We understand our environment based on how we interact with it

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When we navigate a new area with a map, for example, we start looking at objects in relation to one another.

But if we are exploring a route without a map, we tend to think more about the space in terms of its relation to ourselves.

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10 easy ways to make a big impact

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Leadership & Impact How even the smallest of of gestures can make the world a better place Posted by: Team Tony "... the wealthiest 10% of Americans only account for 25% of all charitable giving ..." Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Mother Teresa all left an irrevocable mark on humanity.

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Donate Supplies

Donating supplies to a classroom or school, you impact some of the most vulnerable in your community – children. A few supplies can help them live up to their potential.

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Feed Someone

For many, hunger is still an issue they contend with, and you can help with that.

Contact local churches, homeless shelters or soup kitchens to find out what their food needs are and help. You can also reach out to other community groups in your area to see what’s there.

Become a Mentor

Mentoring allows you to hone your skills, develop talent in your trade and create a lasting legacy. It also lets you help people who may not get resources and support to develop themselves.

If you’d like to work with people in your industry, look for professional organizations or opportunities through your employer.

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Everything You Need to Consider When Hiring Family Members

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The ins and outs of working with relatives Posted by: Team Tony Many small businesses tout themselves as "family-owned." This description can often be synonymous with nepotism , or the act of hiring close friends and family members, and can have a negative connotation.

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Hiring Family Members

The act of hiring close friends and family members and can be beneficial or detrimental to the business, depending on various factors.

Benefits: The employer knows...

Things Can Go Wrong

If family members are treated in a previleged manner, or with partiality, it could backfire and toxify the organizational culture. If a family member has to be disciplined or fired, as it can hurt the personal relationship, so one has to draw a line in the beginning before they are hired.

If a clear demarcation of the two roles of a family member and an employee is resisted, it's a sign they are not a good hire.

Before A Family Member Is Hired

Make sure you ask the right questions, taking into account their passion and skill-sets and its alignment with your company's mission and values.
See if they are a good 'personality fit' in your organization and its existing culture, having the required soft skills.
Check if there is any conflict of interest or if the job vacancy ignores qualified candidates in favour of a family member.
Make sure you hold the hired family member accountable and set the right standards and expectations.

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