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Unhappy employees cost American businesses more than $300 billion in wasted productivity, turnover, and sick days each year. And while many people feel like the winter season causes the biggest productivity slump, the summer months can also make for plenty of distractions and disengagement. So don't leave your employees to stare longingly out the window at the perfect weather waiting for their shift to end so they can go out and enjoy it. There are a number of quick and easy steps you can take as a dutiful employer to improve both productivity and engagement during the summer season. Here are just a few ideas to try this summer to boost engagement and overall company culture. Arrange a Competitive (But Friendly) Sports Night Many organizations have team-based friendly sports competiti...

People go into marriages intending to be with their significant other forever. But that’s not always how things work out. Sometimes marriages fail, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost for every couple. There are some major warning signs that your love might be fizzling out, and here's how to know what they are and what you can do about it. You're Fighting Dirty (Or Bottling it Up) The occasional spat is to be expected. But Brides says refusing to fight or fighting unfairly is a sign of trouble. The magazine says couples who simply sweep their issues under the rug aren’t doing anything positive for their relationship. If you’re feeling unsafe or uncomfortable discussing hard issues with your partner, you might only have a superficial connection. It’s healthy to disagree about different...

Over 36 million kids play organized sports each year in the United States. The majority of these kids enjoy playing for a few years, building long-lasting friendships and having plenty of fun along the way. A select few, however, will have the opportunity to play their favorite sports at the highest level. Though shaved bats shouldn't be used if it's colder than 65 degrees outside, NCAA ballplayers don't need too much help at the plate -- they can certainly contribute and plan on doing so on the biggest stage. The 2018 College World Series is officially underway and it's another excellent tournament showcasing some of the best ball players in the country. Florida, the state with one of the best baseball programs around, continues to show that they belong on the world's biggest stage w...

Retail sales of frozen yogurt and non-dairy ice cream have dropped 10% over the last two years. Though the industry still sold $299 million worth of product in 2016, there seems to be a need for some innovation when it comes to producing, distributing, and selling frozen yogurt. Leave it to one of the most prolific golfers to lead this delicious and niche charge. According to the New York Post, beloved (at times) golfer Phil Mickelson is now investing in a futurities frozen yogurt chain that utilizes self-checkout screens and robots. Yes, you read that right, Phil Mickelson is investing in frozen yogurt robots. What a wonderful world this is. Reis and Irvy’s "froyo meets robo" premise uses robot-engineered vending machines to serve up to seven flavors of frozen yogurt, ...

The 2018 World Cup is officially underway as Russia handled Saudi Arabia 5 to 0 in the first match of the tournament. Russia is this year's host and there are currently 12 stadiums across the country that will be holding matches throughout the Cup. According to Dezeen, from June 14 until July 15, 32 national teams will compete throughout Russia for the coveted World Cup trophy. The 12 Russian stadiums are located in 11 different cities and feature some historic venues as well as innovative new ones. Some of the stadiums underwent major changes like air conditioning equipment replacement, which can result in significant energy savings if the units are more than 15 years old. Here is an in-depth look at some of the Russian stadiums that are hosting the matches: Luzhniki Sta...