For over a year now, many of our “workplaces” have turned into a handful of scheduled online interactions. We often lose out on the small moments of appreciation, like a simple “thank you so much!” while bumping into a colleague in the lunchroom who has helped you with a project, … [Read more...] about The case for kindness: How and why we should be more kind at work
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Study: People may have become kinder during the pandemic
Earlier last year, we shared the story of Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old veteran whose efforts to raise millions for the UK's National Health Service made headlines around the world. While Moore’s feat to raise over £33 million was incredible by itself, the Captain’s gesture of … [Read more...] about Study: People may have become kinder during the pandemic
Chicago couple uses wedding deposits to feed their community
The pandemic has brought weddings to a screeching halt. When Chicago couple Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis canceled their big bash, they decided to use the catering and venue deposits to do some good in their community. The couple asked their caterer to take the $5,000 deposit … [Read more...] about Chicago couple uses wedding deposits to feed their community
This restaurant owner in Colorado fed her town through the pandemic
Kyleena Falzone's restaurants in Crested Butte, Colorado generated $6 million in revenue last year, but when the pandemic hit and the tourism cash flow dried up, she had no choice but to close her doors. Rather than dwelling on the loss of her business, Falzone rolled up her … [Read more...] about This restaurant owner in Colorado fed her town through the pandemic
Here’s humanity at its best during these trying times of a global pandemic
As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, people are coming up with heartwarming ways to help each other. One woman in the UK, for instance, has come up with a simple way for neighbors to help each other by creating a digital postcard that people can … [Read more...] about Here’s humanity at its best during these trying times of a global pandemic