La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía mundial. Muchos países experimentaron fuertes caídas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados y las restricciones a los viajes. Aunque las vacunas han permitido la reapertura de muchas economías, los efectos a largo plazo de la pandemia en sectores como el turismo y los viajes aún no están claros.
The document discusses recruitment, which is defined as the process of attracting suitable candidates for open positions. It outlines the relationship between organizations and the labor market, and details the typical steps in recruitment including internal investigation of needs and external research of available candidates. Common recruitment techniques are described such as using internal promotions, external candidates, colleges and other companies. Recruitment sources like employment agencies, job fairs, and professional networks are also summarized. The document notes that new recruitment trends involve establishing relationships through interactive online tools and social media.
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía mundial. Muchos países experimentaron fuertes caídas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados y las restricciones a los viajes. Aunque las vacunas han permitido la reapertura de muchas economías, los efectos a largo plazo de la pandemia en sectores como el turismo y los viajes aún no están claros.
The document discusses recruitment, which is defined as the process of attracting suitable candidates for open positions. It outlines the relationship between organizations and the labor market, and details the typical steps in recruitment including internal investigation of needs and external research of available candidates. Common recruitment techniques are described such as using internal promotions, external candidates, colleges and other companies. Recruitment sources like employment agencies, job fairs, and professional networks are also summarized. The document notes that new recruitment trends involve establishing relationships through interactive online tools and social media.
The document is a story told through a series of images without words. It shows a forest, house, door, stairs, passageway, dark window, cupboard, box, and mouse. The images depict a narrative of exploring an unfamiliar, possibly creepy setting and discovering a mouse at the end.
The Euro Social Network project aims to:
1) Promote the public/private management of health, social, and education services in Florence to other European countries.
2) Exchange best practices on social services (residences, home care, child care) between Tuscany and partners in Sweden, Spain, and Bulgaria.
3) Develop a shared social enterprise model to be promoted through international cooperative associations.
The project involves research, exchange visits, worker mobility, and training to share Florence's social cooperative experience with transnational partners.
The home, church, and age-specific settings each play an important role in faith formation when integrated well. The whole church provides knowledge of the faith and community life. Families teach moral formation and prayer. Age-specific settings focus on liturgical education and missionary initiation. When these three settings work together, they create the best opportunity for faith growth.
This document provides examples of Radio Times spreads and discusses how to design a spread to promote a documentary. It suggests including behind-the-scenes details and pictures to inform readers and attract an audience. The example spreads use text, photos, and sections to introduce subjects and showcase programs in an engaging way. The document advises introducing the presenter and documentary topic and using descriptive language to interest readers in the film.
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Bots and fraudulent traffic are a growing problem in digital advertising that threatens the integrity of the industry. Speakers at the webinar discussed how bots and botnets operate, how fraud occurs, and techniques used by fraudsters to generate fake impressions and clicks. They also outlined various methods for detecting fraudulent traffic, including behavioral analysis of cookies, activity patterns, and technical signals. Publishers were encouraged to proactively prevent fraud using third-party verification of traffic sources and viewability. Industry groups are working on standards and best practices to address issues around viewability, measurement, and improving traffic quality.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted in response to major corporate accounting scandals to increase corporate accountability and protect investors. It established new regulatory standards for public company boards, management, and accounting firms regarding issues like auditor independence, corporate governance, and financial disclosure. The Act created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to oversee auditing of public companies and established new criminal penalties for fraudulent behavior and retaliation against whistleblowers. Supporters believe it has helped restore confidence in financial markets, while critics argue it has increased regulatory burdens on companies.
This document summarizes the benefits of having a doula present during childbirth. It discusses how doulas provide emotional and physical support during labor and delivery. Research shows that having a doula reduces c-section rates by 50% and can reduce c-section rates by 80% for induced births. Doula support also improves the birth experience for mothers, increases breastfeeding rates, and reduces the need for pain medication during delivery. In conclusion, doula support leads to more satisfying birth experiences and better health outcomes for both mothers and babies.
This document discusses how social media and online tools can be used to easily create, share, and discuss user-generated content to engage audiences, entertain them, and inform them about campaigns. It provides examples of tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and websites that non-profits can use to research audiences, present information, and spread their messages to large numbers of people in Hong Kong. The document encourages thinking about how to get people's attention online and then explores some of these tools in more detail.
