Story provided by Entrepreneur – There is one way to avoid outliving your money: Work longer, on your own terms. You may not want to or be able to retire at 65 or 67, but so what. If you’re doing work you enjoy in your own business, setting your own schedule, fulfilling goals … Continue reading
Story provided by 99U – Here are the rules: All work must be done in blocks of at least 30 minutes. If I start editing a paper, for example, I have to spend at least 30 minutes editing. If I need to complete a small task, like handing in a form, I have to spend at … Continue reading
Story provided by LinkedIn – The right employees are critical any time you’re building an organization in which the culture of the company makes a difference in the final product you’re selling. Ultimately, if you’re in the communications business, the advertising business—you’re in the people business. Hiring the type of people that specifically understand the … Continue reading
Story provided by Buffer – One of the things that surprises me time and time again is how we think our brains work and how they actually do. On many occasions I find myself convinced that there is a certain way to do things, only to find out that actually that’s the complete wrong way to … Continue reading
Story provided by ClearanceJobs Obtaining a copy of your security clearance investigation may require submitting a Privacy or Freedom of Information Act request. The first step is to determine which agency conducted your investigation. The Defense Security Service (DSS) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) have conducted ninety percent of all clearance investigations over the past … Continue reading
Story provided by GOOD Innovation is often considered an optimistic venture, but what is it that actually makes it possible? Although it may come as a surprise, it’s the constraints you encounter. Constraints get a bad rap—at first they seem to be a nagging annoyance. But in my work as a systems designer at IDEO, … Continue reading
Story provided by PowerPointNinja When it comes to presenting, knowing how to present to senior executives within your own company or another company is going to have the biggest impact on your career. Some presenters figure it out to their great success. Other people crash and burn only to lament an opportunity missed. I’ve … Continue reading
Crowd It Forward is a non-profit foundation that brings people together to respond to the needs of individuals in difficult circumstances and to reward those whose acts deserve recognition through random acts of crowdfunding. One person can make a difference. A few people with coordinated efforts can make a bigger difference. A crowd of … Continue reading
A phone only lasts a couple of years before it breaks or becomes obsolete. Although it’s often just one part which killed it, we throw everything away since it’s almost impossible to repair or upgrade. Visit Phonebloks to show your support and raise your voice. Continue reading
DC residents who find themselves victims of any type of violence can use the UAsk app to get assistance. Sexual assaults, domestic violence and other acts of violence need to be addressed appropriately. In that moment, victims need help with responding and reaching out for help. The app is designed to give the help … Continue reading