The concept of ‘servers’ was in the news recently because of likely Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her emails. Reading through a volume of articles about the Clinton email situation, one thing becomes readily apparent: regardless of your political beliefs, many people have no clue what exactly a ‘server’ is, even those tasked with reporting onRead more

Most New Year’s resolutions are very personal. You might have a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking. Or you want to take tango lessons with your husband. Maybe you just want to finally do a cartwheel. The longest running joke about them is that most people abandon their resolutions within days or even minutes ofRead more

“There is no turning back the clock. So the question in life becomes: What are you going to do while you’re here?” -Goldie Hawn, American actress For millions of seniors in the United States and worldwide, going online is an integral part of their life – and in ever growing numbers. So the question inRead more

You need some Holiday Pranks that are sure to be awesome!?  Yeah,  you’ve got a loud-mouthed coworker, maybe one that’s too uptight planning for the holidays – even a workplace pal that needs a good laugh; never fear – these five pranks will be sure to make your day and that of the victim’s!  BeRead more

Sales. Sales never changes much from business to business. Or even when stepping out of the business world and entering the public sector. If you’re a good salesperson, you can transfer those skills to a very different sales position. But whether you work in human resources or accounting, departments and industries that process a lotRead more

For most people, at least 1/4th of their time each week is spent in the office. As a result, it’s prudent to treat your office space like a second home. Clutter is a major distraction that can plummet productivity and prevent you from producing quality work in a timely manner. A clean, tranquil setting isRead more

The stark contrast between white snows and night sky is as divisive as the need to meet end-of-year goals and the temptation of seasonal pastimes. Even worse, when you’re hell-bent on completing tasks, the winter whirlwind can still undermine your fragile, hard-won productivity. What can we do to actually work harder in the coldest, darkestRead more

In almost every company, the department that requires utmost security and coordination is Human Resources. Without a proper system in place, HR Departments are lost and unable to work to the best of their abilities. Companies that have hundreds or even thousands of workers, along with a number of tasks going on each day, can becomeRead more

Did you know that at a Japanese business meeting, it is important to accept a business card with both hands? Have you seen Bahnhof’s White Mountain Office which is built from a former fallout shelter and looks like the lair of a Bond villain? Around the world, different countries do business differently. They construct distinctRead more

We often have a general idea of how to do “friendsgiving,” because well, our friends are our “chosen” family. As for the actual Thanksgiving, which usually involves several degrees of family members? It can be fraught — and in this year more than any for Americans, where political divisiveness seems the norm, some conversations might get aRead more