Discover the power of Rotary Internatioanl in this presentation given by Pablo Ruiz Amo RPIC for Spain and Portgual on how to harness the use of social media to enhance public image awareness!
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of 201 professional services firms about their innovation practices. It reports that more innovative firms, as self-rated, introduced over 5 new services in the last year on average, compared to less innovative firms which introduced under 3. The top benefits of services innovation reported by more innovative firms were unique services, increased referral business, and increased revenue. More innovative firms were also more effective across a range of innovation activities compared to less innovative firms.
Revision of the state aid broadband guidelinesgaalnorb
The document summarizes discussions from a meeting on revising state aid guidelines for broadband networks in the EU. Key points include:
1) The guidelines aim to balance supporting digital agenda targets with efficient spending and competition;
2) Main changes focus on enabling ultra-fast networks, rebalancing rural/urban investment requirements, and increasing transparency;
3) Revisions aim to channel subsidies to passive infrastructure to boost competition and attract new investors.
The document compares the social, political, and economic status of women in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, discussing differences in their social roles, political representation and laws, participation in the workforce, and standards of living. It also briefly outlines views on birth control, pre-marital sex, and women's integration in other Middle Eastern countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt.
The document summarizes the work of the non-profit organization "Progetto Accoglienza" located in northern Florence, Italy. It has been providing reception and integration services to refugee families since 1992, including housing, healthcare, education, job assistance, and psychological support. The organization operates several facilities such as "Villaggio La Brocchi" which provides workshops and cultural activities to help refugees build community and skills.
The document summarizes the system of services for non-self sufficient elderly people in the area of Florence, Italy. It describes the demographic context of aging population in the region. Non-self sufficient individuals are defined as those who have lost independence. The system aims to improve care services and promote independent living. Services are funded through regional and municipal sources and require co-payments based on income. Eligibility is determined through needs assessments. Services include home care, day centers, caregiver support, and residential facilities.
The document is a story told through a series of images without words. It shows a forest, house, door, stairs, passageway, dark window, cupboard, box, and mouse. The images depict a narrative of exploring an unfamiliar, possibly creepy setting and discovering a mouse at the end.
The Euro Social Network project aims to:
1) Promote the public/private management of health, social, and education services in Florence to other European countries.
2) Exchange best practices on social services (residences, home care, child care) between Tuscany and partners in Sweden, Spain, and Bulgaria.
3) Develop a shared social enterprise model to be promoted through international cooperative associations.
The project involves research, exchange visits, worker mobility, and training to share Florence's social cooperative experience with transnational partners.
The home, church, and age-specific settings each play an important role in faith formation when integrated well. The whole church provides knowledge of the faith and community life. Families teach moral formation and prayer. Age-specific settings focus on liturgical education and missionary initiation. When these three settings work together, they create the best opportunity for faith growth.
This document provides examples of Radio Times spreads and discusses how to design a spread to promote a documentary. It suggests including behind-the-scenes details and pictures to inform readers and attract an audience. The example spreads use text, photos, and sections to introduce subjects and showcase programs in an engaging way. The document advises introducing the presenter and documentary topic and using descriptive language to interest readers in the film.
Iab bots how to_find_them_webinar_2014_03_27IABmembership
Bots and fraudulent traffic are a growing problem in digital advertising that threatens the integrity of the industry. Speakers at the webinar discussed how bots and botnets operate, how fraud occurs, and techniques used by fraudsters to generate fake impressions and clicks. They also outlined various methods for detecting fraudulent traffic, including behavioral analysis of cookies, activity patterns, and technical signals. Publishers were encouraged to proactively prevent fraud using third-party verification of traffic sources and viewability. Industry groups are working on standards and best practices to address issues around viewability, measurement, and improving traffic quality.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted in response to major corporate accounting scandals to increase corporate accountability and protect investors. It established new regulatory standards for public company boards, management, and accounting firms regarding issues like auditor independence, corporate governance, and financial disclosure. The Act created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to oversee auditing of public companies and established new criminal penalties for fraudulent behavior and retaliation against whistleblowers. Supporters believe it has helped restore confidence in financial markets, while critics argue it has increased regulatory burdens on companies.
This document summarizes the benefits of having a doula present during childbirth. It discusses how doulas provide emotional and physical support during labor and delivery. Research shows that having a doula reduces c-section rates by 50% and can reduce c-section rates by 80% for induced births. Doula support also improves the birth experience for mothers, increases breastfeeding rates, and reduces the need for pain medication during delivery. In conclusion, doula support leads to more satisfying birth experiences and better health outcomes for both mothers and babies.
