53 million Americans are members of the freelance workforce. That’s just over one in three workers. What’s more is that the majority of these workers began freelancing by choice, not out of necessity. Understanding...
Take a look at your desk. Seriously, take a look. From the half-finished breakfast sandwich to the dog-eared Dilbert comic you clipped from the paper and hung on your monitor, your work environment is...
It’s the one thing most people want, and think they deserve, but never ask for: a raise. Even when they possess the business skills to deserve one, most American workers have balked at asking...
Identifying the personality types within your team and yourself empowers you to lead your team to heightened productivity. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) identifies 16 personality types based on a combination of four personal...
The average person gets interrupted once every eight minutes throughout the workday. When these interruptions occur, it can take up to 15 minutes to re-engage with our tasks. While it’s nearly impossible to manage...
Building the Perfect Workday Planning out your workday can be stressful. In fact, most of us aren’t really planning it out as much as we’re just trying to get through the day. Luckily enough,...
The challenges of starting a new job can be daunting, but they don’t have to be. Recognizing and preparing for them in advance can help you reduce your stress and feel at ease in...
Flexible jobs can thank the evolving technological world for their growing popularity. As industries advance, the ease by which to work freelance and remotely increases. Additionally, the opportunities to work short-term and shift-based side...
Many workers pressure themselves to say “yes” in order to accommodate and serve others. According to The Wall Street Journal, people will say “yes” because saying no makes them more uncomfortable. If there is...
Job burnout is characterized by constant overwhelming stress associated with work. Burnout can be triggered by a chaotic schedule, unchallenging activities, or simply too much work. No matter what the reason for job burnout,...
