Transition from stay-at-home mom to full-time job mom
Returning to the workforce can be challenging for stay-at-home moms. One study found that parents who take time off to care for their families were about half as likely to get called in for an interview as people who were unemployed for other reasons. But there are some ways to make the transition back to work seamless.
New year, new workplace: How jobs will evolve in 2023
Itโs the new year and you can expect a new type of workplace in 2023. Experts say we will continue to see a people-centric approach, where companies will invest more in their people. But with that said, employers will want to see their employees take more ownership and be more engaged.
Helpers High: The benefits of gift-giving
Shoppers are expected to spend more than $1,000 on gift-giving this holiday season. Although things may be a little pricier because of inflation this holiday, the payoff may not actually be in the gifts you receive, but in the health benefits of giving those gifts.
Is heating your house burning a hole in your wallet? 5 ways to lower your utility bill
Itโs cold outside, but inflation is burning up utility bills. Heating bills this winter might reach a 10-year high. Experts from the National Energy Assistance Directorsโ Association say your utility bill may increase by as much as 17%.
Black Friday 2022: Strategies to score the best deals before Nov. 25
Nov. 25 is Black Friday. It is by far the biggest day for shopping in stores all year long. But with inflation continuing to affect food, gas and housing, many may wonder whatโs the best way to take advantage of Black Friday bargains.
5 yoga tips to try for better balance
Falls arenโt just the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older but also in almost all age groups. An estimated 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of unintentional death, after road traffic injuries. A range of interventions exists to prevent falls, and one of them is yoga.
Earn that raise: Top tips to get promoted
The average American worker has 12 jobs throughout their lifetime with an average tenure of about 4.1 years with a single employer. Thatโs why itโs no surprise that 65% of American workers are actively searching for a new full-time job right now. But maybe you should be considering moving up in the office instead of out of it. Ivanhoe asks the question: What do you have to do to get that promotion?
Having โThe Talkโ: When Should Aging Parents Stop Driving?
According to statistics from the national highway traffic safety administration, there are more than 30 million senior drivers in the U.S. Many adult children worry about their aging parentโs safety and the safety of others. But talking to a parent about driving can be emotional.
Whoโs at risk for long COVID?
You survived your COVID infection, but just when you believe your symptoms are subsiding, they never quite go away. The condition is called long COVID and patients that have it experience lingering symptoms even after the initial COVID infection has cleared. Now new research is providing some clues into who may be most at risk of getting long COVID.
Choosing A Financial Advisor: Five Mistakes to Avoid
A 2020 northwestern mutual study found that 71% of Americans admit their financial planning needs improvement. Yet only 29% of them work with a financial advisor. While these experts can help you make the most of your investments, you have to be careful to pick the right one.
Competibility: Finding your purrr-fect match
Itโs that time of year when love is in the air. Can you remember back to what drew you to your special someone? Was it their energy? Their smile? Or their adorable face? Did you find each other in person, or did you swipe right to virtually meet your match?
The Great Resignation: When to Stay and When to Go
After more than a year of the uncertainty involving COVID-19, people are feeling restless, not to get back into the office, but to leave their jobs entirely. A whopping 55% of Americans say they will look for a new job this year. But before you quit, there are ways to re-assess your current job to make it work for you, or to make sure you donโt burn bridges on your way out.
Misleading Food Labels: Donโt Believe Everything You Read
Consumers are more health-conscious than ever before, so some food manufacturers are pulling out all the tricks to convince people to buy highly processed and unhealthy foods. Class action litigation against food and beverage companies hit a record high last year, as consumer advocates fight back against food labels that try to take advantage of consumers. What you read on the package may not be whatโs inside.
Doctors explain why you shouldnโt postpone serious medical procedures during COVID-19 surge
But patients and hundreds of U.S. hospitals have put elective surgeries on hold because of COVID-19. Researchers predict the number of hip replacements to double and the number of knee replacements to increase at least five-fold in the next decade.
Prison poets: Writings help inmates escape fear, loneliness
MIAMI, FLA. (Ivanhoe Newswire)โ There are more than 231,000 women locked up in the United States. Fifty-eight percent of previously incarcerated women are rearrested, 38% are reconvicted, and 30% are returned to prison in the three years following their release.
This is the year! How to make your resolutions stick
Got your list? Checked it twice? Weโre not talking about gifts, weโre talking about your list of new yearโs resolutions. Fifty percent of people vow to do more exercise, and that resolution is followed by losing weight, saving money, improving your diet and pursuing a career ambition. But a study by Scranton University found that only 8 percent of people keep their new yearโs resolutions.
Santa Paws: Pet Gift-Giving Doโs and Donโts
Dogs can make you healthier, happier, and even keep you safe. Two out of every three American homes have a pet. That number significantly increased during the pandemic. And now that Christmas is around the corner, there may be another rush to add a fluffy or fido to the family. But there are a few things you should think about before gifting a pet this season.