Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Calculate the monthly attrition rate. Calculate the quarterly attrition rate. Calculate the annual attrition rate.

Answer: To calculate the attrition rate for any given month, you need to know the total number of employees at the beginning of the month. Then, you need to know the number of new employees added that month. Finally, determine the number of employees who left. The number of employees who left is the number of attritions. Plug the numbers into the following formula: Attrition Rate = Number of Attritions/Average Number of Employees *100. For example, suppose a telecommunications company had 150 employees as of April 1, 2015. During that month, 20 employees voluntarily left the company. Also, the company hired 25 new employees. First, calculate the average number of employees. The beginning number was 150. If 20 people left and 25 people were hired, then the ending number was 155. The average number of employees for that month can be calculated with the equation (150+155)/2=152.5{\displaystyle (150+155)/2=152.5}. Next calculate the monthly attrition rate. In this month, 20 people left, and the average number of employees was 152.5. The monthly attrition rate can be calculated with the equation (20/152.5)100=.1311100=13.11{\displaystyle (20/152.5)*100=.1311*100=13.11} The attrition rate for April, 2015 was 13.11 percent. Use the same formula. However, instead of one month of data, you will look at the data for one quarter, which is three months. Suppose the telecommunications company in the above example wants to calculate its attrition rate for the second quarter of the 2015. This would be April, May and June 2015. The beginning number of employees on April 1, 2015 was 150. Over the course of the quarter, 30 people left and 40 new employees were hired. Therefore, the ending number of employees on June 30, 2015 was 15030+40=160.{\displaystyle 150-30+40=160.} The average number of employees for the quarter was (150+160)/2=155{\displaystyle (150+160)/2=155}. The attrition for the second quarter of 2015 was (30/155)100=19.35{\displaystyle (30/155)*100=19.35}, or 19.35 percent. For this calculation, you need to know the total number of attritions for the year. Then, you need to calculate the weighted average of employees. Using the weighted average is more mathematically accurate since it smooths the effect of seasonal changes in the number of employees a company has throughout the year. Suppose the telecommunications company in the above example had a total of 62 attrition for the year. They typically hire 20 percent more employees for the last quarter of the year for their busy season. So, they have an average of 155 employees for the first three quarters, and an average of 186 employees for the last quarter. Knowing that there are four quarters in a year, you could calculate the weighted average with the formula ((155.75)+(186.25))=(116.25+46.5)=162.75{\displaystyle ((155*.75)+(186*.25))=(116.25+46.5)=162.75}. You could also use the number of weeks worked. There are 52 weeks in a year. In the first three quarters, there are 39 weeks, and in the last quarter there are 13 weeks. Use the formula ((15539)/52))+((18613)/52))=116.25+46.5=162.75{\displaystyle ((155*39)/52))+((186*13)/52))=116.25+46.5=162.75}. Finally, you could use the number of hours worked. In a year, there are 2080 work hours. In the first three quarters, there are 1,560 hours, and in the last quarter there are 520 hours. Use the formula ((1551,560)/2080))+((186520)/2080))=116.25+46.5=162.75{\displaystyle ((155*1,560)/2080))+((186*520)/2080))=116.25+46.5=162.75} The weighted average of employees for this company is 162.75. Calculate the annual attrition rate with the formula (62/162.75)100=38.09{\displaystyle (62/162.75)*100=38.09}, or 38.09 percent.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply argan oil to wrinkles to hydrate the skin and reduce wrinkles. Heal damaged skin with argan oil. Use argan oil to treat stretch marks.

Answer: The effects of aging can be reduced with regular use. Simply rub the oil into the area and you will see improvement over time. Rub argan oil into damaged skin periodically to reduce scarring. You must be sure the oil you use is pure. Applying argan oil generously to areas where you have stretch marks can dramatically improve their appearance.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Harvest the flower buds. Prep perennials to survive. Cut and share prime specimens. Save a good plant's seeds.

Answer: Watch out for upright flowering stems that are topped with flower buds. Most stalks will produce 3 to 5 buds. These will arrive in mid-to-late-summer. Remove the buds when the lowest scales (called bracts) on the bud begin to open. The bracts at the top of the bud will still be tight. Use a sharp knife to cut off the artichoke, leaving around 3 inches (7.6cm) of the stem. Wait for more buds. Put freshly cut buds in the fridge until you're ready to cook them. Plan to harvest another crop of smaller buds if the growing season allows it. If you're growing a perennial and hoping your plants will survive the winter, take steps to protect them. Cut the plant's leaves back after it's flowered and the season has concluded. Mulch heavily around and above the plant to keep the roots alive. Make sure the plants are covered by at least 6 inches (15cm) of mulch. Cover the mulch with 6 inches (15cm) of straw or leaves for added protection. Perennials can usually be expected to stay productive for about 4 years. If you have a plant that's especially hardy and returns year after year with quality buds, consider propagating it. The best way to propagate a perennial is to splice off 1 of the small offshoots as the plant first emerges in the spring. Establish the shoot as its own plant. Another way to propagate a particular plant is to collect its seeds. A long season, however, is necessary to allow seeds to ripen. If you live in a place with long summers, allow a large bud on your favorite plant to bloom, shrivel, and turn brown. Remove this dried flower and place it in a paper bag. Keep the bag indoors for 2 weeks, then shatter it and collect the seeds it disperses. Seeds regularly last for as long as 6 years if they're stored correctly.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to someone you trust. See a therapist. Don't do it all yourself. Get help with household tasks. Set aside time to rest. Eat well. Get exercise. Try to stay positive.

