Work | - Part 2

How You Can Shake Off Work Stress With Solo Travel

Time Off’s State of American Vacation Report 2016 says over half of Americans still had vacation time left unused in 2015. In total, that adds up to over 650 million days that could have been used for R&R, that weren’t. It’s no wonder Americans are feeling overworked, under-rested, and increasingly stressed. Maybe this year will be… read more »

How Do Hearing Aids Work? A Simple Overview

There are 28.8 million people in the United States alone who can benefit from using hearing aids, but only 16 percent of these individuals under the age of 70 have ever used one. Instead, many rely on other techniques or tools, including audio amplifiers and lip reading. Hearing aids are amazing pieces of technology that can make… read more »

How Does Google Maps Work?

Google Maps has been a staple of the internet for over a decade now, but few actually know how it works. For the rest of us, Google Maps is pretty much one step away from magic. For example, how does Google create such accurate maps for so many different regions? How can it collect so much data… read more »

Bored at Work? 3 Audio Apps Guaranteed to Entertain You

Do you find work boring? Not just a little dull. But mind-numbingly, bang-your-head-against-a-brick-wall-to-escape boring? Don’t feel bad. We have all been bored at work at one time or another. But you don’t have to suffer in silence. Music, audiobooks, and podcasts are the perfect form of entertainment for getting through a boring work day. The… read more »

Want to Work From Home? Here’s How to Convince Your Boss

For many people, working from home is the dream. Imagine you could wave goodbye to the commute and the office politics. Sounds great, right? But even if you know your work won’t suffer, convincing your boss to let you work from home is rarely easy. Your superiors will think your work will suffer. That your productivity will… read more »

Could Your Devices Cause a Massive Security Breach at Work?

Many companies let their employers access important services with their own devices. Most of the time, this doesn’t cause any problems, but it does remove a bit of control. If a big mistake is made, it could end up causing a huge breach! Whether you own a company and let your employees use their own devices,… read more »

How to Boost Your Work Day While Working Less Hours

Working too many hours can be problematic. Even if you love your job. The more time you spend at work, the less time you have for other important parts of your life, such as friends, family or your hobbies. It may feel like you get more done. But working too many hours can affect true… read more »

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Privacy at Work

Do you have a boss who stands over your shoulder all day and an IT department that looks at your every move? Are there any kind of privacy rights that you have? Is it wrong for work to monitor everything you do online? The answer might surprise you… (Note, this mostly applies to workers in… read more »

3 Infographics That’ll Help You Enjoy Work More

To quote Blink-182, “Late night. Come Home. Work Sucks. I know.” Work is a part of life for just about everyone. We need money, and to get money, we have to work. But working doesn’t have to be a terrible experience. No matter what you do for work, you can find ways to enjoy it… read more »

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