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The Gig Economy: Pros and Cons for Workers and Employers

The move towards short-term contracts, freelance work, and independent contractors has accelerated in recent years. This paradigm shift has both…

10 months ago

Researchers have found new evidence that remission from type 2 diabetes is possible

It’s currently estimated that 415 million people have diabetes globally - around 1 in 11 of the total population. Approximately…

10 months ago

The Case for Paid Parental Leave: Why It’s Essential for Families and the Economy

Parental leave is one of the best ways to support new parents. However, it's not always available. For example, in…

12 months ago

How to claim a share of Meta’s privacy lawsuit settlement

Now that Meta has finally agreed to settle an ongoing privacy lawsuit over the misuse of its users’ data, Facebook…

1 year ago

The pros and cons of buying a property at auction

Purchasing a property at auction is growing in popularity and there’s a wider choice on offer.  With a speedy home-buying…

1 year ago

Amazon announces its latest strategy to protect customers from counterfeit items

Amazon has announced details of its latest efforts to reduce the number of counterfeit goods on its website and has…

1 year ago

UN report finds an increase in maternal deaths globally

A recent report from the United Nations has found that in almost every region of the world, the number of…

1 year ago

How to cope with the extra pollen as allergy seasons get longer

The latest data from the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma physicians practice shows that the pollen count reached the “extremely high”…

1 year ago

Eli Lily announces plans to cut the price of insulin by 70%

Eli Lily recently announced price cuts for some of the most commonly used types of insulin. The company says there…

1 year ago

United Airlines announces a new policy to help families with young children

At the moment, anyone travelling with United Airlines has to pay extra to book seats together. However, the airline has…

1 year ago