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Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
44% of Working Americans See Active Personal Social Media Presence as Career Risk
48% of Employed Boomers Say It Hurts Careers —But 51% of Employed Gen Z Believe It Helps ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 44% of working U.S. adults believe an active social media presence is more likely to hurt someone's career than help, while 37% say it's more likely to be an advantage, according to a new Workforce Monitor® survey from the American Staffing Association conducted by The Harris Poll. The news comes at a time when seven out of 10 employers admit to using social media sites to research job seekers, with 57% of those saying they've found materials that caused them to move away from a candidate. Not surprisingly, attitudes regarding the benefits and dangers of social media on career prospects found sharp generational contrasts: 48% of employed Baby Boomers (ages 61–79) believe an active social media presence can hurt someone's career, but 51% of Gen Z (18–28) say it can help 56% of employed Gen Zers believe their social media presence has helped their own personal careers, compared with 44% of Millennials (29–44), 28% of Gen X (45–60), and just 20% of Baby Boomers 'An active social media presence has the ability to make or break years of hard work in the blink of an eye,' said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. 'While younger generations may see social media as a platform for personal expression as well as a tool to advance their careers, it's important to keep in mind that any post you make will likely be seen by potential employers.' Survey Method:This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of American Staffing Association April 21–23, 2025, among 2,093 adults ages 18 and older, of whom 1,272 were employed. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/– 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Megan Sweeney at msweeney@ About the American Staffing AssociationThe American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
UK watchdog bans Trip drinks ad over health, nutrition claims
An advert from UK CBD drinks brand Trip has been banned by the local advertising watchdog over several health and nutrition claims. Last December, Trip promoted a product that did not contain CBD in an online ad. The cucumber and mint beverage came from the company's Mindful Blend range, includes a blend of magnesium, Lion's Mane and other ingredients. Among the claims in the advert was that the drink could "help you feel calm'. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld three complaints linked to the advert. The complaints centred on claims the drink reduced stress, promoted feelings of calm and whether a '0g added sugar' nutrition claim breached UK ad rules. The ASA said the advert "implied the magnesium in the product could reduce serum cortisol levels" and included phrases that indicated the product would help consumers relax. It also ruled the claims around the anxiety and stress reducing aspects of Lion's Mane "were claims that a food could prevent, treat or cure disease", which is prohibited by the watchdog's CAP code. "We considered those claims were specific health claims for the purposes of the code, because they implied that the ingredients had beneficial health effects," the ASA said. "However, we had not seen any evidence which demonstrated that those claims were authorised on the GB Register and they therefore breached the Code." Under the code, health claims can only be used in marketing of food and food supplements if they have been authoritised on the GB register. Commenting on the ruling, Rachael Matthews, product director at Trip, said: "All statements regarding the relevant product's calming properties were based on real world studies conducted with human participants. "We will update our advertising and continue to work closely with regulators to ensure that Trip can continue to educate consumers about the functionality of ingredients in its drinks whilst complying with all applicable regulatory requirements.' The third complaint upheld by the ASA was around a claim in the advert that the drink contained "0g added sugar". According to the ASA, such a claim indicates a product is "with no added sugars", though the use of the claim, it said, was allowed "only where a product did not contain any added omo- or disaccharides, or any other food used for its sweetening properties". Given the product contained erythritol and stevia sweeteners, and naturally occuring sugars from fruit concentrate, the ASA ruled the "0g added sugar" claim "did not comply with the conditions of use associated with the equivalent 'with no added sugars' nutrition claim and therefore breached the code". Matthews added: "All sugar used in Trip drinks is naturally occurring from fruit juice. As recognised in the Advertising Standards Authority's ruling, such fruit juice is used for its contribution to a number of different functional aspects of the drinks. "In accordance with the ruling, Trip is taking steps to change its advertising of the relevant product to make this clearer to consumers." "UK watchdog bans Trip drinks ad over health, nutrition claims" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen. Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
What is actually in Trip CBD drinks?
