orders, and the next, they land faster than you can process them. And while growth certainly sounds more than exciting, for many, it also comes with a lot of stress. Systems break, pages slow down, and instead of seeing a steady influx of orders, you see frustrated customers leave. This is why scaling isn’t just about marketing or a good product.
How To Do A YouTube Competitor Analysis Step By Step
The idea for your business’s next viral moment might be hiding in plain sight—or likely someone else’s trending Short. When it comes to YouTube specifically, watching other creators’ videos and reviewing competitor statistics can help you chart your own unique course. Competitor insights can supercharge your YouTube marketing strategy. Here’s how to conduct a YouTube competitor analysis and why it matters. What is YouTube competitor analysis?
Canadian Provinces and Cities Launch New Campaigns to Continue to Drive Tourism
Newfoundland’s exquisite coastline is one of the many reasons travellers fall in love with Canada’s easternmost province. (Erik McLean/Unsplash) Several provinces have launched new tourism campaigns. The campaigns highlight the unique cultural events and experiences in the varied regions of Canada. Many provinces saw growth in domestic travel last summer: Canadians’ travel accounted for $44.4 billion of the $59 billion generated between May and August.
DVD Sales Continue to Decline Year-on-Year – But Will It Ever Cease? - DVDfever.co.uk
DVD Sales Continue to Decline Year-on-Year – But Will It Ever Cease? Are we surprised that DVD sales are continuing to decline year-on-year? Absolutely not. How many of you even have a DVD player in your home? And no, your PlayStation or Xbox doesn’t count. Most laptops don’t even come with a DVD drive anymore. And now, with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV+, and literally so many more that we’ll stop listing now, how do DVDs stand a chance?
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) recently reaffirmed its commitment to boosting tourism in the province and stimulating economic and employment growth by bringing key recommendations to leaders during Tourism Day at Queen’s Park. TIAO is a leading series of advocacy meetings that bring together department officials from each of the parties and Members of the Provincial Parliament. Key speakers pointed out the current state of the tourism industry.
What makes London such a fertile tech scene?
For a long time, London has been at the centre of the digital revolution. For startups and established companies alike, it is a fertile tech scene, ripe for innovation and progression. But why is this the case, and when did London become such a technological powerhouse? In the Beginning… For starters, London has always been a hub for new technologies and talent.
Lost Mansfield schools of the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, including Cumberlands School
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Leicestershire housebuilder helps football team kick off the new season in style
A Leicestershire housebuilder is supporting youngsters in sport by sponsoring a local girls’ football team. Redrow East Midlands, which is currently building new homes at Chantry Mews, in New Lubbesthorpe, has boosted the Epworth Forest Football Club Under 9 Lionesses team this season by providing them with a brand-new kit.
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A housebuilder in the East Midlands has relaunched its popular community fund for the fifth year running to support deserving local groups. Redrow East Midlands, which is currently building at seven developments across the region, including The Nook, in Etwall, Derbyshire and Newton Garden Village in Nottinghamshire, created the community fund to support as many local groups, organisations and individuals as possible, and is now welcoming applications.
Horn of Africa faces biggest ever famine threat
Minister for Africa Vicky Ford insists the UK is still taking a leadership role in the humanitarian effort in East Africa despite claims this is no longer the case. The Horn of Africa is facing its biggest ever threat of famine as the rain has failed for the past four seasons – the longest the region has gone without rainfall for 40 years. In Somalia alone 40 per cent of the population is suffering acute levels of hunger, but Ford is adamant British authorities are doing what they can to help.
Exclusive: Personal trainer Charlotte Tooth on working out while pregnant
29 November 2021 We speak to TRX personal trainer, Charlotte Tooth Personal trainer at TRX, Charlotte Tooth, started out as a professional dancer before trying her hand at being a Barre master but is now certified to do pre- and post-natal workouts to expectant or new mums.
Exclusive: Jeanette Kwakye discusses London Sport's Active London conference, diversity and more
18 October 2021 Jeanette Kwakye at the Sport Industry Awards in London, September 2021 / Picture Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment/PA Images Sports broadcaster and former Team GB sprinter, Jeanette Kwakye, was the host of the annual London Sport's Active London virtual conference which ran from September 21-22 to discuss the future of sport and fitness in capital which hopes to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Exclusive: Natalie Simmonds discusses being an instructor for smart fitness mirror VAHA
1 October 2021 Natalie Simmonds speaks to Female First Professional dancer turned personal trainer and now an instructor for the smart fitness mirror VAHA - Natalie Simmonds - has revealed her tips to get body confident this autumn. September can sometimes feel like a time to start afresh as the summer comes to an end and we all start to get back into a routine again and for some that might mean prioritising health and fitness.
