If you hate your job, life coach Caroline Castrillon has tips to help you stick it out until you find an opportunity for future success. Pick a goal, whether a new job or becoming your own boss, and then develop skills for that next job -- all while finding things to be grateful for each day, she suggests. Full Story: Forbes (7/19)
More people doing call center work from home Companies experiencing more business during the pandemic, such as InstaCart and Teladoc, have turned to services like NexRep, which allows remote workers to do call center work from their homes while taking care of their household and limiting COVID-19 exposure. NexRep received 7,000 applicants per week in June and added 4,000 positions in three months, according to CEO Teddy Liaw. Full Story: CNBC (7/19)
How to spice up a routine work day When faced with the same routine during your workweek, add some variety, including moving where you work -- a perk of working from home -- which can mean sitting on porch and then the kitchen table or taking a phone call in an armchair, suggests time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders. She also recommends switching up your socializing, which can mean adding a few minutes into a work meeting to talk about fun things. Full Story: Fast Company online (7/16)
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Pandemic busts barriers for those with disabilities The coronavirus pandemic has spurred a remote work revolution that has unintentionally lowered barriers for job-seekers with disabilities, says Hannah Olson, founder and CEO of Chronically Capable. Recruiting software and work communication applications often adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and remote interviewing removes obstacles to travel. Full Story: HR Dive (7/17)
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The legendary rapper and entrepreneur has teamed up with the makers of 19 Crimes wine to create a "Cali Red" offering. The wine is accompanied by a virtual reality app that creates an illusion that Snoop's face on the bottle is talking and offering toasts to drinkers. Full Story: Fast Company online (7/17)
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