Almost half of companies (45 percent) still believe that an attractive salary and package is what motivates their workforce, despite the fact that employees cite ‘soft benefits’ such a flexi-working, work-life balance, and ‘being valued’ as key to feeling fulfilled in their job role. The findings come from recent research …
In this guide, we’ll learn how to build a modern blog website using Vue.js and GraphCMS, a headless CMS platform. If you’re looking to start a quick blog today, my recommendation is to go straight to WordPress. But what if you’re a media powerhouse and you want to deliver your …
Derren Brown is clearly on to something. And if you’ve read his books you’ll know that what he’s on to is finding ways to tap in to our fascination with how our thoughts and actions can be manipulated using some well-defined and researched techniques and principles. Add in some showmanship …
Am I depriving my family of the best (materialistic) things in life? Of course, I am. Do I feel guilty about it? Not at all. Mrs. RB40 and I are both naturally frugal and we don’t feel deprived. For us, financial security is much more important than luxury purchases. We …
A new report from Breathe commissioned to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 implies that British workers are still uncomfortable disclosing mental health issues or burnout, as nearly a quarter (23 percent) admit they would rather take an unexplained sick day than discuss their issues with their employers. “This …
Holiday sales for 2017 blew past the National Retail Federation’s estimates to include an increase of 5.5 percent over the same November – December period in 2016. The $691.9 billion sales number included more than $138.4 billion in online and non-store sales and represented an almost 12-percent increase from 2016. If …
Your productivity and your surroundings at work are intricately linked. Your workspace and your habits have a major influence on your workday. The average North American spends 40% of their day at work – and it can easily feel like longer. When you increase your productivity, you can cut down …
According to BrightLocal, 97 percent of consumers use the internet to find local services. With that kind of number, it’s pretty clear that all landscaping businesses should not only invest in a website but create a high-quality landscaping website that drives traffic and revenue. 5 landscaping website elements that drive traffic …
You’ve obtained a killer domain name and signed up for kick-ass hosting, so the foundations are in place, but what comes next? How do you actually transform these digital assets into a working WordPress website? WordPress can be incredibly easy to get up and running, but it’s still not going …
An analysis of commercial property sales during the first quarter of 2019 from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) claims that total the value of sales in Scotland fell by 21 per cent compared to the same period in 2018. The drop in value was largely driven by fewer high-value transactions …
Successful businesses make strategic decisions supported by marketing statistics. However, most business owners do not have the resources or bandwidth to invest heavily into these areas. So, how can organizations feel confident in their business decisions if they are not able to conduct primary research? The answer is simple — …
Autumn is here! The weather is cooler and the leaves are starting to fall. This is a great time of the year in the Pacific Northwest. We finally get some relief from the hot summer days and forest fires. School has started and the kids are all busy with various …
If you’re a man, each morning as you leave the house you probably perform the bleary-eyed pocket patting ritual that, after a shower, shave and a cup of tea is your sole reassurance that you are in any way prepared for the day ahead. The thinking is that if you’re …
Workers are increasingly introducing technology devices, software and other tools into the workplace without their employer’s approval, claims a new report from NextPlane that examines the extent of this growing rift and its impact on collaboration and productivity. Nearly half of professionals (46 percent) said they or their team have …
