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Category Archives: The working world
Getting a tax refund this year? You just handed the government an interest-free loan
For those who have not yet filed their state, local or federal taxes, relax. You have time. And options. The worst thing you could do this weekend is rush to complete the forms just to make the deadline. You risk … Continue reading
Posted in Do it yourself, Sean Adkins, Stocks, Taxes, Technology, The working world, travel, Your money
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Casual Friday is back at YDR: What’s your office’s policy?
Tomorrow is causal Friday at YDR. You know what that means: jeans. From what I understand, this is the first casual Friday in a long time for our company. I guess you’re thinking, “It’s jeans. What’s the big deal, right?” … Continue reading
Posted in Lauren Boyer, Office life, On the job, The working world
Tagged attire, casual friday, dress code, jeans, Lauren Boyer, office, policy, YDR, York, York County
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Report: Telecommuters work more hours…and are happier
Is telecommuting taking over in-the-office work?
Posted in Jobs, Office life, On the job, Stephanie Reighart, Technology, The working world
Tagged Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Do you take sick days?
So, I’m kind of psycho. I don’t know what it’s like at your workplace, but I HATE missing one day. I get so behind. I don’t know what’s going on. I freak out about what I’m missing. It stems from … Continue reading
Posted in Jobs, Lauren Boyer, Office life, On the job, The working world
Tagged cold, employment, flu, germs, jobs, Lauren Boyer, sick days, working
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Brittany Wilson’s post on JA Biztown
If you want to read about a real representation the business world, check out Brittany Wilson’s blog post o JA Biztown. She spent the morning there on Tuesday helping students with their journalism skills. The program is pretty impressive. Brittany … Continue reading
Posted in Cathy Hirko, Education, The working world
Tagged Brittany Wilson, education, JA Biztown, York County schools
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Run during your lunch break? Reporter Stephanie Reighart does and shares her other office fitness tips
Reporter Stephanie Reighart is a very fit co-worker of mine. She runs during her lunch break and sits on a stability ball at the office, too. See her office fitness tips in the video below. She also addresses the tricky … Continue reading
Posted in Emileigh Clare, Health, Office life, On the job, Stephanie Reighart, The working world
Tagged #fitatwork, Emileigh Clare, exercise in the office, fit at work, fitness, health, lunch break, office fitness, office health, online video, running, running at work, stability ball, video
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Hands off my money: Should Social Security be privatized?
I’ve reached a point in my life when I should start seriously paying attention to the funds I’ll need to carry me through retirement. Sure, I have a 401(k), but what about Social Security benefits? From what I’ve read, and … Continue reading
‘Let’s Move York City’ aims to get residents moving, eating right through free online program
York Mayor Kim Bracey recently announced a new health initiative, Let’s Move York City, through which the city website will help residents track their weight and physical activity.
Is your office an igloo? Productivity might be suffering
I am always cold. It could be hotter than Hades outside, but I usually don a sweater and often require a blanket while sitting in my cubical. (I’m aware this isn’t normal) In winter, nine out of 10 days, a … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany Wilson, Jobs, Office life, On the job, The working world
Tagged blanket, boss, co-worker, cold, Cornell, Cornell University, cubical, Fast Company, hot, igloo, office, relationships, research, Science, study, the journal Science
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