Topic: technology

Founders Of Sleep Aid Business Bedtime Network Tell Us The Perfect Time To Shut Off Our Laptops

Founders Of Sleep Aid Business Bedtime Network Tell Us The Perfect Time To Shut Off Our Laptops

How did you sleep last night? My night was not so great. I was worried about a deadline today and my alarm woke me up in the middle of a dream, which pretty much guarantees a groggy morning. At the very least, however, I can take comfort in knowing I’m not alone. Sleep aids and advice have turned into a booming industry, targeted at those of us who are so tired (OMG, SO TIRED) but can’t seem to get any sleep — particularly women. More »

The Impact Of Technology On The Workplace: 5 Steps To Protect Your Job

The Impact Of Technology On The Workplace: 5 Steps To Protect Your Job

Do you find it hard to make ends meet these days? You are not alone. For millions of workers, wages and disposable personal income have flat-lined or fallen during the last decade. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, median income for working-age households (headed by someone under the age of 65) slid from $62,541 in 2000 to $55,640 in 2011, a 12.4% decline. While wages have been stagnant, the prices of everything from healthcare to housing has risen dramatically above the rate of inflation, leaving almost half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. More »

Why Did A Police Department Demote This Woman Instead Of The Guy Who Shared Explicit Photos Of Her?

Why Did A Police Department Demote This Woman Instead Of The Guy Who Shared Explicit Photos Of Her?

Maybe Arizona policewoman Diana Lopez thought she’d found love at the office when she entered into a relationship with a lower-ranking police officer. She apparently trusted the guy enough to send him explicit videos and a naughty photo in which she posed in her police uniform. Unfortunately for her, the jerk decided this was too good not to share. More »

Alicia Keys Is BlackBerry’s New Global Creative Director…?

Alicia Keys Is BlackBerry’s New Global Creative Director…?

At the BlackBerry 10 launch in New York yesterday morning, BlackBerry announced Alicia Keys as its new global creative director. Yes, that Alicia Keys — the Alicia Keys that keeps falling in and out of lovewith you, is married to Swizz Beatz, and puts her adorable baby son in adorable cupcake hats. She is BlackBerry’s new global creative director. Don’t worry; we’re confused too. More »

5 Social Skills Technology Is Destroying

5 Social Skills Technology Is Destroying

One of the many complaints about Gen Y in the workplace, is their lack of, well, how do you say it kindly, social skills? There are a number of things that undoubtedly contribute to this phenomenon of socially awkward young adults, but I think we all can agree that technology is most definitely the most prevalent factor. Gen Y’s ability to generate likes and online commentary, doesn’t necessarily translate into being socially graceful in person. Below is a list of the 5 most crucial, in-person social skills that Gen Y, and technophiles of all ages, are losing due to technology. More »

Facebook’s New Job Search App Will Rule Us All

Facebook's New Job Search App Will Rule Us All

Facebook plays a huge role in the job market. Recruiters and grad-school admissions teams consult Facebook to check up on their prospective employees and students. In fact about half of all employers are using Facebook for hiring these days. Facebook can also apparently predict how you’ll perform on the job. The site has become so dominant that employers are actually suspicious of people without accounts. And now that you can hired through Facebook, you can also get fired there, too. But if you think Facebook already controls your life, get ready: On Wednesday, the company made it official and launched its own job-search function. More »

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