If you’re hesitant to use a voice assistant—and think this technology is just for Millennials—think again. One survey found that people used voice assistants for three primary reasons: Because they’re fast, because they read answers back to people, and because people don’t have to type. From the most basic tasks to more complex ones, voice […]
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Corporate giving is on the rise—and that’s good news both for nonprofits and the businesses that help sustain them. From 2014 to 2015, businesses’ philanthropic efforts grew 3.9 percent, totaling a whopping $18.46 billion. One 2015 study found more than 80 percent of companies have giving programs, and almost 80 percent of companies provide matches
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Do you want to reduce your family’s stress load and improve your health? Get control of your clutter. Clutter takes a big toll on mental and physical health. In one study, women who described their houses as disorganized or haphazard had patterns of the stress hormone cortisol associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic fatigue
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Administrative assistants make the corporate world go ’round. They keep the entire office running smoothly, assist with vital preparations for important meetings, free up executives’ time to focus on strategic planning, facilitate onboarding of new employees, serve as a source of centralized knowledge about company culture and the inner workings of the office, and boost
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Words are powerful. They communicate a lot about our character, priorities, and work ethic—sometimes without us even realizing it. They can persuade someone to be on our team and embrace our ideas, or they can alienate other people and contribute to workplace tension. At their best, words can inspire creativity, collaboration, and positivity. This explains
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Some workdays are so hectic that eating lunch in front of the computer is just about as close to a break as you can get. But not taking a few minutes away from anything work related can lead to strained and painful muscles, higher stress, increased irritability, and a higher incidence of long-term health risks
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The nine-to-five workday—or something darn close to it—is a reality for a whole lot of us. And, sadly enough, many of us regularly work much longer days. In fact, some figures suggest nearly 40 percent of Americans work more than 50 hours a week. But do all these hours on the job equate to better
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Handshaking is about as prevalent in the business world as pencil skirts, suits, and coffee. But why the heck do we do it? Shaking hands has a long and storied history, and there may be a peculiar reason we greet people this way. A recent study suggests we outstretch our hands and shake other people’s
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Bad news: Your employees may not be that into you (or your company). According to a 2015 Gallup poll, only 32 percent of employees are engaged at work, meaning they feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put effort into their work. It probably goes without saying, but employees’ engagement levels
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Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention sparked a national conversation about plagiarism. Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone’s work or ideas and passing it off as your own; while there’s no criminal law against it, a creator can sue a plagiarizer in court for copyright infringement, trademark violation, or fraud. Moreover, plagiarism
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