Managing your finances is a critical aspect of any successful business or personal financial management strategy . Inside the deep world of managing your finances , there is one big, but frequently overlooked aspect. Bad debt expense is the money that a person or a business expects to lose when a borrower, who can be a personal or a creditor, fails to repay their outstanding debt. This might sound small, but its consequences can be far-reaching, impacting a business’s pr

Integrating Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) into the workforce in no longer a possibility, but a necessity if you want to keep up with competition. From decision-making to streamlining operations , AI has been redefining industries, which impacts millions of people worldwide. While this transformations comes with huge opportunities, it also carries several risks. In this article we will be exploring them. How AI is transforming the workforce Better decision making. By utiliz

Author: Ludovica Rinaldi Are you a recruiter or do you want to become one? Let’s find out together how to be a good  one. The recruiter is an occupational psychologist or a person with similar specializations. In particular, their main role is to conduct an interview with the job applicant. Apart from that, he should get to know the candidate in terms of subjective, personality and motivational  characteristics. However, not only by following rigid patterns, but also keeping

Author: Laurene Ekladious To write a good job description, it is important to be clear and concise . In particular, employers spend an average of 30 seconds scanning a resume. So it is important to go straight to the point so that employers can quickly see if you are qualified for the position . The importance of proofreading To begin with, the resume should be free of spelling or grammatical errors, so it is important to proofread it several times. In addition, writing a jo

Author: Tereza Zaborska Teleworking , also known as remote work , or telecommuting , refers to working from a location other than a traditional office setting. Often it means working from home or another remote spot. It has become increasingly popular in recent years due to advances in technology. What’s more, people have a stronger desire for more flexible working arrangements. While teleworking offers some benefits, it also comes with some potential drawbacks. Here are som

Author: Caya Schomakers Often when candidates have a job interview they do lots of research to find tips for the interview. However, a good work relationship is based on mutual interest. That’s why it is beneficial as a hiring manager to learn more about job candidates and their experiences too. Furthermore, as a hiring manager you want to have a good reputation as it is important for the company. A candidate might not be suited for this specific job, but can be right for

In recent years, opportunities for teleworking have massively increased. This is as a result of several factors such as: technological advances creating a shift in the job market to more tech based roles The recent pandemic we faced forcing people to work from home globalization meaning people work for companies abroad A U.S. based study in 2021 found that people working from home reported being 22% happier than those not. On top of that, they found that a shockingly high per

In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is an important key. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a freelancer, or an employee, you need to be productive to get your work done effectively. However, your workspace plays a critical role in your productivity, so it’s essential to make it effective. For example, a well-organised and conducive office setup can help you focus and maximise your productivity. In this article, we’ll talk about some practical tips for setting up your off

Over the past years, the workplace has experienced significant evolution, prompting changes in how companies interact with their employees . Therefore, it’s essential to adopt a modern employee relations strategy that fosters engagement, satisfaction, and productivity. This way, you will be able to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape . Here are some key steps that make sense for the current standards: 1.Crafting a Compelling Mission Statement Developing a strong mission sta

If in the past, “ office workers ” literally meant working in an office, today this expression is much more open than it seems. Indeed, Open Space appeared in the 1960s, thanks to the invention of Robert Probst’s modular offices. Afterwards, first tested in the United States, the concept was a real success and subsequently became established worldwide.   What is Open Space? Open Space is originally a “physical” concept, i.e. a concept where the type of furniture and layout

Short-term rest (3-4 days) is best suited for those who cannot leave their work for a week or two. If you check work mail, do tasks, and take a laptop to the beach during holidays, you won’t relax, and recharge as expected. However, in order for such a short rest to be beneficial, you should follow the tips below. Scheduled time Try to complete all urgent matters before the start of a long weekend, and not urgent ones – transfer them to working days after them. This way, y

Have you ever had that feeling of staring at the clock all day waiting for your lunch break to come? If so, take a look at this article to uncover the shocking statistics behind lunch breaks. Why are they so important to have? In a study done by Gitnux came out that a staggering 40% of people took lunch breaks only occasionally or rarely. In particular, 1 out of 5 participants didn’t take breaks for guilt reasons. They even admitted they thought their bosses would think they

Teleworking has surged, since Covid-19 , in the workplace and it allows employees to work while not being in the office. That kind of work has both advantages and disadvantages. Here we will focus on the downsides though. Isolation Teleworking means not having that face-to-face relationship that you usually have with your colleagues and boss. Thus, an isolated feeling may lead to, sometimes, an emotional disengagement of teleworkers towards the company. Emotional detachment

In recent years, more and more people have switched to remote work . Actually it’s obvious that remote working has brought a more sedentary lifestyle because of the lack of activity. This is tightly related to the absence of an active routine outside the house too. Of course, we know that there are home workouts or sports clubs that make up for the lack of steps during the day. However, today we decided to collect tips for those who run only for a bus on their way to work an

Long term perspective Daytime sleepiness  is the result of a lack of  sleep  at night. Everyone has their own  sleep  rate. That’s why you need to independently determine when to go to bed so that it is easy to wake up in the morning and be productive during the day. For this reason, proper nutrition will also help you  sleep  better. Do not overeat at night and do not eat heavy meals at dinner. So, your body will be able to rest better, and you will soon fall asleep and wake

Author: Debora Amoah Have you ever thought about ways to upskill yourself or ever wished to improve your chances of getting a job/ role? On the job market, it is advisable to upskill yourself. As this will help improve your chances of finding a job or getting ahead in your work. Not only that, but it may help you grow as a person too. Similarly, in the process of upskilling, you get to learn and improve yourself. In this process, you get to discover new talent and gain more

Author: Lorenzo D’Amore The shift to remote and hybrid working has been revolutionary. It has radically transformed the way we collaborate, communicate and connect. While offering an unprecedented level of flexibility and innovation, this new era of work has also brought challenges to the fore, especially with regard to maintaining and developing fundamental, but often undervalued, skills that underpin team cohesion and productivity . This raises an important question: are ou

Your weekend habits help set up the tone for a productive and focused feeling during the week. The bottom line is, drinking alcohol —while seemingly harmless, or even seemingly relaxing—makes you sleep irregularly, depletes your energy , and fogs your mind . These effects often carry into Monday , making it harder to approach your work with clarity and enthusiasm . You can enter the week fresh, full of energy , and with high performance if you stop drinking alcohol . This

Author: Jennifer Argenton Introduction  Did you know that the average adult spends over 7 hours a day staring at devices like smartphones, computers, and social media? All-day, every-day connectivity  is affecting our work life and personal life and even as a whole without even realizing its real impact. Technology  makes us productive and allows us to communicate globally but comes with distraction, stress, and shrinking attention spans . With this, digital detoxing  as a se

Author: Magdalena Simova If a woman decides to become a mother, she may discover during maternity leave that she has fallen into the "mom...