The modern office environment incorporates as much technology as possible. Although technology makes work more efficient, it also can take a bit of a toll on our minds. Anyone who works behind a desk knows the value of getting up and taking a short walk outside. The fresh air, natural light, and earthy colors can … Read more
Corporate culture determines the norms and behaviors of a company. Having a strong company culture can ensure employees are certain in their response to any given situation and are confident in demonstrating the company’s values. Small business owners and startups must keep in mind legacy solutions deliver digital disconnects, in turn creating a fragmented cultural … Read more
We all face different obstacles in life, and for women in the fintech (financial-tech) space, there is much to overcome. In a vastly male-dominated industry, the amount of women-held roles is minuscule compared to men’s. Take the tech giant Google, for example—just 30.9% of their overall workforce is women, who make up only 21.9% of … Read more
Relocating your home is an exciting time! Whether it’s down the street or across the country, you will be feeling excited but also maybe a bit anxious. Moving to a new location is a time-consuming ordeal that while is exciting, can be extremely stressful, even for the best planners. Fortunately, we’ve put together an infographic … Read more
There are many options that are available to fund your business & the business owners often find this task challenging to decide which mode of financing will suit their business in the best way. Choosing a viable option of getting finance is essential as long term planning of business depends upon it. Some of the … Read more
There are good reasons and bad reasons why Americans have gone into debt to a degree that staggers the imagination. Let’s take a quick survey of the good reasons first. Education and health care — two of the most important parts of our lives — have reached the point where loans and/or extended payment plans … Read more
How happy are your employees? Do they enjoy their work? Do they feel recognized and appreciated? Perhaps not altogether surprising, feeling valued in a company can have a dramatic effect on how much a staff member enjoys his or her job. However, what might be surprising is that happiness in one’s professional life could impact … Read more
When a career opportunity knocks, it may ask you to make some bold moves, and quickly. One such situation is a job opportunity that comes out of left field in which everything is perfect — except the opportunity is in a different part of the country and you’ve only got a month to relocate. Relocating … Read more
Day-to-day middle management responsibilities vary from company to company but at the core, their role involves carrying out direction from upper management and managing junior and associate-level employees. In this position, effective internal communication is integral to company-wide progress. If internal communication stops in middle management, progress can come to a halt, causing an organization … Read more
If you’re an avid drinker of wine, then there’s no doubt you love exploring different kinds, bottles, and brands to broaden your palate. It can be such a refreshing experience to taste test wine, as each has distinct compositions that you can easily pair with meals—and even enjoy on its own. Before you grab the … Read more
In today’s internet age, we are awash in information. There are millions of pieces of content produced on a daily basis, and that number will only continue to increase. How can businesses stand out against all of the noise? How can you attract customers and — more importantly — retain them? Telling your brand story … Read more
Setting goals in life seems simple enough, and we’ve all probably set goals for ourselves at some point. But in order to reach those goals, we have to keep ourselves motivated, which isn’t always easy. Whether it be work, fitness, or life in general, sometimes staying focused and productive can be tough. We start a … Read more
Workplace Well-Being We all know that some workplaces can be hard on the well-being of employees. Sometimes the job is stressful; supervisors may have poor management skills; or perhaps the work environment simply does not provide opportunities for staff to achieve a positive work-life balance. Whatever the cause, the known consequences of poor mental well-being … Read more
One significant way we can take on personal development is by challenging ourselves with new frontiers and setting new goals. Increasing our exposure to new experiences through progressive resistance helps us to learn more about yourselves as well as develop skills that make us more adaptable, flexible, and having an expanded capacity to respond to … Read more
Many people enter the beginning stages of their professional life still unsure of their career paths. It can be tough to figure out the intersection of what you truly love to do, what makes you money, and what fulfills you. However, it doesn’t have to be. The five whys method was developed by the founder … Read more