Around 50 percent of Americans are unhappy in their jobs. But there’s a contradictory statement saying that 85 percent of U.S. workers are happy with their jobs; however, this happiness is highly nuanced. Among this percentage are workers that are not satisfied with their compensation, some even thinking of handing their resignation over. Career satisfaction is important for
The pandemic has two effects on businesses. First is the ceasing of operations. Second, shifting to remote work and communication. Businesses that were able to stay on track had to make work setup changes. Now, remote operations present a new challenge: employee engagement. Organizations know that engaged employees are the key to success in this challenging time. While employees
The pandemic has truly upended every area of society, not the least of which is how we work and stay productive. It has caused the world to reconsider many of our old ways and why they no longer work. One of the ways humanity has questioned all our traditions is by taking a second look at the
Many people assume that being single allows you to save more money. So much so that unmarried women are dubbed the “rich auntie” who will spoil all her nieces and nephews with expensive gifts. And of course, being single means never having to buy an anniversary, Valentine’s, and birthday gift for your significant other. But
If you live in the city, you’ve probably felt the intense heat over the past few weeks, whether you stayed at home or went outdoors. That’s one of the few disadvantages we’re currently experiencing because of development. As buildings continue to rise in urban areas, much of the trees and green spaces have been replaced
When older people encounter the latest technological innovations, they often see it as too complicated to be accessible. There is some truth to it. Some advancements in technology don’t seem to have practical applications to daily routines, especially senior citizens’. The beauty of technology, however, is that despite the challenges, there are amazing ways that
The US is widely known for its excess. More than 40 percent of its population is obese, and the numbers go up to 65 percent of overweight people are included. However, instead of facing the problem and advocating for healthier lifestyles, society (and more importantly, the media) chooses to espouse body positivity and fat acceptance.
Everyone has a smartphone nowadays, with statistics showing that over 3 billion individuals worldwide own at least one mobile phone. With the increasing demands for these gadgets, manufacturers are now making their phones more versatile. From voice search without turning on the screen to enabling “smart” locks, there are several things you probably didn’t know
An old house doesn’t have to stay in its faded and beaten-up condition. If you are the new owner, you can do your best to rehabilitate it. A good rehabilitation project should be able to bring back a house that has seen better days. Once it is done, you can then use it for a
Ride-sharing companies treat their drivers as independent contractors, not employees. So if you’re thinking of being an Uber or Lyft driver, you can’t expect wages from the company. You won’t also be paid for time-offs, nor compensated for overtime and health insurance. In other words, you’d essentially fend for yourself. That means the cost for