Exclusive: Racing driver Abbie Eaton on race superstitions, her career and more
20 September 2021 Racing driver Abbie Eaton talks to Female First / Picture Credit: Dom Fraiser Women in motorsport used to be a rare occurrence as it used to be considered a male dominated industry – but not anymore. Abbie Eaton, two-time British Champion Racing Driver and test driver on The Grand Tour, was interested in motor racing at a very young age and moved her childhood dream job of being a vet to the side when she started racing.
Exclusive: Professional skateboarder Stefani Nurding on the sport's gender divide and more!
15 September 2021 Skateboarder Stefani Nurding speaks to Female First Following Olympian Sky Brown’s success in Tokyo this year as she became the youngest ever Olympic Team GB medallist by bagging bronze in skateboarding online searches for lessons in the sport have gone up 150% with more women than ever wanting to try their hand at it.
Emma Raducanu's stunning US Open victory and why she'll be a name we'll be hearing for some time
14 September 2021 Emma Raducanu at the 2021 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala red carpet / Picture Credit: Anthony Behar/SIPA USA/PA Images Wimbledon is viewed by many as an ultimate test in the tennis world, a prestigious competition where plenty of tennis greats have succeeded. But for Emma Raducanu Wimbledon was just a warmup. Raducanu is the name on everyone’s lips at the moment and with very good reason.
Exclusive: Dr Andrea Furst on why jigsaws are just as important for athletes as physical strength
by Daniel Falconer | 13 September 2021 Dr Andrea Furst, Sport and Performance Psychologist, speaks to Female First Olympians and the British public have a lot of differences when it comes to physical ability however there is one similarity when it comes to mental focus – jigsaws. Over lockdown Gibsons saw an all-time record for sales of its jigsaws with it rising 59% as Brits looked to desperately fight boredom.
Exclusive: Orla Chennaoui discusses her passion for cycling, covering the Olympics and more
6 August 2021 A pregnant Orla Chennaoui at the Team GB Ball, September 2018 / Picture Credit: Yui Mok/PA Archive/PA Images After swapping London for Amsterdam, presenter and journalist Orla Chennaoui thought it was going through one of the most stressful periods of her life, but it instead meant she was able to live her dream – present cycling coverage for Eurosport.
Exclusive: Sharon Latham discusses new exhibition, being Noel Gallagher's photographer and more
27 July 2021 Picture Credit: Sharon Latham Many people dream of being able to work alongside the football team they’ve supported since birth or go on tour with a world-renowned singer-songwriter– photographer Sharon Latham has done both. Manchester-born Latham hasn’t been without a camera in her hand since she was eight years old, and she hasn’t looked back since, especially given the iconic footballing moments and rock and roll legends she’s managed to capture.
Exclusive: Greg Rusedski discusses OPPO's Courting the Colour campaign and his impressive career
12 July 2021 [L-R] Tennis Legend, Greg Rusedski; fashion consultant, Caroline Issa; Commercial & Media Director The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Mick Desmond; Managing Director of OPPO UK, Kevin Cho, and broadcaster, Andrew Cotter are pictured at the launch of a new campaign “Courting the Colour” from OPPO, Wimbledon’s official smartphone partner British-Canadian tennis legend, Greg Rusedski, is one of the few people who can watch aspiring tennis greats on centre court at Wimbledon and...
Nicola Stokes shares how running helped her symptoms of non-combat PTSD
18 June 2021 By Lucy Roberts Nicola Stokes used to work in the RAF doing some office-based work and in the technical stores – she even went over to Afghanistan on a tour, but since leaving the military Stokes has struggled and she was diagnosed with non-combat PTSD. Nicola Stokes Finding it hard to hold down a job or even get a job due to her RAF background and having a difficult time adjusting to civilian life meant that Stokes was really suffering until she discovered running.
Ballet dancer Rhea Sheedy shares the best breathing exercises for anxiety
17 June 2021 By Lucy Roberts Founder of Ballet Fusion, an adult ballet training programme, and former student at the Royal Academy of Dance Rhea Sheedy has put together a series of breathing exercises to help people who suffer with anxiety.
Exclusive: Jeanette Kwakye discusses her incredible career, from sprinting to broadcasting
8 June 2021 Retired British sprinter and sports broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye speaks to Female First Athlete turned journalist, Jeanette Kwakye, is the face of boxing on Channel Five – the first black woman to present boxing on terrestrial TV, but she isn’t shouting about it from the rooftops. This isn’t because she isn’t proud of her achievements, but the 2008 Olympic finalist wants to be recognised by her merits, not by what she looks like.
Rebel Wilson's personal trainer Jono Castano discusses his new fitness programme
3 June 2021 By Lucy Roberts Personal trainer to the stars, Jono Castano, is launching a fitness programme next week so that people from all over the world can experience his workouts and get fit.
Exclusive: Helen Ward on helping stamp out online abuse as part of BT's Hope United squad
28 May 2021 Helen Ward is a part of BT's Hope United campaign Online hate and abuse has increasingly been put under the spotlight recently, especially in the world of football, with clubs and players alike taking part in social media boycotts like the three day blackout at the end of April.
