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We need to protect this generation from the grip of the virtual world
Adolescence is a stage in life which requires the individual to make a number of choices. The internet and social media are adding new pressures that did not exist until a few years…
Addressing food waste
A report published by a group of American researchers stated that by 2030, the level of food waste will have reached more than two billion tons of food per year. Food…
How are we raising our children?
It seems that each generation thinks that the younger generation is mollycoddled and lacking manners and values. What is happening to the current generation? I do not wish to generalise…
Innovation for a better future
Innovation involves the actual implementation of new ideas or technology to add value in a way that is fundamentally different than has been done in the past. In the ongoing effort to overcome the…
How much better life would be if we eliminated discrimination
Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer discrimination at their workplace. This goes against a basic human right and has wide social and economic consequences. Discrimination exists in every country and…
The situation of teachers and administrators in state schools needs attention
The general condition of some schools, especially state schools, is worrisome and the authorities need to pull up their sleeves and address it before it reaches crisis proportions. An educator…
Being right is not always as important as being happy with the people around us
We all have beliefs, values and ideas that are fundamental to us and on which we cannot imagine compromising. We believe that, without a doubt, these beliefs and values are sound and…
Future skills: learning to learn through technology
If we give importance to lifelong learning, we will not only have digital catalysts and entrepreneurs for the job market, but also workers who are active and well versed in the use of…
The balance between workers and unions
In democratic countries there exists the process of social dialogue among the Government, employers and workers. Many are under the impression that unions are only for workers but employers also have unions that…
Do you want to strengthen your mental health this year?
The start of the new year is a time for reflection on our past and planning for the future. Before you decide to stop smoking or go on a diet, why not consider…