Spotify prefers to keep its employees enjoying an ultra-flexible work setup, despite the recent shift at many other companies demanding their work-from-home employees head back to the office. The Swiss firm’s HR chief has even doubled down on why the streamer wants its staff to continue with their current work dynamic, even though we’re already … Read more
Amid the unstable economic climate, Costco has diversified its product lineup, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase gold and platinum bars in addition to groceries and household items. And if the latest estimated sales figures are an accurate predictor, it seems the demand for these precious metals could soar even higher in the coming weeks. … Read more
A friend in the throes of a terrible breakup texted me a link from the Mayo Clinic. The topic? Borderline personality disorder. “He had all the signs,” she wrote, referring to her ex. “That’s why it was so hard to be in a relationship with him.” According to Mayo, people with borderline experience unstable, intense … Read more
A recent study conducted by Payscale found that only 37% of employees have ever asked for a raise. The main reason? Fear of rejection or discomfort with discussing money. When feelings like these cloud our sense of self-worth, we might undervalue what we earn. But asking for a raise is less about getting money and … Read more
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” ~Albert Camus Life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect them. For years, I had been managing the usual ups and downs of life when I was blindsided by a diagnosis that would forever … Read more
Since you follow Tiny Buddha, I’m guessing you might be familiar with the benefits of meditation and perhaps have already experienced many of them yourself. I first found meditation through yoga, which I initially started at a gym solely because I was curious. I didn’t know then that meditation can help with depression, anxiety, stress, … Read more
After Hurricane Helene and with the landfall of Hurricane Milton, there’s no denying that the country’s telecommunications infrastructure is under strain. Traditional networks may be overloaded or knocked out entirely due to the cataclysm, making it difficult to carry out remote messaging. Fortunately, satellite messaging offers a vital alternative, allowing people to send out distress … Read more
As universities and colleges welcome new groups of students this fall, many professionals are embarking on a new challenge: balancing their existing work life with new study commitments. However, this is easier said than done. According to the U.K.’s Higher Education Statistics Agency, mature students are in decline, as are part-time learners. Similarly, in the … Read more
According to data from the Bureau of Labour Statistics, around 20% of small businesses will fail within their first year and 65% will fail by their 10th year. Starting and building a startup requires patience, consistency, money, courage, time and commitment. As one of the founders of Y Combinator (YC), a startup incubator, Paul Graham … Read more
There is an old cliche that says, “Health is the ultimate wealth.” Like me, many have heard this and agreed with it, even if we let it go in one ear and out the other. I thrived off being the “it” person. I enjoyed others looking to me to be “it” and do “it” all—whether … Read more