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…
If your desk is as old and busy as this one, it’s time for a change. All you want is a simple, minimalist desk. But even a simple wish can get complicated. How do you know if a desk will hold up to use? What if the options you’re finding just look cool, then break? Beyond that, why does the search feature keep suggesting four-tiered…
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…
We’ll be showing you every office shed (shed office?), backyard office, and office pod option available in this list. From sheds and office pods to accessory dwelling units, there are a lot of words floating around the internet for backyard offices. If you think you’re ready to get your home office out of the house and create a place where you can actually focus, this…
Use the links below to jump to any section of this review of the FlexiSpot Light Mesh Office Chair (OC2), a sleek, affordable home office chair. Chair Info | Assembly | Features | Comfort | Design & Quality | Ergonomic Support FlexiSpot Light Mesh Office Chair (OC2) Rating: 4.6 stars The FlexiSpot Light Mesh Office Chair (OC2) is a small, mesh, ergonomic chair. If you’re…
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…
Alphabet (Google) returned to the office on April 4, 2022 with a voluntary policy to work in a hybrid fashion for three days per week. Until an internal memo on June 7, 2023, Google had a positive stance toward remote work, stating that it expects 20% of its workforce to take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely full time, and that 85% of requests…
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….