Making holiday memories with your family Celebrating with loved ones near and far is what makes the holidays special. Sometimes friends and family simply can’t travel. Virtual tips and tricks help you reach across any distance to make special holiday…
How to advance your career at your current company or somewhere new According to a release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in June 2021 there were 10.1 million job openings after a record-high 4 million people quit their…
Whether managing projects or managing teams, communication is key Effective status update meetings facilitate essential communication required to reach your objective. Whether you’re an EPM (enterprise project manager) organizing resources, or a group manager leading a team. Status update meetings bring…
Make some “me time” with fun binder crafts that will make you smile Binder cover ideas that give you a little “happy boost” are the perfect crafty activity to channel your creativity. It’s not too complicated, and you’ll smile every…
Team-building activities are good for morale— and business Not only is socializing crucial for employees’ mental and physical well-being, but it can also help keep the business healthy. In fact, encouraging socializing with team-building activities increases employee engagement, which can…
Happier employees, higher productivity, collaborative work— hybrid may bring balance According to The Economist, the pandemic shifted the workforce from 5% to 60% of Americans working from home. The rapid increase of more time working from home affected nearly all…
Fostering organization skills for 23 years My name is Connie Jameson and I have been an elementary teacher for 1st through 3rd grade for 23 years. As a teacher, I certainly know that developing organization skills is key for students’…
One size does not fit all– choosing the right meeting agenda format is key In person, or online, a well-written meeting agenda can prevent unproductive meetings and help you reach your objectives. It sets clear expectations for attendees, keeps the…
5th grade school supplies from a teacher with 35+ years of experience I am an elementary-grade teacher in a public school in Rosemead, California, and have been teaching for over 35 years. I love working with the little ones, kindergarteners…
Set yourself up for success with productive meetings your team (and boss) will value Anyone can host a meeting. Not everyone can shine at conducting effective, productive meetings that bring value to the team. As with most things, planning and…
Keep the kids entertained indoors with fun and enriching craft ideas Getting crafty with the kids is a great way to keep them busy when everyone is isolating at home, but there are also educational benefits to arts and crafts…
Video conferencing skills are important for today’s office professionals For many of us, the conference room has been replaced by the kitchen table, home office or bedroom. As more major companies are announcing long-term remote working plans, video conferencing skills…
How to keep your kids entertained and bond with them What does it mean when your kids say they’re bored? According to experts it could be that they’re being a little lazy, they need more challenging activities, or it’s kid-code…
How to make planner stickers To make your own planner stickers you will need a way to design your stickers, print them out, and cut the stickers so they can easily be peeled from their backing paper. There are different…
Studying English Language Arts (ELA) and reading at home is more important than ever What are the benefits of reading? According to a Healthline article, medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, M.D., reading has mental and physical benefits at any age.…
