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Sustainability has become a more pressing topic over the last decade, especially in the world of business. Nowadays, it’s almost imperative that businesses evaluate their practices to align with factors such as environmental, social, and economic impacts. In the culture of social media where information could spread like wildfire, companies are deliberate when it comes to talking about their varying approaches to becoming sustainable. This is because consumers are now more sensitive to how sustainability as a practice is taken, as we all should!   What is sustainability? In a nutshell, sustainability can be viewed as a ripple effect. It’s an ideology that tackles how products, goods, and services are able to respond to changes in demands without compromising the...

For the longest time, shopping for a new desk meant looking for one that’ll fit amongst existing furniture, or one that’s on sale, or even saving up to get one you’ve been eyeing for a while. We didn't look at design beyond how they appear to the naked eye and we didn’t have good reason to! When the majority of office workers had to shift to work-from-home setups, the concept of ergonomics became more and more attractive. Working from home gave us the opportunity to create a workspace that fits our personal comfort levels and fuels our brains at the same time.    So what is ergonomics, really? Ergonomics is defined as the study of people’s efficiency in their working...

Starting a business is a huge milestone and it definitely calls for a celebration! If you’ve been scrambling for gift ideas to show your support to a family member, a friend, or your partner taking on a new venture; you’ve come to the right place!   A Reusable Notebook Suffice it to say that an entrepreneurial journey is quite the rollercoaster. It’s a constant learning and brainstorming process, both of which entail lots of notetaking! The Rocketbook Core puts together the features of a traditional notebook and a digital one. The writing experience is no different from a physical notebook, but it gives you the chance to store your notes in cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive). After digitally saving notes,...

You’re looking at your to-do list and see a project marked ‘due immediately’, yet you find yourself doing everything else but working on that for the past few hours. You start to get frustrated because it feels as if you’re stuck in an endless loop of starting and restarting. When procrastination becomes incessant, it can take its toll on your work performance and well-being. Here are tips to help you escape (and prevent) the procrastination loop!  Find out what causes you to procrastinate. The good news is procrastination isn’t tied to mere laziness. According to David Ballard, head of the American Psychological Association’s Center for Organizational Excellence, more than delaying a task, procrastination involves “an aspect that’s counterproductive, irrational or...

When the workspace is an inviting one, the work gets done. If you’re struggling to find the perfect space to check things off your to-do list, here are the top 5 coworking spaces in London that you would love!   1. Work.Life in Camden Whether it’s a creative, energetic atmosphere you’re looking for or a quiet corner for your Zoom meetings, Work.Life in Camden will certainly meet your needs. In the bustling coworking space you’ll be surrounded by spacious work desks, meeting rooms, fully-stocked kitchens, and private phone booths. For much-needed winding time, you will also find breakout rooms and get access to yoga classes, social events, free breakfasts, and Beer & Pizza nights. Book a tour here. Source: Work.Life...

As we find ourselves caught between technology and social media advancements, it has become more and more difficult to untangle from a web of interlocking responsibilities from our jobs and personal lives. We’ve gotten used to attending to emails from our phones even before getting to work or working from our tablets late at night in an attempt to lessen our backlogs. As a result, the concept of work-life balance has emerged and is now sought-after in jobs.  However, the idea of a complete equilibrium between work and our private lives sets unachievable standards. Oftentimes, we find  ourselves at a crossroads when we struggle to be successful at work whilst enriching our hobbies and personal relationships. This makes the notion...