What do Amazon, Disney, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Hewlett-Packards, Spanx, and Under Armor all have in common? If you guessed that they’re all billion-dollar companies, you wouldn’t be wrong. But, the answer I was looking for was that they all began as a home business. Are you more productive working at home? Thanks to technology, however, […]
As we begin to approach the tail-end of the year, office workers are getting ready to close up shop and prepare for the holiday season. Although this might be a standard protocol for some organizations, other employees may find themselves having to work during the holiday period, either having some hybrid working schedule or completely […]
Single-working parents are taking the hardest strain, having to juggle both family and work responsibilities simultaneously is causing many of them to experience higher levels of burnout — many of which are now hitting the wall. The imbalance isn’t spread equally among fathers and mothers. One research survey found that more than 9.8 million working […]
Who doesn’t look forward to taking their next vacation? There’s no need to clock into work or set an alarm in the morning, and there’s the opportunity to see new places and enjoy your favorite activities. Unfortunately, taking a vacation isn’t as easy as packing a bag and setting sail. Your to-do list is likely […]
Work is an essential part of life. Through employment, one can earn the funds needed for the many essentials. Everyone has a project or more to take care of the next time they clock into work. However, as necessary as it is, work can overtake our lives and leave us feeling tired, burnt out, and […]
At first, the thought of reorganizing your home can sound like a dreadful task. It requires weeks or sometimes even months of planning, researching, and then finally — executing. But home reorganizing is a lot easier than you might think. As long as you have a plan of attack and know some good organizational hacks, […]
Those working from home, which is 26% of U.S. employees, have likely experienced some benefits and some drawbacks since they started doing so two or three years ago. First, let’s start with the pros. As long as the work is done and results are strong, many remote jobs also offer flexible schedules, which means workers […]
A home is typically the single largest purchase a person makes in their lifetime. And with so much riding on choosing the right home at the right price, the challenges can add up quickly. If it’s been a while since you’ve bought a house or it’s your first time, the process can be daunting. Just […]
Working from home is an entirely different experience from working in an office, for better or for worse. Some people thrive when working from home, as they feel more comfortable and can be more productive. Other people struggle to find their footing when trying remote work for the first time, which is understandable for such […]
Take a moment and think about a schedule for your nanny and kids. You may think it’s a relatively adult thing to consider. That’s true — your calendar rules when you work, when you schedule appointments, and when you squeeze in some downtime. You’re not the only one who needs a schedule, though. Even babies […]
