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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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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

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Ultimately, in leadership, those with high emotional intelligence are able to maintain better relationships with their team members, think clearer in stressful or emotional situations and come up with better ideas for how to manage personnel issues. If you’re actively listening, you’re not distracted with your phone or other tasks.

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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. Bad dog!

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The four day week and a case of less is more

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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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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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Self-improvement gifts to boost well-being The health nuts in your life likely already have step-tracking apps and an entire drawer full of athleisure, so you’ll need to think outside the typical wellness box for these folks. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: 1. That is, until the air220 (around $200).

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A day in the life: Rebecca-Monique Williams, Adaptive Lab

Practically Perfect PA

I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face. Rebecca will be speaking at the Assist Conference (Friday 27th February 2015) about her career and her dual role at the London based start-up – Adaptive Labs. What is the one piece of advice you would give to other assistants?

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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The captain didn’t hesitate, despite the small chance she could never fly again if having only one remaining kidney left her too weak to pass stringent pilot health standards. Then, in 2015, fueled by the revelatory experience, he opened NeuroHope. There’s really no question.” But she was in luck. Sally Deneen. Silent Struggles.

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