For those of us in the communications industry, branding is huge. It’s how people know and recognize you. For our team, before we became TalentMEDIA we were a part of EEI. People would hear “EEI” and say, “I know you—you guys are the Editorial Experts!…
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Do you find yourself working too much? Do you work while you are on vacation or maybe you have a hard time taking some time off or putting the phone down? HR Certification Institute created a survey that found 75% of employees work during vacations….
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One project that I decided to put on my “to do” list this weekend was to clean our dishwasher. I was tired of pulling out dirty dishes after it had run its cycle. I pulled up Google, typed in “dirty dishes after full cycle” found several…
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Apple released its latest iOS 11 update so quickly it’s practically unheard of in the tech world. The update came on the hills of rumors that some iPhone users reported having a crackling sound hackle them when placing or receiving phones calls or using FaceTime….
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Just a few weeks into a new year, many people are focused on changes and goals they want for themselves in the next 12 months. In order to achieve your goals, you must step outside your comfort zone. That may mean waking up at 5 am…
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How many of you saw the recent launch of the new iPhone 8 and iPhone X? As someone involved in day-to-day social media and marketing, I spend a lot of time on my phone. And yes, I have an iPhone. So of course, I was…
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Fall is here! For many, a new season means a new start. For others, it carries old burden into the new season. Personally, I enjoy autumn. I enjoy the orange and brown colors of the leaves. I’m a sweater and hoodie fanatic so the first…
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When I think about all the jobs and managers I have had over the years, I start to think about what motivated me the most to work harder and be productive. The MindTools article “Motivation: Energizing Your People to Achieve Good Things” does a good…
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As an editor, QCing documents for clients or your employer is just part of the job. But do you ever think about QCing items in your day-to-day life? Things like forms, applications, invitations, emails, social media posts? You really should. A QC is a last…
Read MoreMany of us spend more time sitting at our desks than we should. Sitting for long periods of time can contribute to poor circulation, neck problems, back aches, and even constant anxiety and stress. Do a little yoga – right there at your desk! No…
Read MoreIn the article “7 Ways You’re Holding Yourself Back from Becoming a Huge Success,” Sam Edwards of Inc. discusses how people self-sabotage their success and explains ways to overcome or deal with a lack of success. He explains that there are two things about self-sabotage…
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What’s in a name? Well, if your font name is Clearview, I’d say it’s pretty obvious. Apparently, the federal government has decided otherwise. Say goodbye to easy-to-read highway signs. The Federal Highway Administration will be reverting back to their old font, Highway Gothic. What’s the…
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