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an ad for Trip drinks following unauthorised claims they can "help you feel calm" and reduce stress and anxiety. The self-proclaimed "No. 1 CBD brand" in the UK has since removed this messaging from its marketing material – which included a statement on its website, seen in December, about how the drinks could be used to help people "unwind when work is over" or could be consumed in the morning "before a long day." The brand also claimed that its blend of ingredients – including magnesium citrate – "has been crafted for calm." Following an investigation, which examined complaints over three key issues, the watchdog concluded that the messaging around certain health claims were "not authorised." Yahoo UK has contacted Trip for comment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRIP (@ So, what is in Trip? Depending on the flavour, the ingredients vary from drink to drink. However, the base ingredients in all flavours are: Sparkling water Fruit juices from concentrate Flavour enhancers Botanical extracts L-theanine CBD extract Citric acid Sweetener Soya Some blends, such as the raspberry orange blossom and chamomile drink, also include magnesium citrate (according to its site, one 250ml can contains 24mg). Magnesium citrate, specifically, can help relieve constipation by increasing the amount of water your intestines absorb. The mineral magnesium, meanwhile, is important for bodily function and contributes towards healthy nerves, muscles, bones and cardiovascular system. It has also been linked to improved sleep and reduced anxiety. As for the CBD extract present in Trip drinks, the brand states that there is 25mg in each can. The rise of CBD products Cannabidiol (CBD) products have become increasingly popular – not just in the UK, but around the world. According to a 2023 report by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), there were 100 CBD products on its public list, on sale across England and Wales – with more than 12,000 CBD products linked to food applications. Samples included everything from sprays and oils, to beverages and even dog treats. CBD doesn't cause a high, though it is a chemical derived directly from the hemp plant. While there are various health claims associated with the active ingredient, further research is needed to determine its benefits and safety. In conjunction with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, aka, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis), it is used in medicine to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. Similarly, there are traces of CBD in certain epilepsy medications, too. Read more about health: Are nicotine pouches as bad as vaping and smoking? (Yahoo Life UK, 6-min read) 11 side-effects of cannabis, as Sadiq Khan calls for partial decriminalisation (Yahoo Life UK, 6-min read) Eight foods that have the additive glycerol in, as experts warn against slushies (Yahoo Life UK, 4-min read)
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘Insensitive' vegan charity advert showing baby being taken away from mother banned
An advert from a vegan charity which shows a baby being taken away from its mother has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) branded it 'irresponsible'. The 50-second spot from Viva! shows a baby sleeping in its cot with its mother coming in the room to check on it when an ominous man dressed in all black appears. The baby suddenly disappears and when the distressed mother asks where her child is gone, the man replies: 'You can't keep your baby because we want your milk.' The charity said the advert - titled Scary Dairy - was meant to replicate the unsettling process experienced by dairy calves being separated from their mothers. The ASA said it was 'insensitive' especially to 'those with experience of loss or trauma around parenthood'.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Vegan charity ad that featured baby being taken from mother banned
An advert by a vegan charity featuring scenes of a human baby being taken from its mother has been banned. The advert by vegan charity Viva! featured the scenes to protest against the treatment of dairy calves but it has now been scrapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The watchdog says the advert is irresponsible, distressing and likely to cause widespread offence. The ASA said the cinema ad, which drew on the conventions of horror films, would have been particularly distressing for viewers who had experienced the loss of a child. The ad, seen in March and April 2025, featured a mother placing her sleeping baby in a cot while a lullaby played, before a silhouetted figure suddenly appeared standing over the infant and the room went dark. The mother switched on a light to reveal a man in a suit running a bottle of milk across the bars of the cot, which was now empty, before he said: 'You can't keep your baby because we want your milk.' The next scene showed a calf in a pen and a voiceover stated: 'Almost every dairy calf is taken from their mother shortly after birth so most of her milk can be sold to us. And what do you think happens to thousands of male babies like this one?' The words 'Dairy is Scary' and the Viva! logo appeared on a black screen accompanied by a loud, metallic noise and the sound of something falling to the floor. The ASA received 25 complaints, including one from The Dairy Council of Northern Ireland, that the ad was irresponsible, distressing – especially to those who had lost a child – and was likely to cause serious or widespread offence. Viva! said it aimed to raise awareness of standard practices in the dairy industry, particularly the removal of calves from their mothers shortly after birth. The charity said the ad was based on factual information and was intended to inform and encourage ethical choices, not to shock. The ASA said viewers would understand that the ad aimed to raise awareness of animal welfare, but said the nature of the comparison was likely to be seen as insensitive by many, and in particular by those with experience of loss or trauma around parenthood. The ASA said: 'Although the ad did not depict the baby being harmed, and it was not shown being physically removed, we considered that its disappearance was likely to be seen as shocking and unsettling. 'We further considered that the statement 'You can't keep your baby', in combination with the sudden disappearance of the baby, was likely to be particularly upsetting for viewers with experience of child loss or fertility issues, in particular because the parallel with dairy industry practices was revealed only in the latter half of the ad. 'We considered that the message of the ad did not justify the distress likely to be caused by the approach, in particular to vulnerable audiences. 'For those reasons, we concluded that the ad was irresponsible and likely to cause unjustified distress and serious and widespread offence.' The ASA ruled that the ad must not appear again in the form complained about, adding: 'We told Viva! to ensure that future ads were prepared responsibly and did not contain content that was likely to cause serious or widespread offence or unjustified distress to viewers.' The founder and director of Viva!, Juliet Gellatley, said: 'We strongly reject the ASA's decision. The charity understand that this is a deeply sensitive topic and care had been taken to ensure the scene was obviously symbolic; a fantasy rather than literal. 'The aim was to shine a light on animal suffering in a way that connects emotionally, not to trivialise human grief. 'This ruling is nothing short of censorship. It's based entirely on subjective opinion, not facts nor evidence. Meanwhile, adverts from the meat and dairy industries continue to present staggeringly false portrayals of idyllic farms – and the ASA does nothing.'
