Technology — including smartphones, social media and fast and reliable internet connectivity — seems to have come together in such a way as to capture our attention during every waking moment. Although such technology can harm those who misuse it, for many it has become an invaluable resource, dramatically improving their lives. In the modern workplace, new technology and applications […]
How much time do you allow for breaks during your team’s workday? Legally, during an eight-hour shift, employees are entitled to 30 minutes for lunch and two additional 15-minute breaks throughout the workday. Many companies feel that this is enough time off during the day. However, workplace-centered studies are finding that breaks are important for employee productivity. This had led […]
Everyone always says, “Follow your dreams!” But not everyone does it. Life interjects, bills pile up, and sometimes we have to do jobs we don’t want to do just to make it through the day. However, there are a number of reasons to follow your dreams, to break the trend, and to live the life you’ve always wanted. Why follow […]
Americans spend a significant portion of their time at work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 34.5 weekly hours, or roughly 20 percent of each week. Assuming workers get an average of seven hours of sleep a night, that means we spend almost 30 percent of all our waking time on the job. Given these […]
