Starting from November 25, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and concluding on December 10, on Human Rights Day, this campaign calls on governments, activists, and individuals to unite and push for lasting change. In support of this civil society initiative the UN Secretary-General back in 2008 launched the campaign … Read more
In remarks to the Conference, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), said that what is being discussed is not merely the risk of people dying because of superbug infections, “they are dying now – 1.3 million people every year.” Arriving in the Saudi Arabian seaside city of Jeddah after … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, the United States top health agency. Below are comments from scientists, public health experts and market analysts: Dr Krishanthi Subramaniam, Lecturer At The Institute … Read more
A Christie’s employee poses with The Aga Khan Emerald during a press preview in Geneva, on November 7, 2024. — AFP A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly $9 million dollars at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the world’s most expensive green stone. Sold by Christie’s, the Cartier … Read more
Undated handout picture of a Bavarian Nordic research team member holding a test tube obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2024. Vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic expects the incoming Trump administration to boost biodefence funding despite the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, as health secretary, the company’s CEO said on Friday. Shares … Read more
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Picture your dream kitchen. Is it a neutrals-laden, airy space? An eclectic hodgepodge of color? Or a more moody, tonal … Read more
Customer satisfaction goals are a critical determinant of business success or failure. These goals are instrumental in enhancing the customer satisfaction score — a pivotal indicator that reflects a customer’s loyalty, level of satisfaction, and overall quality of customer experience. A Zendesk survey reveals a stark reality: more than 50% of customers are willing to … Read more
“I think you should have looked around. You would have gotten a better deal” If you are a salesperson nothing is scarier than these words spoken to your customer by their spouse, colleagues or boss. Buyer’s remorse is part and parcel of nearly every sale. Common triggers include a customer realizing that the purchase was … Read more
The year is in the last quarter, and the holidays are upon us. Activities and gatherings are being planned, which brings the usual stress, exhaustion, excitement, and fun. For many of us, it brings a fresh escalation of loneliness. The ache of loneliness is not unfamiliar to most of us. We live in a culture … Read more
Among the pledges, nine countries pledged to ban corporal punishment – an issue that affects three out of every five children regularly in their homes. “Despite being highly preventable, violence remains a horrific day to day reality for millions of children around the world – leaving scars that span generations,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World … Read more