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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

Success

For me, an introverted homeschooled kid without high school paper experience, it meant whatever was left: the health and safety beat. Then again when I landed a gig with this very magazine in 2015 as an assistant editor. Beats were assigned based on skill set—something typically determined by a reporter’s existing portfolio.

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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

Success

Although friends often understand gaps in communication, when receiving messages from employers and managers, even after hours, it’s often more difficult to stay away from the phone. Although this may allay anxiety for those work expectations, it likely also promotes strain on relationships and mental health.

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

Success

If you’re actively listening, you’re not distracted with your phone or other tasks. This article was originally published in March 2015 and has been updated. The most important tool in your arsenal is active listening : the practice of listening to others while remaining fully engaged. You’re also not simply waiting to talk.

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The Internet of Pets

Small Business Labs

  Internet products for pets were a part of this and Popular Science's article CES 2015: The Internet of Pets  covers several connected pet products. Key quote: A new breed of connected technology aims to boost Sparky's health and safety, and help him have a little bit of fun, too.

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How to Organize Your Wallet

Clutter Coach

Membership cards :  Most establishments will allow you to give your phone number instead of presenting your card.    Phone numbers into the address book, even if they're only temporary.  Originally posted 2015-02-23 19:09:33.   Much less wallet clutter.   To balance checkbook? 

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The four day week and a case of less is more

Workplace Insight

Between 2015-2019, Iceland ran two large-scale trials of a reduced working week of 35-36 hours with no reduction in pay. An increase in productivity levels of one-quarter (25 percent) as well improvements in employees’ health, led to a permanent arrangement. Global trials. Instead, look at the results.”.

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. In 2014 I had brain surgery (successful) and in 2015, I had open heart surgery (successful). Also, your mental health is very important. There is a team behind the amazing conference event.

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