Listen, if you are a freelancer or 1099 contractor, you need to start preparing yourself for the upcoming tax season. After all, it is entirely up to you to file and properly handle your taxes. When you are an employee, some of your wages are automatically removed to pay for your taxes. As a freelancer,…
Keeping a single inbox organized, clean and functional is a monumental task for many of us. We use email addresses for work, personal use and even just signing up for websites. Most have several for different reasons, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all at once. But using a single email…
It may not be at the top of your priorities, but sharing a Calendar with the rest of the folks in your startup is a must. After all, it’s the best way to keep everyone on the same. It also boosts productivity and prevents precious time from being wasted. But, creating and managing your team’s calendar starts…
When most people get a day off from work, they spend time in the garden, take the family to the beach, or see friends. Mike Lalor, the Chief Medical Officer at one of the largest hospice and palliative care organizations in North Carolina, volunteers at a meat-processing plant. Mike wanted to learn how to make…
With the impact of COVID-19, there has been a greater need for employees to work remotely. And that has put more responsibilities on leaders. To say that leadership is going through a transition period is an understatement. Leading a team in a virtual environment isn’t a new concept. But some leaders are now having to…
By Miriam Edelstein, Communications Chair, Hadassah Lower New York State Rosh Hashana means “new year.” We all know that. We celebrate it. We go to synagogue. Even the not-so-observant go to services on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). Sometimes I wonder how sincere that attendance is. Are people going to show…
Doctor, Entrepreneur, Body Whisperer. Dr. Brook Sheehan has found many helpful ways to stay in tune with her body and mind. Thank you so much for your time! I know you are a very busy person. Can you tell us a story about what early experiences brought you to choosing a career in the medical…
In the world of marketing, there are many different tactics to reach your target audience. Community days are an excellent way for small businesses and other organizations to get their name out there interactively and engagingly. But how do you organize a successful community day? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to organize a…
This self-motivated persona is not amongst those who lets others decide her journey for her. She chose to become a self-employed realtor because she refused to have limitations for her growth The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide…
Jealousy, affectionately known as the green-eyed monster, gets a bad rap when it comes to emotions because it can be disregarded as a “superficial emotion.” While most commonly associated with romantic relationships, jealousy can show up in a professional environment, within friendships, family, and elsewhere. Instead of typecasting jealousy as a “petty” emotion, consider jealousy…
