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Do you want to know what happened during the INDEED Policy Forum held online on 27-28 June? 📃 The event report summarises the main takeaways and key points from the two-day event, read it below:

Tomorrow we will be celebrating May Day, which is considered "a holiday for the labour movement". We looked into the origins of this European tradition: In Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Germany and Latvia, May Day is a traditional and old holiday. In most other countries, the day has become a public holiday with the labour movement, which in the late 19th century chose it as its international holiday. In Finland, the old spring festival of Hela, or May Day, was celebrated around the time of May Day, when bonfires, or " hell lights", were lit in fields and other open places. Cattle were often let out to pasture for the first time and driven through fires to prevent illness. The tradition of bonfires among the Germanic peoples continues in Sweden, mainly in Svealand-area. In Finland, the burning of bonfires is nowadays quite rare and concentrated in Swedish-speaking areas of the country. Source: Wikipedia, so please be source-critical.

In Denmark, trust is not just a word, it's a way of life. But what does it mean? How does this look on an everyday basis? For starters—you have probably heard that we leave our sleeping babies in trolleys outside café and restaurants here. What's even more interesting—it’s common to find roadside food stalls where people leave fresh products with a jar for money, trusting others to pay for what they take.🍓🫐 But those are just simple examples. In reality, this deep-rooted trust extends to every aspect of Danish society, making it a place for a safe and stress-free life.❤️ Dive deeper into what trust means for the Danish way of life: https://hubs.ly/Q02HNQM70 📷Kim Wyon

The big question for 2025: how can we bring people together? ✍ The Culture Lab team at Bricolage has been diving headfirst into one of the most important cultural stories of our time: loneliness. 📰 In 2022, Ireland topped the European Quality of Life Survey for Loneliness. But it’s not just an Irish problem.. 🌍 This year saw US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy equate the 'Loneliness Epidemic' to tobacco use, with human connection as the only remedy. 🔍 We spoke to top minds in psychology, community, and cultural strategy and ran focus groups with people aged 20 to 70 across Ireland to get to the heart of loneliness. In the report, we explore how Ireland - historically known for its communal spirit - got here. We also explore how brands - through the simple act of bringing people together - can have a role in this space. 📨 Contact us at culturelab@bricolage.ie or comment below for the full report!

If you are attending the Specialty Coffee Association World of Coffee in Copenhagen next month, consider attending the "Public-Private Collaboration for Living Income in Coffee" panel and learn more about the work of the International Coffee Organization Coffee Public-Private Task Force and its members. Learn why the public-private partnership approach can help to drive progress in closing living income gaps in producing countries and how companies and other stakeholders can join these efforts. #CPPTF #LivingIncome #CoffeeTaskForce #CoffeeCollaboration https://lnkd.in/dyZ_M_su

Got 5 minutes to spare? Put it to good use by taking part in our latest Tourism Barometer Sentiment Survey and have your voice heard! The survey is open for just 1 week - Wednesday 2 October and closes on Wednesday 9 October. Your feedback is vital in shaping our advocacy initiatives. Thanks to your input in our last survey, we were able to determine that visitor expenditure in South Australia has continued to grow and visitor yields are increasing, however these outcomes are in part due to businesses having to increase prices to cover for increasing costs. This is your opportunity to make a difference. Your opinions are important to us, and we value your involvement. So grab a coffee and take 5-10 minutes to help us understand your challenges, and influence important policy and strategic decisions with your insights. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g9ZpCnN5 By taking the time to provide your thoughts, you have the chance to go in the draw to receive 2 x tickets to the unmissable TiCSA Christmas Party on December 5.

Ranked: World’s Best Countries to Live in for Quality of Life (2024 Report) Deciding where to live is crucial, and finding the best country to live in is essential. Our 2024 Human Progress Index (HPI) rankings thoroughly analyze factors such as quality of life, life expectancy, education, political stability, per capita income, and opportunities. A country gets a higher score on the Human Progress Index (HPI) when its […] The post Ranked: World’s Best Countries to Live in for Quality of Life (2024 Report) appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔: 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚, 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆! 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚: Hey Andrew, Happy International Men’s Day! How does it feel to be the star of the day? 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰: Thanks, Nayana! Honestly, I didn’t even realize it was today until now. 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚: Typical! Men’s Day gets as much attention as a budget approval meeting—necessary, but easily overlooked. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰: Hahaha,...That’s a pretty accurate comparison. 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚: Well, consider this your official recognition for being the backbone of both spreadsheets and terrible office coffee jokes. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰: Appreciated! Does this recognition come with fewer emails today? 😅 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚: Hmm, not sure I have that kind of power😀.But hey, at least you got a shoutout! 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰: Fair trade. Thanks again, I’ll take the win! Celebrating the unsung heroes of the workplace today—Happy International Men’s Day to all the Andrews out there! #InternationalMensDay #TeamSpirit #HappyMensDay

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🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of The Australian! 🎉 We’re excited to announce that The Australian has launched its 60th anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of excellence in #journalism. From tenacious #investigations to thought-provoking #commentary, The Australian has informed and inspired millions. We’re honoured to have the support of iconic Australian companies like Qantas, Harvey Norman, Hancock Prospecting, Commonwealth Bank, Ampol, and Woodside Energy for this milestone anniversary. Starting today, don’t miss our special editorial series, “Six Decades in Six Weeks”, and on July 13, look out for our glossy 104-page 60th Anniversary Collector’s Edition magazine. The Australian’s Editor-In-Chief Michelle Gunn, said: “Today, we reach more Australians than ever before, across more platforms than we ever thought possible in 1964. Our audience is invested, engaged and determined to help build a better Australia. Our subscribers play a critical role in our commitment to serve the country into the future.” The Australian’s Managing Director, John Lehmann, said: "We are thrilled to partner with some of Australia's most iconic brands, some of which have been with us since those early years and have helped to shape the nation." As The Australian marks its 60th anniversary, it has also been recognised as the leading #Australian publisher on The Trade Desk’s list of 100 premium publishers worldwide in their biannual Sellers and Publishers Report. The report highlights the key growth drivers of the open internet. Discover more and join The Australian's celebrations: https://lnkd.in/gpv_iPTf Download the Trade Desk’s report here: https://lnkd.in/eWMesczd #NewsCorpAustralia #PremiumPublisher #TAUS