It’s More Than Pretty. It’s Smart.

Everyone who knows me knows I love beautiful things. Ugly objects, no matter how utilitarian they are, hurt my eyes and shrink my creativity. It’s one of the reasons I love working from home: I’m surrounded by things I’ve chosen for their meaning, their esthetic, or their ability to soothe or inspire me. Michelle Slatalla, … Continue reading It’s More Than Pretty. It’s Smart.

Leveraging AI Could Save Workers 8 Hours a Week. You, too.

A recent report, Bridging the Generational AI Gap: Unlocking Productivity for All Generations,  surveyed nearly 3,000 workers and 240 executives globally, reveals that professionals using AI save an average of 7.5 hours per week – worth around $18,000 per employee per yearin productivity gains or the equivalent of one workday. Wow. Why aren’t we all leveraging AI in our … Continue reading Leveraging AI Could Save Workers 8 Hours a Week. You, too.

Walk Me Through Your Resume

A resume is one of the classic tools for career transition. On its own, though, it’s simply a piece of paper that takes a backward look at your career and your education. It doesn’t really predict how well you’ll do on a new team in a new role. Doing that is your job, and savvy … Continue reading Walk Me Through Your Resume

Many Workers Experiencing Financial Stress

Resume Now, an online resume builder, conducted a survey of 1.100 U.S. workers to find out how they’re feeling about their financial situation. You can see the full October 2023 Financial Transparency survey here and read through the findings. Here are some of the findings that stood out to me. I am a big proponent … Continue reading Many Workers Experiencing Financial Stress

The Best Home Office Setup

For many workers, the pandemic lockdowns meant they had to set up home offices overnight. Most believed (and hoped) that the setup would be temporary, so they carved out a place in the bedroom, on the dining room table, or the living room coffee table to call their “home office.” Others, with more means or … Continue reading The Best Home Office Setup

Tax Deductions for Gig Workers

It’s close to tax filing time, and it’s not too late to make sure you have deducted all your eligible business expenses if you’re a gig worker. First, a disclaimer: I’m not a tax expert, so I have one do my taxes. This post is based on advice from Senior Editor Rocky Mengle at Kiplinger, … Continue reading Tax Deductions for Gig Workers

Where to Go for a Focused Industry Job Search

Many jobseekers are open to working in a variety of industries. For them the general job boards provide a smorgasbord of options. But if you’re a jobseeker who knows that you’re only interested in a specific industry, you’ll want a job board that as specialized as you are. There are plenty of advantages in posting … Continue reading Where to Go for a Focused Industry Job Search

Grouping Gifts for Bigger Impact

It’s the holiday giving season, and for many people, gifting is stressful. You may love the idea of giving something meaningful to the people that make a difference in your life like teachers, service providers, or your office team. But your budget may not match your goodwill. Presently (getpresently.com) was started in 2019 with the … Continue reading Grouping Gifts for Bigger Impact