Regardless of your personal beliefs regarding climate change, it’s undeniable that the effects of pollution, waste, and non-renewable resources impact our planet. Saving the world is no small task, but there’s always something that you can do to make a difference. This upcoming Earth Day is a chance to make even a small impact — […]
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Even though technology has made working remotely possible, it was still a luxury for most employees. In fact, under 5 million worked at home before 2020. And, as you know, a global pandemic changed all that. Since then, 62% of employed Americans have reported that they have worked from home during the crisis. And, no […]
Did you know that, on average, we spend five hours a day checking email? It’s only gotten following COVID-19. In fact, it was found in March 2020 that there was a 100% increase in email volume to employees and a 1,000% increase in weekend volume. If you ask me, that means that there hasn’t been […]
What do all successful leaders have in common? They’re on a constant quest for knowledge. Whether through books, workshops, or shadowing peers, it’s an essential leadership trait. Why is this the case? Because it keeps them up-to-speed on the latest trends and sparks creativity. And, most importantly, it ensures that they can grow into an […]
Over the last 12 months, the move to remote work by knowledgeable workers is unmistakable. Obviously, remote work is on the rise — and not just because of COVID-19. This arrangement has been growing in popularity for years. It’s not hard to see why. Studies show that out-of-office work boosts productivity, saves employers money, and […]
Tax Day has been pushed back to May 17th this year due to lingering complications from the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, Tax Day would fall on April 15th — but, whenever you get your tax return — millions of Americans will enjoy that money hitting their bank accounts. This has been a long, long year of […]
When IBM unveiled the first smartphone, the Simon Personal Communicated and not the iPhone, in 1992, only 50,000 units were sold. Today, there are more phones than people on the planet. Back in the late 20th Century — we couldn’t wrap our heads around the potential of mobile phones. Obviously, we use our phones to […]
Hopefully, the worst of COVID-19 is behind us. If that’s the case, we can extend a warm welcome to full-time sports making a return. Organized sports provide an excellent form of exercise and structure to both kids and adults, as well as providing some much-needed entertainment for communities around the globe. Organize Your Sports Team […]
The other night I thought that as soon as my head hit the pillows, I would be out cold. I had one of those non-stop days. You know, getting ahead of work and attending to household responsibilities like laundry. A peculiar thing happened. I laid there wide awake. So, I decided to read a book […]
For many colleges, April and May are a time that denotes stressful final exams. Months of hard work and preparation culminate into one final moment to make or break the semester. Acing these last tests is a must, which will require all the productivity students can muster. How to Ace Your Final Exams To get […]