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5 Reasons the “18 Summers” Trend Is Harmful to Working Parents

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Only 12% think once a month or less is best, CBS reports. But social media posts around #18summers paints a widely different picture, with expensive and time-consuming outings that just aren’t the norm for many families in the summer. Society and social media don’t help with our need and desire to be more present.

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When It Come to Employee Mental Health, These 10 Companies Are Setting the Example

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The app allows for social media interaction without parents needing to worry about inappropriate content or stereotypes. Impact “I do believe that regulated social media can be valuable for students’ growth and positively impact mental health when parents have a good amount of oversight,” says Danna Okuyama, founder of Urban Sandbox.

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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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According to a Lonely Planet and Fiverr report, an “Anywhere Worker” is essentially a post-pandemic digital nomad: people who work remotely while traveling, working from at least two locations annually. The report was based on a survey of 1,400 Anywhere Workers from six different countries and 67 nationalities. .

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It now costs more to commute by train than by car in the UK

Workplace Insight

Problems at London Euston went viral on social media several times this week, challenging the idea that we should let the train take the strain. According to the report, on average, it costs Brits £421.42 Unsurprisingly, London is the city with the most expensive commute, with workers paying £656.40

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3 Steps to Finally Tackle Your Tedious Tasks

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Most people dread tasks like stuffing envelopes or filling out expense reports, and would prefer more fulfilling and stimulating work. Something as simple as a text or social media post can cause us to put off the work at hand. You might find that 15 minutes a day helps you accomplish all that you need in one week.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports.

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Why Don’t You Engage Your Customers in Social Media?

Small Business CEO

Simply put, they’re avoiding using social media to attract and engage consumers, therefore dropping the ball when they could be scoring a touchdown. For those small businesses not exercising their possibilities in social media, they stand the potential of falling behind their competitors and missing out on increased revenue and more.