This document discusses how social media and online tools can be used to easily create, share, and discuss user-generated content to engage audiences, entertain them, and inform them about campaigns. It provides examples of tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and websites that non-profits can use to research audiences, present information, and spread their messages to large numbers of people in Hong Kong. The document encourages thinking about how to get people's attention online and then explores some of these tools in more detail.
Discover the power of Rotary Internatioanl in this presentation given by Pablo Ruiz Amo RPIC for Spain and Portgual on how to harness the use of social media to enhance public image awareness!
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of 201 professional services firms about their innovation practices. It reports that more innovative firms, as self-rated, introduced over 5 new services in the last year on average, compared to less innovative firms which introduced under 3. The top benefits of services innovation reported by more innovative firms were unique services, increased referral business, and increased revenue. More innovative firms were also more effective across a range of innovation activities compared to less innovative firms.
Revision of the state aid broadband guidelinesgaalnorb
The document summarizes discussions from a meeting on revising state aid guidelines for broadband networks in the EU. Key points include:
1) The guidelines aim to balance supporting digital agenda targets with efficient spending and competition;
2) Main changes focus on enabling ultra-fast networks, rebalancing rural/urban investment requirements, and increasing transparency;
3) Revisions aim to channel subsidies to passive infrastructure to boost competition and attract new investors.
The document compares the social, political, and economic status of women in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, discussing differences in their social roles, political representation and laws, participation in the workforce, and standards of living. It also briefly outlines views on birth control, pre-marital sex, and women's integration in other Middle Eastern countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt.
The document summarizes the work of the non-profit organization "Progetto Accoglienza" located in northern Florence, Italy. It has been providing reception and integration services to refugee families since 1992, including housing, healthcare, education, job assistance, and psychological support. The organization operates several facilities such as "Villaggio La Brocchi" which provides workshops and cultural activities to help refugees build community and skills.
The document summarizes the system of services for non-self sufficient elderly people in the area of Florence, Italy. It describes the demographic context of aging population in the region. Non-self sufficient individuals are defined as those who have lost independence. The system aims to improve care services and promote independent living. Services are funded through regional and municipal sources and require co-payments based on income. Eligibility is determined through needs assessments. Services include home care, day centers, caregiver support, and residential facilities.
The document discusses a project called "Back on Track" which aims to encourage young adults who have dropped out of school to resume their studies or find employment using an open-air museum and cultural heritage. The project partners with various local organizations and is funded by the European Social Fund. It works by having participants get inspired by culture, try different occupations at the museum, visit schools, and receive support to improve self-esteem and identify life goals. An evaluation found the project to be successful and that these types of initiatives can benefit society. There is discussion of continuing the project permanently and expanding it to other museums.
The document discusses the functions and tasks of the Provincial Administration of Florence, Italy. It oversees 44 municipalities and coordinates planning and development. It manages services like vocational training and employment. It receives funding from national and EU sources to provide training to different groups like unemployed adults, employed adults seeking skills upgrades, at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and those in poverty or prisons. Training includes qualifications, specializations, and short courses to improve skills and job opportunities.
The cooperative L'Inchiostro offers various educational and recreational services for children and teenagers in the Valdarno Fiorentino area, including school support, summer camps, and afterschool programs. One program, called La coop-erta di Linus, provides afterschool activities from Monday to Friday aimed at school support, socialization, and positive use of free time for children ages 7-13. A typical day includes study support, group activities, free time, games, and role-playing to support social and life skills development. The cooperative works with families and social services to help children facing difficulties and promote social inclusion.
Jamtli Museum is a child and family museum located in Jämtland, Sweden that consists of Historyland, an open-air museum, and interactive exhibits. The museum uses role playing guides to immerse visitors in authentic historical settings from different eras through their senses. In addition to experiencing history firsthand, visitors can participate in activities like an open pre-school, network meetings, and a play park to learn through play.
The document summarizes Italy's integrated social services system. It describes how responsibilities for health, assistance, and social policy are divided between the national, regional, and local levels according to the country's constitution. The system aims to provide universal social services through cooperation between public and private organizations at the local level, coordinated by regional social plans. Key goals include defining minimum assistance standards, accrediting third sector organizations, and promoting education for social workers.
