Beau Peters

The gig economy has exploded over the last decade, and now it seems like you can’t throw a rock without hitting someone who makes a living through it. Companies like Uber and Lyft rely on gig workers as an integral part of their business model, and increasingly more businesses are starting to shift toward using contractors and freelancers to do work that has been traditionally done by salaried or hourly employees. While this new sector of the economy does provide its workers with a decent amo...

When someone decides to pursue entrepreneurship, they understand risk-taking comes with the territory. More often than not, you’re putting your career trajectory, financial future and mental well-being on the line in order to pursue your dream of running your own business.
Just as risk-taking is synonymous with entrepreneurship, so is courage. Entrepreneurs are often adventurous enough to be in charge of their own destiny and find success. While that bold approach is admirable, you’ll need so...

To be successful, you must be the first one in and last one out. You must work extra hours, you must think about work, answer phone calls, reply to emails, even when you’re off the clock. You must put your personal life on hold to impress the boss. You must show your commitment to the company to ensure your place.
These disturbing messages are not just stereotypes of work-obsessed businessmen, they represent the mindset of a large percentage of the American workforce. Many workers, young and ...

Keys for Managing Stress in a Digital World

The rise of technology has led to a fast-paced life where instant gratification is prevalent and it’s easier than ever to engage with friends, family, and even strangers. But while technology has brought many benefits, from facilitating online learning to allowing for remote work opportunities, it’s also contributed to the stress that we experience.

Among those who experience the highest degree of digital-generated stress are Millennials and Generat...

It’s amazing all the things you can do with IoT devices and smart assistants. Sadly though, many IoT devices aren’t very secure. There’s a lot of concern about what hackers and cyber criminals can do with a single, unprotected device.
An unsecured IoT device could allow a cyber criminal access to everything else that shares the same network. For example, your smart cat food bowl might be unsecured, making it easy for a cyber criminal to gain access. From there, they might get into the Alexa u...

Having the right work-life balance is integral to maintaining one's health. A poor work-life balance can have serious ramifications, including chronic stress and burnout.
Forbes contributor for corporate wellness, Alan Kohll, writes that “Chronic stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace. It can lead to physical consequences such as hypertension, digestive troubles, chronic aches and pains, and heart problems.” Too much stress over long periods of time can lead to employ...

For others, they are much more driven to have a purpose to their career — without a purpose, they simply feel weighed down by their job. While for others, the motivation is simply to work and better themselves; no amount of money or sense of purpose will motivate them more than personal education and growth.
No matter what your motivation is, you may be sensing that a time has come to switch things up. Maybe you’re looking for more money and financial stability, or maybe you want a stronger s...

When it comes to the latest hot video game, “Fortnite” and “Player Unknown Battleground” (PUBG) are the ones people are talking about. With over millions of players battling it out every single day, it’s clear that the battle royale genre is going to be incredibly popular for the next few years.
Yet, if any developer wants to make their fortune on the battle royale game, they are looking at a long road ahead of them. The two leading games have a firm hold on the market and if any other games ...

Our culture has made it pretty easy to put workaholics on a pedestal. Though almost all American employees earn time off, many fail to take advantage of the time they’ve collected.
But here’s the thing; absolutely everyone needs time away to unwind—and yes, that includes managers. Though managers may have a wealth of responsibilities and employees to take care of, the benefits of taking time off far outweigh the drawbacks. Let’s take a closer look at why managers need to take more time off.
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