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There is no reason to keep your feelings secret. If you have postpartum depression, you should try to talk to someone who will listen to you without judgingyour spouse or partner, a trusted friend, a friend who is also a new mom, or a close family member. Tell this person how you are feeling and what your concerns are. The simple act of getting your feelings off your chest can be therapeutic. Studies have shown that many women with PPD benefit from therapy. A sympathetic therapist with experience treating postpartum depression can help you identify your feelings, avoid mood swings, and take steps to start feeling better. For women with mild or moderate PPD, finding a therapist may make it possible to avoid taking antidepressants or other medications. You can find a therapist who specializes in the treatment of PPD by asking your OB/GYN for a recommendation or by searching the internet. To find a specialist that is right for you, try searching on http://locator.apa.org/. At the bottom of the webpage linked here, you can enter your city name or zip code to find therapists near you. You can then search more specifically for therapists who specialize in the treatment of PPD by searching with the keywords depression and pregnancy/childbirth. You can also reach out through support groups listed here: http://www.postpartumprogress.com/ppd-support-groups-in-the-u-s-canada; they may be able to provide recommendations based on their own experiences. Seek out family members and your partner to help with the baby. Your baby is not solely your responsibility even if it feels like it is. Reach out to those around you; tell them that you are feeling depressed and overwhelmed and that you need their help! Get specific in what you need help with. It's fine for you to focus, in these first postpartum months, on taking care of yourself and caring for your baby. PPD can make you feel exhausted, emotional, and overwhelmed; it's absolutely okay to let others ease your burdens a bit. If you have a spouse or partner, this person should be helping you with household tasks and with baby care. In addition, you can ask friends, neighbors, and relatives for help. These people can: Bring frozen or prepared meals for you and your family. Take care of household chores like cleaning and doing the laundry. Run errands for you. Entertain and care for older children. Watch your baby for short periods so you can shower or nap. With all your new responsibilities, finding time to rest is easier said than done. It's easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of feedings, burpings, and diaper changes, especially if you have other responsibilities as well. That said, do your best not to neglect your own well-being. Make sure you get plenty of rest. There are a few tips to keep in mind that may help you get the rest you deserve and need. When your partner or family member is taking care of your baby, and you want to turn to another task instead of resting, ask yourself how important getting that job done is relative to your health. There will likely be times where you can put off tasks for later to get much needed rest. Learn to power nap. Try taking short naps in a dark room when you find yourself with a bit of downtime. Aim for 10 to 30 minutes, no longer. You may find yourself benefiting the most from naps in the afternoon. Relax your mind by playing a casual video game on your phone. Playing a mindless game can improve your mood and reduce stress. As long as you are cautious, you can do this while keeping an eye on your baby. Keep your phone and your baby in sight at the same time if you can't get alone time. A nutritious diet, complete with fruits, vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and whole grains will help you feel better. If you are breastfeeding, eating well becomes even more crucial as your nutrients pass through your breastmilk to your baby. Avoid beverages like soda, caffeinated drinks, and alcohol. All of these can aggravate postpartum depression by altering your mood in certain ways. For example, caffeine can make you anxious and alcohol is a depressant. As exhausted and overwhelmed as you may feel, physical activity can help with postpartum depression. This exercise does not have to be strenuousand, in fact, it shouldn't be strenuous during the first few weeks postpartum. To start, simply try to take a walk with your baby every day. Although trying to stay positive alone is unlikely to completely solve your PPD, it can help to alleviate its symptoms. Remind yourself that postpartum depression is temporary and that you will feel better soon. Although maybe easier said than done, try focusing on things that make you happy. Put a stop to mental filtering. This negative thought trap occurs when you give more weight to negative information than positive information. To combat this, try thinking about your situation like an outsider would; that is to say, try to be as objective as possible. You may end up finding that there are more positives to your current situation than you would have thought. Try to avoid overgeneralizing. When you do this, you treat one instance of something as indicative of how things are in general, or how they will always be. For example, if you aren't getting much sleep lately and you feel this is contributing to your PPD, try to remember that this won't always be the case; you will have some nights of full rest! Try thinking about how amazing it is that you have brought a new life into the world! This is a truly magnificent thing.