My wife, Shannon, and I have worked from home together for five years now. Since 2017. As two people working from home at the same time, we’ve been through just about all of the scenarios. And we have plenty of home office products that are now firmly in our past: folding desks that didn’t work out, video meeting backdrops that failed, room dividers we no…
Cities and states are now competing to attract remote workers (or anyone willing to move and bring their income). In this running database of U.S. cities and states, you’ll find numerous places that will pay you to live there. The table is organized into remote worker incentive programs, other programs, and closed/paused programs (so you don’t waste your time). The concept of work has…
Is unlimited PTO a good thing—or is it possible that unlimited PTO is a trap? In the post-pandemic battle for talent, many companies offer unlimited PTO (paid time off) as a benefit to attract the best employees. In theory, the policy is attractive because it gives employees flexibility to take off the time they need without worrying about their paycheck. But is that how it…
For most working Americans, the 40-hour work week has always been the norm, just the way things are and always have been in their living memory. Working 40 hours a week is the norm in most other countries in the world as well. Why is that? And how and when was the 40-hour work week created? In this article, I’ll trace the history of the…
While many companies have offered some form of maternity leave through the last few decades, the same benefit was rarely extended to fathers. That is gradually changing, as studies have indicated paternal leave has a positive impact on children and the household. Historically, even companies that provided paternity leave did not offer more than a week or two. That is also swiftly evolving as businesses…
Use the links below to jump to any section of this Origami folding desk review. Or, just ignore my review and buy it (since it’s the best folding desk on the market). Desk Info & Rating | Set Up & Take Down | Design | Quality & Longevity | Storage (Shelves) Origami Folding Desk Review Overall Rating: 4.9 Stars Buy the desk on Amazon….
You know you need a dedicated desk to work from home. You can’t keep clearing the coffee table or sitting at the kitchen island with your arms at that weird angle. But let’s be honest – the last thing your crowded living room needs is another piece of permanent furniture. You’ve decided to get a folding desk. The only problem is, you’ve scoured the internet,…
A smooth onboarding process has long been recognized as a key to engaging new employees, boosting productivity, and reducing employee attrition. According to SHRM, 69% of employees are more likely to stay with an organization for three years if they have a great onboarding experience, and organizations with a standardized onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new workers. The reasons are obvious: When new…
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