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As 5G connective laptops become more popular, should you hop on the trend? In this article, we take a look.

Will 5G connected laptops become standard? Cellular connective laptops are nothing new, but they’re not commonplace for work or personal use. In fact, they typically see sales of under a million units per year, compared to 188 million laptops…

Do you really know what's in your business' cleaning products? Turns out, most people don't.

Are your business’ cleaning products putting employees’ health at risk? Employee health and safety is a priority in so many aspects of your business; from labor policies, to illness prevention, to safety equipment, and more. One area you may be overlooking, however…

Is waking up at the same time every day the key to more restful sleep? In this issue of The Pulse, we take a look.

Is waking up at the same time every day the key to a good sleep? Everyone is time poor these days – and one of the casualties of this epidemic is a healthy night’s sleep. It’s well known that sleep deprivation has some serious consequences for your health and work…

Is your fleet monitoring against fuel fraud? If not, you should be. In this article, we take a look.

Don’t fall prey to fuel fraud. If you’re managing a fleet of company vehicles, one of the risks your bottom line faces is employee fuel fraud. A recent survey found that as much as 5% of a transportation company’s total annual fuel…

Small business owners do everything they can to make their businesses succeed. But what does that actually entail? Tasks tend to fall into 6 categories: daily operations, staffing, finance management, sales/marketing, strategy, and customer service.

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What Does an Entrepreneur Do? The Roles and Responsibilities of Small Business Owners What does an entrepreneur do? Small business owners do whatever is required to make their company a success. Here's a breakdown for aspiring owners.

Parents are most likely to take advantage of work from home policies. But there are some pitfalls, many workers end up taking on the lion’s share of childcare and household chores in their home. Careers can be affected as well with a lack of visibility in the office inhibiting opportunities for promotion.

The unexpected pitfalls of work-from-home parenthood For all its benefits, the practice can be a double-edged sword — especially for moms.

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that customers demand more contactless and seamless payments solutions. Demand for faster payments during the pandemic has accelerated innovation in loyalty programs. Instant activation of coupons, quicker updates in points increases, and more straight forward experience with redeeming your points are some of the new developments.

How Loyalty Programs Are Evolving Since the Pandemic Began We explore post-pandemic payments trends, implications, and how loyalty programs can evolve to deliver first-rate service for customers.

Workcation: enjoying a vacation destination while you’re also working your normal schedule with your employer. However, you may not enjoy your time spent on your holiday if you find it hard to keep work from infecting your personal life. One thing is important: make sure you have good wifi at your destination.

The pros and cons of taking a ‘workcation’ Take workcations if you can effectively manage both your work and your leisure. Also recognize workcations aren’t a replacement for real vacations.

In logistics, one of the biggest challenges is last-mile deliveries. New technologies could provide potential solutions: drones, crowd shipping, or autonomous vehicles. Each has their pros and cons, but bring promise that customers will be able to get their goods quicker, easier, and more consistently.

Last-Mile Innovations: Exploring Alternative Delivery Methods Beyond Traditional Couriers Learn all about last-mile innovations and alternative delivery methods beyond traditions couriers so you can adjust the way you approach it!

C-suite management often views employee well being as better than it is. With their focus being on the organization’s financial health, employee health often takes a back-burner approach. Expecting employees to pick up the slack with shortages for years has led many to quit their jobs in search of companies that better supports their well-being.

Most employees say their well-being has worsened or stayed the same — but their bosses disagree: new survey "This shows that executives are disconnected from the reality of the workforce," said Dan Schawbel, the managing partner of Workplace Intelligence.

Studies found that people who reported higher levels of well-being and satisfaction in life interacted with more people overall. But more social engagements are beneficial — to a point. Quality vs quantity also plays a role.

It’s time to take stock of your social life You don’t need to make new friends to have a fulfilling social life.

Employee engagement is up but quiet quitting is still a problem with stress levels remaining high. Employees are more dedicated to their workplaces when they feel their voices are heard but are continuing to feel that management isn’t listening.

State of the Global Workplace Report Get the workplace trends, global engagement metrics and advice on how organizations can improve the workplace in the State of the Global Workplace Report.

Everyone gets 5 stars these days. Feeling guilty of potentially hurting someone’s livelihood, has people defaulting to perfect scores. Ratings padding is particularly rampant for services involving personal interactions.

Customer Ratings Have Become Meaningless. ‘People Hand Out 5 Stars Like It’s Candy.’ Riddled With Confusion and Guilt, ‘People Hand Out 5 Stars Like It’s Candy.’