Archive for May 2018
Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation
Approximately 75 percent of people have debt from previous vacations, according to financial planning startup LearnVest. While it might be easy to plan on saving before you go on your trip, you’ll always find unexpected expenses during your trip. Regardless of your destination, here are a few suggestions to help you…
Read More4 Things to Do at Work to Be Healthier
Are you at your desk now wondering how you can be healthier at work? If you’re feeling stressed out and/or lethargic, there are a number of things you can do to improve your well-being and health while doing your job. Here are four smart choices you can make for better health while you’re at work.
Read MoreThank You Gifts for Teachers
May is here, and that means it’s almost time for the school year to come to a close. Your child’s teachers have been busy all year giving your child the tools he or she needs to succeed. Here are some great gifts to thank teachers for all of their hard work.
Read MoreBest Tools for More Efficient Meetings
Let’s face it, meetings can sometimes be a waste of time. From actually finding a time for everyone to meet to participants figuring out how to download drivers for web conferencing services, can take a large chunk out of your day. According to an article in Business Insider, approximately $37 billion is lost due to…
Read MoreTips for Better Time Management
Do you struggle finding time for everything that is on your to-do list? You’re not alone. According to a study conducted by Salary.com, 89 percent of respondents say they’ve wasted time at work. If you find that you get distracted easily by your social media accounts or just browsing the Web in general, you might…
Read More5 Ways to Measure Your Work Without Performance Reviews
Many companies are foregoing the traditional performance review. According to research from Globoforce, 45 percent of HR professionals surveyed don’t think that annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal of an employee’s work. For the employee, it can be truly tough sometimes to gauge how you’re doing and…
Read MoreTracking Devices and Software at Work: Will They Become Prevalent?
Last month, you saw an article about some of the benefits that wearable technology can provide to employees and employers. While these devices are meant to better the health of individuals, some people are concerned that employers can use these devices, along with additional tracking software, to make decisions…
Read MoreHomemade Mother’s Day Gifts
Looking for creative gift ideas for Mother’s Day? In a study conducted by CreditDonkey, something homemade was the top gift request last year. Here are some things that you can make from scratch for mom!
Read MoreIs Listening to Music While Driving Distracting?
Music can have various effects on the mind and body. Distractions from music while driving are often a concern of researchers looking to study driver safety. Take a look at some various viewpoints from both perspectives to see the answer to whether or not your music is distracting while driving.
Read MoreFood Fiesta: Recipes from Mexico
Whether it’s for a Cinco de Mayo party, or something different for dinner, check out some of these Mexican recipes.
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