Author: TECH

We often hear the saying, “Old habits die hard.” And it’s true. Changing the way we live, think, and spend our time isn’t always easy. Even when we know certain habits aren’t helping us, breaking free from familiar routines can feel like an uphill battle. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to change your entire life overnight to make meaningful progress. Sometimes, the smallest adjustments can lead to the biggest transformations over time. Think about it. Drinking more water, getting a few extra minutes of exercise, planning your day, or spending less time on your phone might seem…

Key person insurance is a life insurance policy a business buys on a founder, owner or critical employee. The company owns the policy, pays the premiums and receives the payout if that person dies, so it has cash to cover lost revenue, repay debt, hire a replacement or buy out an owner’s shares. For most startups, it is the cheapest way to make sure the company survives the loss of the person it’s built around. Here’s the line I keep coming back to: if your company dies when you do, you don’t have a company yet. You have a job…

Cory’s shearwater by Hobbyfotowiki (CC0 license) Each autumn, during the last five nights in October, there is a blackout on Corvo island—but it’s not by accident. On the small island in the Portuguese Azores, more than 400 residents are protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable birds, while setting an example for the region. Last week, the public lighting on Corvo was completely turned off at 9:00pm, until 4:00am, for five nights during a critical period for young seabirds. At this time of year, birds like Cory’s Shearwater are leaving the nest and heading out to sea. To avoid predators,…

SINGAPORE – Inclusive employment for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups took centre stage at the Istana open house, which was held on Nov 1 ahead of Deepavali.It was the first time the open house – usually focused on live performances and family-friendly activities – had showcased such efforts.At the event, visitors learnt more about the communities in need of help, as well as the employment barriers faced by such job seekers.Also present were President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi who interacted with community organisations and inclusive employers who had set up booths there.These included social enterprise…

November 2, 2026SEOUL – Some 70.1 percent of South Koreans had problems with their mental health in the past year, a survey conducted by the state-affiliated National Center for Mental Health showed Sunday.The biennial report showed that while the annual figure decreased compared to 73.6 percent in 2024, the percentage of those who suffered at least five separate mental issues has substantially increased in the last decade, to 30.8 percent from 18.5 percent in 2016.The nationwide survey was first conducted in 2016 to be used for policies related to national mental health policies. This year’s survey was carried out online…

Key person insurance is a life insurance policy a business buys on a founder, owner or critical employee. The company owns the policy, pays the premiums and receives the payout if that person dies, so it has cash to cover lost revenue, repay debt, hire a replacement or buy out an owner’s shares. For most startups, it is the cheapest way to make sure the company survives the loss of the person it’s built around. Here’s the line I keep coming back to: if your company dies when you do, you don’t have a company yet. You have a job…

Balancing work, education, family responsibilities and personal commitments can make it difficult to follow a healthy daily routine. Many people begin with strict schedules or ambitious fitness goals but struggle to maintain them when everyday responsibilities take priority. Building a healthier lifestyle does not necessarily require expensive gym memberships, specialised foods or complicated timetables. Small, realistic changes to sleeping patterns, food choices and daily activities can help people develop habits that fit their circumstances. Here are some practical ways to create a more balanced routine. Follow a consistent sleep schedule Sleep is an important part of physical and mental well-being.…

                                Dollars & Sense When evidence reveals a potentially harmful practice, leadership accountability depends on what happens next. The decisions organizations make after receiving a warning can matter as much as the warning itself.  A quarterly executive review reveals an unexpected pattern. Medical authorization delays have increased, injured-worker complaints are becoming more frequent and a particular claims-management process appears repeatedly in the affected files. The data does not establish misconduct or identify a single cause. It does provide enough information to warrant investigation. Leadership can…

Welcome to the Good News Roundup for November 2, 2026 Uber ride reunites Aussie rocker with former asylum seeker after 22 years A chance encounter has reunited a member of Australian rock band You Am I with a former asylum seeker more than 20 years after the band performed at the detention centre where he was held after arriving in Western Australia. Guitarist Davey Lane was travelling to a Brisbane gig this past week when his Uber driver, Jude, struck up a conversation and revealed he had been among the detainees watching the band’s performance in 2004. Jude married during…

Work-related Factors of Presenteeism: The Mediating Role of Mental and Physical HealthWork-related Factors of Presenteeism: The Mediating Role of Mental and Physical HealthRico PohlingPMID: 26322439■ Research ObjectiveThe objective was to clarify the impact of work-related factors (such as workplace environment and working conditions) on workers’ presenteeism (working while ill). In particular, it examined the mediating role that mental health (mental health and subjective well-being) and physical health (musculoskeletal symptoms, fatigue, etc.) play between work-related factors and presenteeism.■ MethodsSurvey Subjects and ProcedureA cross-sectional survey using questionnaires was conducted on workers belonging to various industries and companies within Germany. A total of…