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Settlement with the return to the office is not yet complete. Anyone would be forgiven for thinking that the week after Thanksgiving would be a slow time for the workplace as most employees try to relax things during the even slower march into the New Year. Therefore, at first glance, it is surprising to see that the office occupancy rate…

Digital transformation typically aims to increase both efficiency and profitability by using artificial intelligence to automate repetitive tasks, freeing human workers to focus on higher-level challenges. While these technological upgrades require an upfront investment, companies believe they will pay off in the long run in improved performance and financial returns. But what motivation does a non-profit organization need to have…

From the brash but supposedly visionary CEO to the superstar trader who never seems to sleep, crypto, like other high-flying industries, is full of hotshots. But when millions — or billions — of dollars are at stake, a bright star can fade as quickly as it appeared. Here are five prominent sins that rocked the crypto world in 2022. SBF…

A few years ago, migraines and anxiety affected Kate’s performance at work, and medication didn’t help. Her neurologist suggested breathing exercises aimed at increasing her heart rate variability, or HRV. Kate, 38, a financial analyst in Manhattan who requested that her first name be used only for privacy reasons, learned that HRV refers to the time gap between each heartbeat.…

The halls have been decked out and the carefully wrapped gifts are now being torn open (and many people will be discovering scraps of paper for most of the next week). But Christmas isn’t quite over yet. Since December 25th fell on a Sunday this year, many people have an extra day off today. If you’re hoping to cash in…

They had COVID a few months ago and have recovered – but things are still not quite right. When you stand up, you feel dizzy and your heart races. Even routine tasks leave a feeling of exhaustion. And what used to be a good night’s sleep no longer feels refreshing. Long COVID right? It might not be that easy. A…

In 2022, the world was getting closer to learning to live with COVID-19, and with it more and more pandemic restrictions. In many countries, that meant going back to the office for the first time in two years. The move away from the government’s stay-at-home mandate has led to companies questioning whether office workers could work from home on a…

When Kevin Erickson starts his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a low hum replaces the sound normally caused by piston pumping, gas rushing through the carburetor and the faint roar of the exhaust. Despite being almost silent, the classic American muscle car isn’t broken. It’s electric. Erickson is among a small but growing group of tinkerers, racers, engineers and entrepreneurs across the…

People have had months this year to take advantage of the holiday deals, but that doesn’t mean they gave you something you really wanted. Whether it’s an ugly shirt, shoes that are three sizes too small, or something you already owned, you’re hoping to return it. And who can blame you? Whatever the problem, when you want to get it…

Investing as a young adult is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your future. You may think you need a lot of money to start investing, but it’s easier than ever to start investing small. Once you’ve set up your investment accounts, you’ll be well on your way to saving for goals like retirement,…