The 10-lecture series concluded with self-report questionnaires assessing mental health dimensions before and after the course to measure impact. The Science of Happiness garnered significant interest, but I was still apprehensive given my limited expertise in the field and heightened sensitivity surrounding recent campus tragic events.
What were the students’ expectations regarding mental health discussions… and might I inadvertently trigger adverse reactions? Drawing on established academic hypotheses and PPIs, I searched for underlying mechanisms. Two years prior, I had an epiphany, and I believe the answer lies in altering our self-focus from egocentric to allocentric or “other-focused.” Stepping out of ourselves is challenging, “as our conscious awareness is inherently first-person,” “or egocentric.”.. making it difficult to imagine alternative perspectives.
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Fostering employee wellbeing and improving productivity at Microsoft with Microsoft Viva Insights – Inside Track…
Employee expectations and priorities have shifted in the new hybrid workplace. In Microsoft’s September 2022 Work Trend Index Pulse Report—a study of 20,000 people in 11 countries—48 percent of those surveyed reported that they feel burned out at work. Prior data from Microsoft’s March 2022 Work Trend Index—a study of 31,000 people in 31 countries—revealed that 53 percent of the participants prioritize health and wellbeing over work more than they did 3 years ago.
A positive culture along with personal wellbeing and mental health are among the top aspects of work that employees view as “very important” for an employer to provide. Many elements of hybrid workplace culture contribute to the success of an organization, including:
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SkyWater Technology Inc (SKYT) Reports Mixed Q1 2024 Results, Misses Earnings Expectations
Revenue: Reported $79.6 million, up 20% year-over-year, slightly below estimates of $80.00 million.
Net Loss: Increased to $5.7 million from $4.3 million in Q1 2023, falling short of the estimated net loss of $2.20 million.
Adjusted EBITDA: Declined to $4.9 million from $8.1 million in Q1 2023, reflecting a decrease in operational efficiency.
Advanced Technology Services Revenue: Increased by 28% year-over-year to $61.2 million, highlighting growth in specialized services.
Wafer Services Revenue: Decreased by 44% to $10.0 million compared to the same period last year, showing volatility in this segment.
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PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Q1 2024 Earnings: Mixed Results Against Analyst Expectations
Revenue: Reached $7.7 billion in Q1 2024, up 9% year-over-year, surpassing estimates of $7.512 billion.
Net Income: Reported at $888 million, a 12% increase from the previous year, falling short of the estimated $1,285.89 million.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): GAAP EPS was $0.83, up 18% year-over-year, while non-GAAP EPS increased to $1.08, below the estimated $1.22.
OperatingIncome: Grew by 17% to $1,168 million, with operating margin expanding by 98 basis points to 15.2%.
Free Cash Flow: Significantly increased by 76% to $1,763 million, indicating strong cash generation capabilities.
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