Suzi Perry discusses BT Sport's Innovate 21 competition
6 May 2021 by Lucy Roberts Presenter and MotoGP enthusiast Suzi Perry is a master at everything she tries her hand at – sports reporter, model, radio DJ, documentary creator and now part of the judging panel for BT Sport’s Innovate 21 which launches today. Suzi Perry Innovate 21 is a competition held by BT Sport which gives entrepreneurs and start ups the opportunity to present a new idea, technology or service which will enhance BT’s sport broadcast experience.
Exclusive interview with endurance runner Susie Chan
4 May 2021 By Lucy Roberts For endurance runner Susie Chan being able to see and have clear vision is a must – having to deal with glasses or poor contact lenses while on a 50-mile run isn’t an option.
Exclusive interview with This Girl Can's Charlotte Lynch
21 April 2021 By Lucy Roberts Team sports took a big hit during lockdown, with matches being called off left, right and centre and group training cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Charlotte Lynch This experience was no different for This Girl Can’s Charlotte Lynch who plays for the London Super 5 League, a 5-a-side football league for women and non-binary people.
Exclusive interview with head coach Arj Thiruchelvam
10 April 2021 By Lucy Roberts Millions of people in the UK are currently waiting to have an operation and that number has only grown since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Head coach Arj Thiruchelvam It was estimated in February 2021 that by April as many as 10 million patients would be waiting to have surgery, which has left people unsure of how to stay active and prepare their body in the best way they possibly can.
Everything you need to know about professional golfer Georgia Hall
14 January 2021 By Lucy Roberts Georgia Hall Credit: PA Images Georgia Kelly Hall MBE is a professional golfer from England. Born on 12 April 1996 in Bournemouth, she has been playing golf professionally since 2014. So far Hall has won one major championship, finishing top of the leader board at the Women’s British Open in 2018 at Royal Lytham. She currently plays on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour.
Governor should make principled decision and stop Stephen West's execution
OPINION Lucy Roberts, Molly Roberts, Mary Rose Roberts and Francis Sophia Roberts , Guest columnists Published 4:00 a.m. CT Aug. 10, 2019 Great-great-granddaughters of governor behind ratification of 19th Amendment urge Bill Lee to follow his example of doing the right thing. Story Highlights Lucy Roberts, Molly Roberts, Mary Rose Roberts and Francis Sophia Roberts are the great-great-granddaughters of Tennessee Gov. Albert Houston Roberts. Dear Gov.
Latest Holiday News and Videos from Thomas Cook
All too often we assume that when booking a family holiday, you have to sacrifice the life of luxury that you maybe grew accustomed to ‘BK’ (before kids). But that really isn’t the case. If you love nothing more than lavish hotels and first-class facilities, but you want somewhere that your little ones will love and be entertained too, then I have some incredible options for you. Read on to… Read Article »
What is Truth? An inquiry about truth and lying in dementia care - Dementia UK
The Mental Health Foundation report, What is Truth? An inquiry about Truth and Lying in Dementia Care examines and questions the different realities and beliefs a person with dementia may experience and when ‘non-truths’ may be justified to support their wellbeing and those of their families. ‘Truth-telling’ remains hugely important in terms of good communications.
MasterChef finalists host dinner in aid of Dementia UK - Dementia UK
A fabulous evening was hosted on Monday night [14th November] at celebrity chef Adam Handling’s new restaurant, The Frog E1 in Shoreditch, in aid of Dementia UK. Andi Walker, one of the 2015 MasterChef The Professionals finalists, gathered together 11 of the 2015 contestants to create a mouthwatering five-course taster menu. Andi Walker was inspired to organise this fantastic event as a tribute to his grandmother, Nanny Pickles, who sadly has dementia.
Challenges and flaws with NHS continuing healthcare - Dementia UK
The Continuing Healthcare Alliance, which Dementia UK is part of, has produced a new report, released today, highlighting the key challenges and flaws with the current NHS continuing healthcare system (NHS CHC), and how these could be tackled. NHS CHC is free healthcare provided outside of hospital by the NHS, with the aim of enabling people to go on living as well as possible with appropriate support. Every individual who applies is likely to have significant health and social care needs.
New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales - Dementia UK
New figures released today by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, is the leading cause of death for England and Wales. Of the 529,655 deaths registered during 2015, dementia accounted for 61,686 (11.6%). This is in part because people are living longer but also because of improved detection and diagnosis. Most people have multiple conditions and dementia can significantly impact on a person’s ability to cope.
Remember a Charity Week - Dick's story - Dementia UK
This week is Remember a Charity Week, a campaign that raises awareness of the significance of legacy giving – leaving a donation to charity in your will. Dick has decided to support families living with dementia in his will, and explains his reasons for choosing this unique way of donating. Dick’s wife had Breast cancer in 2002 followed by severe heart failure in 2006. It was after this, that she started to show signs of memory loss.
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