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College Student Wellness Guide for Remote Learners

March 2, 2021 

The typical college life portrayed in movies and on TV became anything but in 2020. Whether living on campus or attending classes remotely, college students faced new challenges as federal, state, and local authorities reacted to health threats due to the spread of COVID-19. Going off to college has always been a time for traditional students to revel in their independence and discover who they are. These are a college student’s most social years, where they make contacts in their field and friends that can last a lifetime. Staying healthy — both mentally and physically — during the pandemic has presented […]

Improving Community Safety Through Social Work

March 1, 2021 

Social work jobs are experiencing faster-than-average growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS projects the employment of social workers to increase 13% between 2019 and 2029. Social workers are everywhere — protecting families, assisting in schools, helping people struggling with health conditions, advocating for the marginalized and underrepresented, and building safer communities. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Social Work program. Social workers are key to healthy communities The National Association of Social Workers calls social work a “helping profession” that’s focused on the well-being of others. Social workers […]

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 […]

Risk Management Techniques and Tips for HR Professionals

February 17, 2021 

Human resources (HR) departments used to focus solely on hiring, training, and managing employees. Today, however, human resource management has evolved to encompass risks posed by technology, social media, the gig economy, and other factors. HR professionals now need to have a comprehensive risk management strategy to help prevent, monitor, and mitigate risk. To learn more, check out the infographic below, created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program. An Introduction to Risk Management HR teams engage in recruiting, conflict resolution, and other activities that introduce potential risks, such as abuse, property damage, and personal injury. […]

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. […]

What Perseverance Means to Me

February 15, 2021 

By Lexy Vreeland Well, we made it to 2021. I think if we learned anything in this last year it’s perseverance. Life has a way of testing us. Just when things seem to hard or impossible, we find a way to overcome and grow. To me perseverance is the ability keep moving forward, even when times get tough. I believe personal growth occurs during tough times and times of adversity. The path to my goals has not always been easy, but I persevered. Goal setting becomes very important during times of hardship — it’s the cliché “light at the end of […]