Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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5 Ways to Bring That Vacation Feeling Home

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Being on vacation isn’t just a chance to unplug from work; it’s also an opportunity for us to live the best version of ourselves. While feeling that vacation vibe, we tend to get more rest and exercise, we’re more likely to have meaningful conversations, and we often make time to sit and think. “There’s a certain… level of energy and [emotion] you’re feeling [when you’re on vacation],” says Mimi Bishop , co-founder of Modern Gen X Woman + MGXW Consulting in New York.

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Intuit Lays Off 10% Of Its Workforce To Focus On AI Integration

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Intuit, the financial software company behind QuickBooks and TurboTax, announced it will lay off approximately 10% of its workforce as it plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply into the company’s operations. Intuit’s announcement, published by the Security and Exchange Commission , reveals the company will undergo restructuring focused on reallocating resources to “key growth areas,” and the plan will affect “approximately 1,800 employees” who will exit the co

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How Live Music Society Is Saving Small Music Venues 

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It’s a good time to be a fan of live music. Still riding a post-COVID surge in concert touring, there’s more per-capita music to experience in the U.S. than ever before—and the shows themselves have never been more extravagant. Superstars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé pepper headlines with record-smashing sold-out spectacles that have turned into something more than a simple night of music.

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A College Degree Is The Key To Securing Remote Work

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The acceptance of remote work has grown substantially, and data consistently shows that these opportunities are here to stay in the U.S. — especially in sectors where college degrees are required to land jobs. Statista analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey and found that around 41% “of all survey participants with a Bachelor’s degree or higher said they worked remotely full-time or in part during the week before being surveyed.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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How farmworkers are fighting extreme heat | Jon Esformes and Gerardo Reyes Chávez

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Farm labor is hot, backbreaking and dangerous work. To protect workers from extreme heat and workplace exploitation, farmworker Gerardo Reyes Chávez has teamed up with farm manager Jon Esformes for a unique partnership. Learn how their collaborative model is keeping farmworkers safe and creating a blueprint for more modern, humane working conditions for the world's laborers.

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D.C.’s Office-to-Residential Conversion Highlights Role Of Coworking Spaces In Downtown Revitalization

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Cities across the U.S. are desperate to fill vacant office buildings, and office-to-residential conversions are a popular choice to combat concurrent housing shortages. Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday that the first of its conversions is complete — and it’s tailored for remote workers. The city’s first major commercial office-to-residential conversion in downtown transformed what was formerly a U.S.

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How to Find Your Life’s Purpose in 5 Minutes

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Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your purpose is has been associated with decreased levels of depression and anxiety.

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