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3 Hearing Loss Types: Effects and Common Treatments

March 1, 2021 

Table of Contents Three hearing loss typesSensorineural hearing lossConductive hearing lossMixed hearing lossEffects of hearing lossGradual and sudden hearing loss treatments Disabling hearing loss affects 5% of the world’s population — 466 million people, more than the population of the U.S. — and the World Health Organization (WHO) expects that figure to nearly double by 2050. Hearing loss types differ according to their causes. The three hearing loss types are sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. The effects of hearing loss go beyond difficulty with hearing, affecting everything from how people interact to financial demands […]

Soil Conservation Guide: Importance and Practices

February 26, 2021 

Soils in all climates, including Arctic ecosystems, are essential to the global carbon cycle. The BBC reports that the thawing of permafrost — a type of soil in the Arctic that holds an estimated 1.5 trillion tons of carbon (more than Earth’s atmosphere and forests combined) — is releasing both carbon and poisons, such as toxins and diseases, into the atmosphere. As this Arctic soil continues to thaw, it further accelerates climate change, creating a harmful cycle that will impact future populations. What is soil conservation? Soil provides the nutrients essential for plant growth, animal life, and millions of microorganisms. […]

How to Maintain a Healthy Workplace Post-COVID-19

February 25, 2021 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on businesses and workplaces, forcing many to close or operate remotely. Yelp reported that over 65,000 U.S. businesses listed on its site were marked temporarily closed in August 2020. By October, after many states and cities lifted stay-at-home orders, Gallup reported that 66% of businesses that went remote had all or some of their employees return to on-site work. As more businesses begin to reopen their offices, they must have new protocols and strategies in place to promote a healthy workplace and protect the safety of their employees. As PwC found in a 2021 survey, fewer […]

The Role of Political Psychology in Diplomacy

February 23, 2021 

Fundamentally, psychology is focused on better understanding the human mind and human behavior. Political psychology seeks to apply the same principle to the world of politics, examining the interplay between how people think, feel, and act — and the impact that has on how they approach political considerations. Through political psychology, individuals can gain deeper insight into different political ideologies, personalities, and policies — both for the public and political figures. What is political psychology? While political science typically focuses on institutions and systems of governance, political psychology is more interested in understanding individual motivations and behaviors. Much of the […]

What Is Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Harmony?

February 17, 2021 

As people feel the impact on daily life during a global pandemic, maintaining work-life balance and harmony is more important than ever. A 2020 Harris Poll found that stress related to the economy and work has increased significantly since 2019, with 70% of respondents saying that work was a significant stressor in their lives. This may be especially true for adults who started telecommuting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as studies have shown that employees who telecommute work an average of three hours more per week than on-site workers. Students who started attending school online may also be struggling to […]

Career and Industry Outlooks: A Black Perspective

February 15, 2021 

Being Black in America comes with unique pressures and challenges. Being Black in corporate America can be even harder, as workplace cultures and policies may create inequitable work environments for Black professionals. This is reflected in the number of Black professionals in leadership roles: Recent data suggests that African Americans hold just 3.2% of senior leadership roles at U.S.-based companies and corporations, despite accounting for 10% of U.S. college graduates. Skilled technology professionals are in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment in computer and information technology occupations will grow by 11% between 2019 and 2029. […]

Importance of Entrepreneurship: Types, Benefits, and Styles

February 12, 2021 

Economies are powered by innovation. Much of that innovation derives from forward-thinking individuals who possess the drive, skills, and background to turn a business vision into reality. The importance of entrepreneurs extends beyond the effect those individuals have on their own companies, however. They impact their broader communities, and, in some cases, even the world. Entrepreneurs have played a pivotal role in the growth of the U.S. economy since the 19th century. They spur industry transformations, create entirely new markets, and help to build resilient communities. Investopedia describes four ways entrepreneurs benefit society: The companies that entrepreneurs found tend to […]

Empowering Women in Higher Education Leadership

February 9, 2021 

Though men still hold the majority of executive leadership positions in higher education, women represent more than half of administrators overall, according to a study from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Women in higher education leadership bring unique skills to bear on their approach to leading — skills honed by navigating the competing demands of their gender and their occupation. Women in Higher Education: Stats and Trends The number of women in higher education leadership is on the rise, but that is a relatively recent development. In the not-so-distant past, women couldn’t attend most colleges and universities […]

Importance of Diversity in Leadership

February 4, 2021 

Now more than ever, companies are taking a good hard look at their leadership teams and evaluating them on a different criterion. It’s no longer simply a matter of being educated or experienced. The evolution of the marketplace dictates a corresponding evolution in corporate leadership, which has executives asking themselves, “Is our company diverse enough?” More specifically, they want to know if they have enough diversity in leadership roles. Not all managers are created equal, but the great ones always have those key qualities that make them effective leaders. They are highly proficient communicators, critical thinkers, adept at decision-making and […]

Virtual Leadership Styles for Remote Businesses

February 4, 2021 

By 2025, 36.2 million Americans will work remotely, according to a report on the future workforce by Upwork. Remote work is nothing new, and trends indicate continued growth for remote workers and increased demand for virtual leadership skills. Gallup reports that remote workdays for U.S. workers have doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.A total of 45% of U.S. jobs can possibly be virtual, according to a report on the COVID-19 labor market from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts say remote work, also known as telecommuting, will continue even after the pandemic restrictions are lifted and employees are able to return to the office. Gartner reports that […]