“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” — Theophrastus. Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher, made this observation centuries ago, yet it holds profound relevance even today. He realized that unlike material wealth, time could not be returned once spent. His words serve as a reminder that how we manage our time is crucial. … Read more
My first year at RIT was 2020…COVID. Everything was shut down, and besides a few kids in the sailing club, the only person I knew on campus was my roommate. In the fall of my second year, things began to open a little, but it seemed like everyone had already found their friend groups. Then, … Read more
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Becoming a board member is a prestigious role that allows you to help guide an organization toward success. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know to achieve this goal. From understanding the duties of a board member to preparing for interviews, each section is designed to provide you with the … Read more
Skip to content After winding its way through the legal process, the FTC’s headline-grabbing noncompete ban is off the table – at least for now. Before it could go into effect in September, an August 20 ruling in federal court barred the FTC from enforcing the planned nationwide ban. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in … Read more
Mirrors are ubiquitous in our daily lives, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. From helping us groom ourselves to enhancing the beauty of our spaces, mirrors come in various types, each designed for specific applications. This article explores the different types of mirrors, their characteristics, and their uses, providing a comprehensive understanding of these reflective … Read more
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become an outlet for many. Rants, photos, and irrelevant status updates are the usual posts on these social sites. However, aside from family and friends, hiring managers and recruiters check social media profiles too. Recruiters have taken advantage of technological advances to assess an applicant’s character through … Read more
You’ve heard people tell you to network your way to a new job. But that seems easier said than done. You need a plan to grow your network. Maybe you don’t have a network or you don’t like to network or perhaps you don’t know how to network. Before you worry about any of this, … Read more
Meeting one-on-one with your boss is a great chance to ask important questions and get helpful feedback. These meetings can help you understand your boss’s expectations, get advice on improving your work, and plan for your future career. To make the most of these meetings, it’s important to come prepared with good questions. Here are … Read more
In the early 20th century, Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci was dissatisfied with the failures of the revolution in European countries and sought to explain why the revolution wasn’t taking place in these advanced capitalist countries. He developed the concept of cultural hegemony as an explanation. This concept posits that through the institutions of society—schools, media, … Read more
If you ever exchange work-related memes with your work buddies, you’ll have seen the ones on meetings that could have been emails. Almost every single employee, regardless of industry, has at one point sat in a meeting that could have easily been summed up in a few bullet points. Sometimes, however, talking about things in … Read more