Eugene Feygin

August 4, 2017

We want more flex time: The work perk employees can’t get enough of

As the modern workforce continues to evolve, U.S. workers have made something very clear: They want more flex time. Research shows workers want to cut ties with their cubicle for 8 hours a day in favor of flexible hours, flexible…

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July 28, 2017

Wagging in the workplace: Benefits of pets at work

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Over the past two decades, pet ownership has been on a consistent upward trend. In fact more than two thirds of all U.S. households have pets, which equates to a whopping 84.6 million households. But at the same time, a…

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July 14, 2017

What’s your office personality type?

in Workplace Culture

Every office is full of different personalities—some you click with, some not so much. For every workaholic, you’ll find a delegator. And hopefully for every downer, you’re office has a resident upper. Perhaps most importantly, you’ve got the office feeder—you…

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July 7, 2017

Google drive hacks to make your life much easier

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Google Docs (for word processing), Sheets (for spreadsheets), and Slides (for presentations), and have changed the way we do and share our work. Each Google Drive extension has become increasingly important for flexibility with remote workers, part time work from…

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June 23, 2017

The step-by-step guide to brewing perfect French press coffee.

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Considering the convenience of single pod and drip coffee makers, manual coffee preparation may sound like a foreign—or maybe even unnecessary—concept. But French press coffee may change your mind. With a little patience, some know how, and 5 minutes, you…

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June 16, 2017

Speak Up: Have a more productive day with the help of voice assistants

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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…

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June 2, 2017

9 Delicious superfoods you need to incorporate into Your diet

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Whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day or not (research says it’s still up for debate), smoothies are your one stop shop for a quick, tasty, healthy meal you can take with you when you’re rushing out…

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May 19, 2017

Delicious veggie noodle recipes ready in 30 minutes or less

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Zoodles, zucchini noodles, spiralized noodles, or veggie noodles—they’re all the same thing. But what is that exactly? Veggie noodles aren’t typical noodles infused with spinach or sundried tomatoes. They’re 100-percent vegetable. With the help of a zucchini spaghetti maker, a…

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April 28, 2017

Super Bowl office pool games & ideas

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It’s the beginning of a new year: people are still feeling post-holiday sluggishness, winding down from time with the family (good or bad), and getting back into the groove at work. While some of this is unavoidable, there are ways…

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April 22, 2017

Office supplies checklist for new small businesses

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When you’re setting out on a new business venture, there’s so much to think about. All the big-picture stuff can be pretty consuming, but it’s the small day-to-day details that will really make a difference. So, you’ve got the business…

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April 21, 2017

Purge the plastic: How to free your kitchen of plastic

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Since its inception, plastic has found its way into our homes and work lives more than most of us recognize. But when it comes to buying, cooking, and storing food, plastic is pervasive. Hundreds of studies have linked plastic to…

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April 14, 2017

5 Easy make-ahead breakfasts the whole family will love

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No time for breakfast in the morning? We hear you. While breakfast may seem like the last thing on your mind when you’re hustling out the door before work (and maybe getting kids ready for school) make-ahead meals can save…

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April 5, 2017

Navigate office dining & drinking like a pro

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In a country where only one in three workers take a lunch break (away from their desks) it’s easy to forget basic dining etiquette when on the job. It’s even easier to forget how to carry ourselves at happy hours…

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March 31, 2017

5 tips to power through bad work days

in Career Advice

Sometimes, your work load can be so much that you wonder how you’ll make your deadlines. Sometimes, there isn’t enough of you to go around. Sometimes, when you give it your all, it still isn’t enough. There are so many…

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March 22, 2017

3 tips for catching up on work emails after vacation

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After a vacation, not only will you have calls to return and coworkers’ stories to catch up on, you’ll also have your emails to sort through. It doesn’t matter if you’ve taken two weeks of vacation or just a few…

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March 16, 2017

Top game day party potluck recipes

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If you’re hosting a Game Day party, a good party host is like a good coach and preparation is the name of the game. You’ll want to stock up on plenty of paper plates, cups, napkins and cutlery for everyone…

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February 27, 2017

Could breaks (real breaks) mean less wasted time at work?

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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…

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February 24, 2017

Will fewer hours of work really equate to a more productive company?

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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…

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February 23, 2017

The fascinating history and science of the handshake

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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…

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February 16, 2017

4 tips for career growth in the new year

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We’ve counted down and waited for the ball to drop, ready to welcome the new year and newer versions of ourselves. Many of us make a list of New Year’s resolutions we are determined to keep. Do you ever fall…

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Articles By Eugene Feygin