Now that just about everybody that can is being encouraged to work from home, it is a good time to go over how you need to keep things protected to do so. You may not think that your work is particularly sensitive and needs to be protected, but that is not the right way to think. Hackers are always looking for an easy to access score and if you let them in they will hack into your system and you never know how that will play out. Even if nothing of value is gained on their part, you may be out of a job for not taking precautions. And it … [Read more...] about Working Remotely? How to Maintain Security Working From Home
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4 Peaceful Ways To Shut Off The Brain Before Bed
A good night’s rest is essential, regardless of the situation. However, the Coronavirus pandemic has made a healthy amount of sleep more important than ever. The reason is simple - fatigue. You may not do much during the day, yet it’s common to experience tiredness by the time you go to bed. People who don’t eliminate lockdown fatigue will suffer from mental and physical problems the longer quarantine continues, and it doesn’t seem as if much will change soon. Thankfully, you can shut off the brain before bedtime to maximize your energy … [Read more...] about 4 Peaceful Ways To Shut Off The Brain Before Bed
A Financial Worker’s Guide to Setting Up a Home Office
An exponentially increasing number of people are now working from home full-time and skipping the office entirely. While this dramatic shift has facilitated a positive global conversation about the liberating, practical benefits of teleworking, it's not all about getting to work in your pajamas and ordering Domino's on your lunch break. For many, switching to remote working brings with it immense challenges, particularly if your industry is not accustomed to this kind of work. One such industry is the sprawling, trillion-dollar financial … [Read more...] about A Financial Worker’s Guide to Setting Up a Home Office
Increasing Your Remote Work Productivity
No matter if you run a small business or curate your own professional outfit as a sole trader, work productivity is important to sustain. This means that working outside of the office or avoiding using one in the first place could be worthwhile to you, and in that instance, home or remote work may be key. Remote work requires a larger set of considerations and responsibilities. After all, while heading to an office takes commuting time and the ability to show up regularly, most conveniences have been catered for there, giving you the … [Read more...] about Increasing Your Remote Work Productivity
How To Make a Living Off Your Side Hustle
If you’re tired of being enslaved to your 9-to-5, it’s time to enjoy a true liberation from the rat race. Whether you’re a knitter, a baker, or a candle-stick maker, there are plenty of opportunities to monetize your hobbies. With a little research, you can say goodbye to the desk jockey life to embrace living a life totally on your terms. Here are some tips to turn your side-hustle into a successful, full-time job. 1. Don't quit your day job at first. While you get yourself organized and ready to commit to your side hustle, make … [Read more...] about How To Make a Living Off Your Side Hustle
Launching Your Freelance Career: Tips to Stay Productive and Grow the Business
Freelance used to mean work that a business had done for cheap that may or may not be high quality. This has changed immensely as the freelance market has boomed with quite a few people making far more than they would at a traditional job. The freedom that freelancing offers has also attracted some top talent regardless of industry as people would love to work from locations across the world. An aspect that plenty of people entering the freelance world struggle with is that of staying productive. Added freedom means added distractions with a … [Read more...] about Launching Your Freelance Career: Tips to Stay Productive and Grow the Business
My Work at Home Office Space: A Peek at My Desk Spaces #MyDeskStory
If you work from home you know that having your own space is vitally important, especially your desk area. Working from home, your desk can take on many roles from many locations. You may have a standard desk set up in a room that you have converted to your own office space with all the essentials. Your dining room table may do double-duty as your office space between family meals. You also might be an on-the-fly type personality who has laptop and will travel - utilizing any counter or flat surface in your home to work on projects and … [Read more...] about My Work at Home Office Space: A Peek at My Desk Spaces #MyDeskStory
Working Moms: How To Make Your Return After a Baby Less Stressful
In life B.C. (before children), I had a career that I enjoyed as a secretary, doing a job that I loved. But when it was time for a family, taking some time off was a natural thing for me to want to do. Whether it is a couple of months to a couple of years (which I needed to do with the birth of my sons), we all know what we want and need when it comes to returning to work. Either way, regardless of how old your child (or children) are when you return, you are going to experience something completely new; working when you have kids. There is … [Read more...] about Working Moms: How To Make Your Return After a Baby Less Stressful
