The 5 steps to a 4DWW
To get this done, we had 5 steps to get us there. They were: Ask the most important question Research like a scientist Get unwavering buy-in from everyone Set crystal clear expectations and targets Pitch your boss like a boss…
20 of the Best Part-Time Jobs for Retirees
sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Reaching retirement doesn’t have to mean that you’ll never work again. In fact, it might be a great opportunity to work on your own terms. Part-time work can help…
What Makes a Good Podcast (+how mine got me on Netflix)
How to come up with an original podcast idea If you want your podcast to have a real shot at success, having an original idea is key. Coming up with something truly unique, though, is no walk in the park….
7 Unconventional Ways to Find Freelance Work and New Clients
Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Veteran freelancers have their go-to solutions for locating new clients. Many rely on social media, networking, and job boards, which are all excellent ways to find freelance…
How Do Podcasts Make Money (+ how mine breaks the rules)
How to Make Money from Your Podcast After you have everything you need to make money from your podcast, you need to focus on actually making the money. Fortunately, with podcasts, making money from them is pretty straightforward. There are…
4 Ways Online Learning Can Benefit Your Job Search
DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. When looking for a new job, you’re probably busy formatting your resume, meeting with career coaches, and customizing cover letters. However, online learning is one critical step you might…
How to Cope With Job Interview Stress
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It’s a little funny, isn’t it? As a job seeker, you’ve spent a massive amount of focus trying to land an interview. When you got the call to schedule…
Taking Vacation to Avoid Burnout: Yes, It’s Essential
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Have you always been the first one in the office each day? Voted most likely to stay late to finish projects, supporting your team and company with…
10 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. At best, looking for a new job is an exciting, invigorating challenge. Sometimes, though, a job hunt can be discouraging. And if you’re seeking remote work, your job search…
SUB: 4DWW Challenge: Do you suffer from PTO Anxiety?
This is part of our series on IWT’s 4-Day Workweek Challenge, where we take you behind the scenes to show what it’s like for us as we test out a compressed work schedule. The email you’re about to read is…
Why You Need to Have a Workday Shutdown Ritual
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Beware. Your subconscious often tries to seduce you with the idea that you can send just one more email or put in just 20 more minutes. After that, you’ll…
Looking for Work Abroad? Check Out These 5 Tips
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. What should a job seeker do to find work opportunities based in another country? “In order to find work abroad, you first need to determine your destination,” said James…
How to Keep Others From Sabotaging Your Job Search
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Have you been buried in job descriptions and applications for months now without getting any traction? Beyond frustrating, it doesn’t make any sense. Perhaps you’ve diligently tailored your resumes,…
The Top 4 Roadblocks to Achieving the American Dream
Yuganov Konstantin / Shutterstock.com Everybody hopes to achieve the American Dream — although the definition of that dream varies from person to person. While pursuing your own personal goals, it is inevitable that you will occasionally run into obstacles. Recently,…
8 Milestones That Prove You Have Achieved the American Dream
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com When you think about achieving the American Dream, what comes to mind? If you are like many people, your answer may have changed a bit over time. Recently, web hosting company GoDaddy asked more than…
From Maternity Leave to 4-Day Work Week (Behind the Scenes)
Nasrin got to do all of this not because of a holiday or PTO, but because of IWT’s new summer-long 4-Day Workweek Challenge. This test is an experiment to see if having a compressed workweek is all that it’s cracked…
14 Surprising Ways Remote Work Can Make Life Easier
DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you’ve been researching flexible work options, you know there are plenty of reasons to love working remotely. There are the obvious benefits of working remotely everyone always talks…
The 4-Day Work Week Challenge
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12 Companies Putting Workers at Risk
Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Safety can be an issue in any workplace and is the reason workers compensation insurance exists. Accidents happen. But reasonable precautions are expected — for instance, not having children as workers or making people work around human…
How to Use AI to Generate Your Cover Letter
GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. When you’re job searching, you want to stand out from the competition. One of the main ways you do that is through your resume and cover letter. And because…
How to Get Salary Ranges From Employers Before Negotiations
baranq / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You just finished your first job interview with your dream company. A few hours later, you get a call from the hiring manager asking you to schedule a second…
How to Make and Save Money at Garage and Yard Sales
Daniel M Ernst / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Even though we can buy just about anything with the click of a mouse, garage and yard sales are bigger than ever. Sellers want…
The 5 Stages of Career Development for Remote Workers
merzzie / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Whether you’re considering taking the leap to a remote or hybrid job or you’ve already been working from home for a while, you might wonder how a remote position…
Countries Offering, Eligibility, How to Apply
LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you considering joining the digital nomad movement? You’re in good company if you are! In the United States alone, reports show that over 15 million Americans are…