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Want to earn some extra cash to pay bills or build savings? There’s never been a better time to start a side hustle. With the rise of the internet, social media, and the sharing economy, it’s easier than ever to…

We all know the type. If you did something, chances are they did it better. The dreaded “one-upper" coworker. You went out for a burger at lunch. It was delicious. Well, the "one-upper" had a burger you couldn't dream of…

“Get a hobby” may sound like a dis, but it doesn’t have to be. Some hobbies may initially feel like a waste of time when there are so many other responsibilities in our day-to-day lives, but there are several noteworthy…

In the southern states, especially Texas, New Mexico, California and Florida, it seems impossible to run a business without a Spanish speaking person or translator. This is also the case in many places throughout the United States. There are several…

Nearly three fourths (74 percent) of employers say they’ve hired the wrong person for a position. That’s bad news: Employers have a lot to lose when an employee doesn’t work out. The hiring process takes an average of 42 days…

Three years ago, something happened that changed my life: I enjoyed a run. While this may sound simple, I was not by any means, a runner. In fact, I could not even run 2 miles. Just a few months ago,…

Office safety inspections are a necessary part of living the office life. The purpose of an inspection is to identify and circumvent any health and safety hazards posed by environmental factors, equipment, employee practices or even janitorial/housekeeping deficiencies. The frequency…

Motivation is a highly valuable skill to have in the workplace. It provides you with a reason to do your job well and can aid you in moving forward with future career goals. But it's not always easy to be…

For many years in corporate America, discussing your salary or that of your coworkers was a no-no. At many companies, it could get you fired. The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 makes it illegal to prohibit employees from talking…

As far as the IRS is concerned, office supplies are the tangible items you use and regularly replenish to conduct business in your office, including pens, paper, and printer toner. Office expenses, on the other hand, are items and services…

The excitement of relocating for a new job can even make packing seem like an enjoyable task. But if there’s a top 10 list for best-laid plans gone awry, moving competes for first place with planning a wedding. Relocating to…

Team members are fed up with meetings.That’s the conclusion of countless studies, including a report by Harvard Business Review, which found 70 percent of survey participants believed meetings are both inefficient and unproductive. Those surveyed felt meetings can be a…

Pets are common conversation starters in the office, and that conversation may go on for years, solidifying friendships. You hear about Fido’s escapades and quirks when he's young and playful, then about his illnesses as he gets older. As his…

As offices continue to eliminate paper records in favor of digital filing systems, you may be asked to dispose of dozens or even hundreds of old paper office files. Having a plan to quickly and efficiently dispose of them, after…

What’s your sign? You’ve probably been asked this question before, and maybe it’s a question you’ve asked other people. Many people believe their sun sign, the constellation the sun was in when they were born, directs their personality. Find your…

Translucent. Illuminating. Emphasizing. What do these adjectives have in common? They are all words that can be used to describe a highlighter. While yellow was the original color that was developed for the first highlighter; additional colors like pink, blue…

For the past several years there’s been intense debate about the ideal work hours for maximum productivity and morale. Across the U.S. and internationally, many companies have begun to offer more flexible, autonomous work schedules including work-from-home opportunities, four-day work…

Remember looking out of the window of your family car as a child, or walking down your town street and being able to read for the first few times? Though often taken for granted, reading is a privilege: currently, 750…

Going to work day after day can get a little dull. And unfortunately, company-issued cubicles and desks are often drab and colorless. Why not add a little color and flair of your own? Watercolor paints are an easy, beginner-friendly medium…

You sit down at your desk with a fresh cup of coffee and notice the red voicemail light blinking on your phone. Almost immediately, you get an email notification. Without checking, you know exactly who the voicemail and email came…