The music industry is dominated by powerful women, whether that be the record-breaking albums coming from acts like Taylor Swift or glass-ceiling-shattering boardroom executives. Of course, the music industry was not always so welcoming to women recording artists. In the early 20th century, many women were barred from performing in certain venues. Others faced discrimination …
Are you trying to work on your presentation between your daily Zoom calls? Think you can take a client call while reviewing an overdue report? Think again. Juggling multiple tasks may sound like a way to save time, but more than likely, you’ll end up exhausted, and your workflow—and work quality—will crash. Research shows that …
With the pace of work speeding up, and demands on workers and companies ever-changing, it’s no secret the jobs of the future will be quite different from today’s jobs, much less the jobs of the past. Although technology has been a significant factor in changing many workplaces in the United States, the tech industry is …
For many new business owners, coming up with brand name ideas might seem time-consuming and impossible. However, with the right strategy, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips to help you come up with brand name ideas that will jump-start your business and make an impact on customers! Brainstorming Start brainstorming brand name ideas by …
Today, women are expected to fulfill numerous roles, including those of the devoted wife, the compassionate mother, the generous caregiver, and the hardworking professional. This “women can have it all” mentality means that women are expected to manage stable financial lives and a household. Although there is nothing a woman cannot accomplish on her own, …
There are many benefits to having a side hustle, including extra income and a sense of accomplishment. For couples, a side hustle can also be a way to spend more time together and bond over a shared goal. From start-ups to online businesses, there are many ways for couples to make money. Here are some …
Perhaps above all, a great elementary school teacher needs patience and compassion—but there are many other skills that are essential to teaching success. Some can be learned right away and some only developed over time. Study.com compiled the required skills and abilities needed to become an elementary school teacher according to the O*NET Resource Center, …
Is your current job getting you down with all its fuss and stress? Perhaps it’s time to try something new. Changing jobs can be a bit nerve-wracking, but you may end up with more flexibility in an interesting job that you’ll love. It may even be that work will become so much fun that it …
When the COVID-19 pandemic began and people were suddenly spending more time at home, many started looking at repairs and renovations they’d put off. For employers and commercial building owners, having fewer workers in the office made it an ideal time to schedule renovations and other structural improvements without disrupting business. Though the timing seemed …
Written by: Tai Gooden As of May 2021, 8.9 million people in the U.S. work in management positions—representing 6.3% of all workers—according to estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From managers of mom and pop shops to those working for tech giants like Google, these leaders are tasked with creating a successful workplace by …
Written by: Peter Richman Remote work in the U.S. increased by 159% from 2005 to 2017, according to data from FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, 4.7 million people—about 3.4% of the population—worked from home. In light of social-distancing and shelter-in-place orders, that number has jumped exponentially and is expected to continue …