In this last edition for the year 2024, I wanted to capture a few key national and global events that got etched into our collective consciousness. I suspect we all have such events – a few events that affected everyone, while other events cling more to individual minds based on our own unique experiences tempered by geographic, economic, racial, gender, and religious perspectives...
For this December edition, I was going to reflect on Zakat as the next item in the series on “charitable giving”, but I will defer it until January, in time for the month of Ramadhan which starts in March. Given the December editorial and the global turmoil in public corruptions and corporate greed, I wanted to share few verses from the Qur’an for all of us to reflect on...
The food service industry is a significant contributor to the global economy, employing millions worldwide. Within this sector, companies like McDonald's and Starbucks play important roles, not only because of their large market share but also in setting industry standards for employment practices. The food service industry also faces ongoing scrutiny regarding wage practices and the quality of food being served. This issue will explore the financial and employment practices of McDonald's and Starbucks, two large public companies in this sector, to assess their approaches to employee compensation and benefits...
Trauma can sometimes be passed down from one generation to the next, a phenomenon called intergenerational trauma. This has been studied in various communities who have experienced major traumatic events, and it’s linked to issues like anxiety, depression, difficulty forming strong parent-child relationships, hypervigilance, and substance abuse...
Gen Z is rewriting the rules of work. Unlike previous generations who largely conformed to traditional office structures and career paths, Gen Z is approaching the workforce with a new set of expectations, rooted in flexibility, creativity, and work-life balance. As the youngest generation in the workforce, we’re already making a significant impact, challenging the status quo of the 9-to-5 and shaping what the future of work will look like...
All of us at MyLLife are pleased to introduce one of our MyLLife Scholars 2024 Cohort members, Kate Karstens!...
All of us at MyLLife are pleased to introduce one of our Student Volunteers, Ehsan Yaqoobi!...
