• Hand Earth Globe
    Travel

    How to Combine Volunteerism with Travel

    Being socially conscious is pretty cool these days. Consumers want to patronize companies that behave responsibly and produce environmentally sustainable products with well-paid workers. Travelers want to minimize their impact on the places they visit. It sometimes seems like everyone wants to feel like they’re making a positive difference, no matter the activity.

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    Health Literacy

    Tips to Find a Perfect Job in the Medical Field

    As the growing population continues to age, the world needs an increasing number of healthcare providers. This is good news for people looking to find a job in the medical field. With a large number of openings across the country, how do you find the perfect job? How to strengthen your application so you get noticed by these positions? Here are tips for finding a perfect job in the medical field!

  • Country Landscape
    Travel

    Eco-Vacations for Socially Conscious Adventurers

    From the carbon footprint of air travel to the problems of increased pollution in common tourist destinations, taking a vacation can have a dramatic, and sometimes negative, impact on the environment. But does it have to? The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” In other words, you are responsible for creating a positive impact on the communities you visit and leaving a place better than how you found it. If you’re on board with these principles of sustainable travel, consider taking an eco-vacation if you haven’t had the chance. Ecotourism supports local conservation efforts…

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    Management

    Boosting Office Morale through Volunteer Work

    Everyone knows that taking a little extra time out of the week to volunteer at the nearby animal shelter, group home, hospital, or even with family members, can be one of the most satisfying and personally rewarding things. Less does everyone know, however, that it can also improve a person’s daily working life, including attitude, motivation, and even overall productivity! Regular volunteer work does more than positively affect individuals, though — it’s thought to boost overall office morale when employees are doing the work together as a team. Whether during regular work hours or outside of them, it’s said that when a group of people work together toward a common…