Working from home is a new reality for many Americans. Business owners have realized they can save money, and employees have benefited from better work-life balance and more flexibility. However, for all the benefits of this new working format, there are also a few drawbacks, one of the most prominent being ergonomics. Setting up your workspace…
It took me a few years of working from home to figure out that I needed to follow some type of schedule. My schedule is flexible, but for the most part, I work out early, take a shower, get dressed, and make the 5-second commute to my home office. There are days, though, when I…
If you’re on a quest to make your home office as ergonomic as possible, know that you’re making an extremely positive choice. Making an effort to create a more ergonomic workspace can have a wide range of benefits - some of which you might have never considered previously. There’s no shortage of little things you…
Before March 2020, remote work was the exception, not the rule. After the pandemic shifted our priorities toward public health initiatives, remote work has become the new normal. Many businesses are seeing the benefits even beyond the COVID-safe primary causes. For example, working from home might be a boon to the industry's eco-friendly efforts. Want…
Maternity leaves are an important part of a woman’s life. For one, you get a new perspective on life, becoming a mother to your newborn child. Secondly, many of today’s women are professionals in executive positions who deal with a lot of stress and pressure on a daily basis. This results in a very sudden…
With Hybrid work widely accepted as the future of office working by many businesses worldwide, it is important that everyone is equipped for it and knows how to make it work for them. Over the past year and a half, many have thrived working from home. However, others have found it a significant struggle. Some…
I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn't be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn't help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month…
In the past, organizations used to look upon working from home with more than a fair bit of skepticism. They believed that the office was still the most productive place for employees, where they could go about their days free from distractions. However, everything changed when the COVID-19 pandemic happened. With offices closed to prevent the…
Why do most people move? The main reason used to be for financial opportunities, i.e., jobs, during their working years, and financial savings, and other personal reasons when they retire. But why wait? The advent of telecommuting — and its expansion as a result of the coronavirus — has changed that dynamic, so much so…
Let’s say you take up a profession, like accountancy or a graphic designer. You have a choice. You can work from home as a freelancer or work for a company and earn a set wage. If you have a choice, then there is a lot to consider. This article focuses on the top reasons for, and…