The document describes the Integration Service organization in a municipality. It has 10 employees including a manager, caseworkers, assistants, coordinators, an administrator, and receptionist. Their responsibilities include coordinating refugee integration work, providing initial housing and financial assistance, Swedish classes, and helping refugees become self-sufficient within 24 months through employment or education. They provide open intake sessions on Mondays to help newly arrived refugees practically and guide them through the process from reception to establishment over two years.
Östersund is the capital of Jämtland County in central Sweden. It has approximately 59,300 inhabitants and is known as the "winter city" due to its emphasis on winter sports. Some key facts about Östersund include:
- It has a long history of military presence but now focuses on being an educational and administrative center after the military downsized. Many old military buildings have been converted to university, housing, and offices.
- Winter sports are a major part of the local economy and identity, with world-class skiing and biathlon venues. Events like the Alpine World Championships in 2007 and IBU Biathlon World Championships in 2008 were held there.
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The document introduces Jamtli, a regional museum in Östersund, Sweden. Jamtli operates not only as a traditional museum that collects, preserves, and exhibits cultural heritage, but also serves broader social functions. It aims to be entertaining and promote social inclusion. Jamtli has received several awards for its work and seeks to be a model for European museums in regional development through networking, exhibitions, and collaboration on projects.
The EURO SOCIAL Network project aims to:
1) Promote the public/private management of health, social, and education services in Florence to other European countries.
2) Exchange best practices on social services (e.g. residences, home care, child care) between Tuscany and partners in Sweden, Spain, and Bulgaria.
3) Develop a shared social enterprise model to be promoted through international cooperative associations.
The project involves research, exchange visits, worker mobility, and training to share experiences on social policies and the third sector across Europe.
The Euro Social Network project was approved by the Region of Tuscany to enhance transnational cooperation on managing health, social, and education services. The project aims to transfer good practices from Florence, Italy in private management of services like elderly homes and childcare to partners in Sweden, Spain, and Bulgaria. Activities include research on social enterprise regulations, study visits between partners, worker exchanges, and training experiences to share models of social enterprise development across Europe.
The cooperative Giovani Valdarno provides public health, educational, and training services. It founded a project called "Argento vivo e dintorni" to support elderly residents of Montevarchi. The project offers social activities twice a week at a community center to reduce social isolation and encourage socialization. Activities include exercise, games, films, and dances. It aims to connect elderly people to social services and create a support network through partnerships with volunteer organizations.
The document discusses a housing model for non-EU workers implemented by the Municipality of Calenzano, Italy. It hosted 40 non-EU citizens in 12 flats, costing a total of €1.9 million, with various government funding sources. Residents pay reduced rent of around €7/sqm per month. While the housing intervention itself is financially self-sustaining, local municipalities struggle under the pressure of providing social services to immigrants, which account for 25-40% of users but only 6% of the population. A long-term stabilization model is advocated to improve immigrants' lives and reduce costs to municipalities over time.
Back on Track (BoT) is a program that aims to support and encourage young people outside the labor market to pursue further studies, employment, or other meaningful occupations. It does this by improving social skills and strengthening self-image and self-confidence through a three-step action plan of introduction, follow-up, and closure. "Talks" are held when an individual is ready for the next step. Recurring features and the culture and history of BoT are discussed. Difficulties include motivating participants and themselves, while rewards include seeing participants enjoy BoT and the difference it makes. Results showed that of 21 participants aged 18-24, over 70% of ex-participants had positive outcomes.
The document summarizes a Navigatorcentrum project in Östersund, Sweden that aims to help youth ages 16-25 who are not in education or employment. The project creates an accessible center for cooperation, coaching, and providing a path to jobs, education, or other planned activities. Over the course of the project, 660 youth participated, 70% of whom obtained jobs, education, or otherwise strengthened their position. The project has been successful due to cooperation between multiple authorities and treats youth with humor, objectivity, and commitment.
The Community Health Partnership of north-west Florence is a public consortium between 8 municipalities and the local health unit that was created in 2004 to better integrate social and health services. It aims to improve access to services for disadvantaged groups like immigrants. By joining resources, it reduces costs while increasing opportunities. Examples of joint projects address issues like social exclusion, disability, and services for minors. The partnership allows for more complex projects involving private entities to meet area needs. However, volunteering and the third sector also play an important role in meeting demand due to insufficient public services alone.