Working from home isn’t a new concept. But COVID-19 made it the norm, so now, the majority of employees are home-based, and this trend might continue long after the pandemic has been put under control. If you’re still using your kitchen or dining room as a makeshift home office, take this as a sign that
Excelling in the career you love is always easy to say than do. But if you’re in it for the challenge, there are several strategies to help you take positive steps toward professional development. Owning this aspect of your life won’t just allow you to improve your knowledge and skills. It can also make you
Many nations are slowly transitioning to cashless transactions. These nations include Finland, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, among others. Cashless payments come in the form of cards (e.g. credit and debit cards), online banking, mobile wallet apps, and contactless payments (e.g. NFC and RFID). This transition is speeding up due to the
Winter is coming, and the air pollution levels in many places, including Vancouver, Washington, will reach dangerous levels once again. While particulates in the air can certainly damage you and your workers’ skin — it’s not the only cause of premature skin aging. Winter Woes Air pollution came early in Washington as wildfires last September cloaked
Did you know that working from home has resulted in 28 extra hours of monthly overtime since the lockdown started? That is roughly four days’ worth of work and time that you’ll never get back. It seems that remote work is overworking everyone, bosses and employees alike. The truth is that the many advantages of working from home can
Plastic pollution is a perennial problem across the world, especially now that masks and PPE have been indiscriminately thrown away. With their immense resources and knowledge, companies have a crucial role to play in curbing plastic waste. Here are a few ideas on where they can start: Visualize the entire lifecycle of a product In the not-too-distant
Victoria always seemed like the perfect getaway if you want to refresh, recharge, and reconnect. It has a beautiful waterside, chilled-out ambience and friendly locals. The city of Melbourne makes it a coveted place for many city dwellers and nature lovers. There are places with stunning waterfront views but also cosmopolitan areas where you can
Does your weight go up and down and up again in just a matter of months? Maybe, what you’ve been doing is yo-yo dieting. You starve yourself to hit a weight goal in a certain period, then go back to your old, unhealthy eating habits after a while. Yo-yo dieting is harmful to your body,