Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 10, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from August 3rd AHD Bulletin –
- Hauser: Client relationships with veterinary team critical to positive practice experiences. Link.
- Less is more – Patrick Malone. Link.
- Work-life balance is the wrong goal. Link.
Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
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Forget Black Friday: The holiday shopping season starts now
Source: AXIOS, August 14, 2023. Link. The fight for consumer dollars is on. Inflation is part of the rationale for an earlier start to help consumers stretch out purchases. Important? Yes, as over 60 percent of consumer households own pets.
Y’all means all: Adopting more inclusive pronouns
Source: Word Genius, December 16, 2022. Link. The increasing popularity of “y’all” can be attributed to a variety of factors, including its use in mainstream media, as well as the fact that “y’all” is a preferable gender-neutral alternative to “you guys.” The pronoun was recognized by Dictionary.com in the summer of 2021, “Y’all now communicates an informal tone more than a regional identity, and one that has become popular among younger demographics for its inclusivity.”
Top 10 dog beaches in the United States
Source: The Discoverer. Link. For those still hoping to take a few vacation days, consider one of these beaches and include your dog.
How much you need to earn to be in the top 1% in every U.S. state
Source: CNBC, July 18, 2023. Link. Ranked from highest to lowest, Connecticut, Massachusetts and California top the list while New Mexico, Mississippi and West Virginia occupy the bottom rankings.
How to turn off work thoughts during your free time
Source: TED, November 2019. Link. Video (12:20) Guy Winch shares three simple techniques aimed at helping you truly relax and recharge after work and stop worrying about tomorrow’s tasks or stewing over office tensions.