Category Archives: News

Am I wrong in expecting a thank-you note after a job interview?

Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but it really bugs me when applicants don’t send a thank-you note after an interview. There are candidates that I really like who I would consider hiring, but I don’t even want to invite them back for a second interview when they don’t send a thank-you note. Is that time-honored courtesy dead?… Read More: Am I wrong in expecting a thank-you note after a… »

Depression, anxiety, loneliness are peaking in college students

A survey by a Boston University researcher of nearly 33,000 college students across the country reveals the prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels, a sign of the mounting stress factors due to the coronavirus pandemic, political unrest, and systemic racism and inequality. “Half of students… Read More: Depression, anxiety, loneliness are peaking in college students »

Top kitchen trends that’ll stand out from all the rest this year

If 2020 (and perhaps even the start of 2021) taught us anything, it’s that the kitchen isn’t only used for cooking and eating, but also working from home, socialising with your housemates and even homeschooling. As this year gets underway, we’re starting to feel more reasons to rejoice and think about the changes we want… Read More: Top kitchen trends that’ll stand out from all the rest… »

Transparency watchdog criticizes STAT’s non-disclosure on pro-Pharma op-ed

Should publications that post op-ed pieces tell us more about who wrote the op-ed and what their potential biases and conflicts of interest might be? I’m in the camp that answers a resounding YES. Till Bruckner is, too. He writes for Transparify, an organization that rates “the financial transparency of major think tanks.” He is… Read More: Transparency watchdog criticizes STAT’s non-disclosure on pro-Pharma op-ed »