If you want to contribute to the sustainability of the planet and create an eco-friendly home office, do your research and lots of planning. As you envision your new home work environment, you'll have unexpected ideas of your own. From eco-friendly lighting, flooring and desks to plants and ergonomic office chairs, there are many ways [...]
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker exam is one of the most important exams to obtain the kind of social worker licenses granted to people who are interested in pursuing jobs in this particular field. For aspiring exam takers, it is easy to get confused about the right exam prep techniques to follow. Let us learn more [...]
Washington, DC is a busy place. People here work hard. They work long hours, and they’re rarely completely “off the clock” — walk into any DC-area bar or hang out at any DC-area restaurant, and you’re sure to overhear policy discussions, business conversations, and governmental wrangling. Our streets are full of K Street businesspeople, impassioned nonprofit [...]
Being a nurse is very fulfilling since you’ll get to help other people everyday. You can choose to work in any nursing field and become certified. Universities, like Bradley University, can help you to specialize in the field that you want and get a certification. Here are some of the benefits of entering a nursing career: [...]
Forex can be a little hard for traders. There can be a lot of losing trades coming from your account too. So it is both displeasing and uninspiring for the traders. But it also gives some good chances to novice traders to learn about trading. We are talking about the demo trading system. It is a [...]
Getting paid to travel is a dream come true for many. The likes of pilots, flight attendants and cruise ship mates may be living the dream in that regard. One’s business may also take him/her to different places. However, not all of us are born to steer a ship or fly an airliner. Your expertise may [...]
Work-life stressors can negatively affect an employee’s productivity. When personal problems add to the burden of work-related issues, it won’t always be easy to leave them at the door, thereby blurring the lines of personal life and work. Frequent tardiness, numerous absences, and poor work performance are some of the alarming signs of work-life imbalance. Instead [...]
These days, more and more of us are trying go green and do our bit for the environment. Increasingly more people understand how their actions impact the globe and, as a result, look for more environmentally-friendly options. We recycle, try not to use plastic bags, have showers instead of baths and buy cleaner products. Oddly, however [...]
More and more employers nowadays are going the extra mile to provide their employees with all the support that they need, which is also essential for their holistic development. When you love your employees, they’ll love you back and perform better for the company. Therefore, investing in your employees' welfare is always a good decision. One [...]
What do you do when you are suddenly confronted with a saliva drug test you have to pass? Let’s say the HR department at your place of work suddenly decided that they need to check for the use of controlled substances among the workers. You know you have been actively indulging and you may even feel [...]
Remote working has in the last decade or so become a very popular solution to funding office space, and not only self-employed and start-ups are finding remote work a workable alternative to office traditional office space. SMEs are also finding that remote work can in many ways be a more efficient and effective way to fund [...]
According to CNN, learning to code can add thousands of dollars a year to your salary. This isn’t just because it can help you transition to another career, though it can certainly help with that. Nearly every job these days is being upended by digital disruption. This is true everywhere in the country, but it is [...]
What you eat affects how you feel, and that includes when you are at work, too. For example, if you're eating healthier, you're probably more alert and more creative, more willing to collaborate with team members and help contribute to projects. But the reverse is also true: If you’re eating poorly it’s going to affect both [...]
The world of business has shifted to utilize everything that technology has to offer. From having computers at every desk to using specialized apps for business, it’s a very tech-based world now. While the adoption of technology requires us to think about our tech-based everyday activities with more consideration for the environment, it has also created [...]
With so many of us working full-time in jobs that involve sitting at a desk from 9 until 5, it's no surprise that back pain is one of the most commonly reported reasons for sickness absence in the UK. An employer has an important responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of their staff, even if it's just [...]
The idea of a work sabbatical may seem far-fetched, but it’s something more modern employees and even their employers are embracing. A work sabbatical can last for varying lengths of time, but it’s usually for a few months. It’s an extended time off work, and it often involves traveling as well. You may be wondering about [...]
If you are a wannabe globetrotter but couldn’t find enough time to fulfill your dream, then think differently. A corporate job may do justice to your bank account but not to your desire to travel and see the world. For those on a nine to five job, traveling is a mere holiday that they undertake once [...]
Nowadays, if you don't have a BS or Bachelor of Science degree, most employers may not even consider you for an interview. We are a nation that prides itself on technological and medical advances from our top universities. As the population continues to educate itself through higher education, it is easy to see the benefits of [...]
One of the main advantages of living a healthy and natural lifestyle is the amount of extra energy it gives you every day, but even the best of us need a boost sometimes when it comes to work. There’s lots of things about work that can cause us to feel anxious, whether it’s public speaking or [...]
As a country, India has often been described as intoxicating, daunting and overwhelming. With so much to see, do and explore, it’s perhaps no wonder why so many British travelers who visit end up staying there for the long haul. But, if this is something you’re considering, how is it possible? In this post, we take [...]
There has been a recent increase in the number of businesses, large and small, that place an emphasis on the health and well-being of their employees. Such an emphasis leads to a number of positive outcomes for a business such as a tighter, closer staff; fewer days lost to health-related issues; increased productivity and higher employee [...]
Nowadays, a lot of employees have problems with their health. The main point is that this issue does not refer only to the person who is not healthy. Problems with health reduce the availability of people, and so reduce the level of production. Employers should be interested in their employees’ good health because the success of [...]
Commuting has become a staple of working life; however, that doesn’t make the process any more bearable for those of us who have to spend tons of time on the pavement to get to and from the office. Unfortunately, the average commute has increased over the years, rising to approximately 26 minutes each way for commuters. [...]
