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Three Ways to Handle Workplace Clashes
A healthy workplace fosters a happy environment. However, that’s not always the case, and sometimes interpersonal relationships with colleagues can take a lot of work. Common workplace clashes can include communication breakdowns, cultural clashes, and work style clashes writes Ali Walker for The Guardian. Here are ways to handle conflict with co-workers and perhaps…
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Why Quiet Hiring is the Latest Workplace Trend of 2023
Quiet quitting was common in the workplace lexicon of 2022, mainly targeted at Gen Z or Millennial employees who emotionally checked out at their jobs. Others exploited the phrase to describe employees who aim to have a healthy work-life balance. No matter how you describe it, quiet quitting has become the catchphrase apparent of The…
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Two Veteran ACJ Team Members Take Role of President, VP of Marketing
American Community Journals is excited to announce the promotion of two longtime team members, Kim McGuane and Mitchell Phillips. American Community Journals is the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today. These platforms highlight positive upbeat stories of each county reaching audiences across the Delaware Valley. McGuane, who has 20…
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Three High Demand Remote Side Hustles That Pay Six Figures
Are you looking for another source of income but don’t want to give up your full-time job? There are plenty of side hustles that pay up to six figures and can even be done from home. Here are three in-demand remote side hustles according to Freelancer.com and CNBC. Design Average annual salary: $75,789-$263,571 Plenty of…
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Four Ways to Impress Your Boss if You Work Remotely
It can be difficult to make an impression on your coworkers if you work virtually. When you’re not seeing your boss in organic settings, it might be harder to strike up a conversation with them. Here are tips on how to impress your boss if you work remotely, according to the website FlexJobs. Check In…
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Five Signs You Should Quit Your Job
In the age of quiet quitting and The Great Resignation, more people are leaving their jobs for positions that better fit their needs. There are many reasons why one may want to leave their job, but they still may be uncertain. Here are five signs you should quit your job, according to GoBankingRates.com. Being…
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Five Remote Work Apps to Use When Working From Home
Remote work is rising in popularity, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. Here are some remote work apps you can download that will help ease you into your remote job, according to the technology publication MUO. Clockify Even though you’re not in an office, it’s still important that you get paid fairly. This…
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It Is Cheaper to Rent or Own a Home in the Philly Area?
Renting a median-priced three-bedroom house in the Philadelphia region is more affordable than buying one, even though rents have increased faster than home prices, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A report by the national real estate data company Attom analyzed rental prices for 2023 and 2022 home prices and measured housing costs as…
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High Prices by PA Liquor Control Board Puts Pennsylvanians in Low Spirits
Shoppers at state-owned wine and liquor stores were met with an unwelcome sight earlier this month: as Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board increased prices on more than 3,500 products by around four percent, according to a staff report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The agency went through with the increase despite receiving some pushback, including from the…
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Why It’s Important to Take a Break at Work
It’s very easy to be consumed and overwhelmed by your workload, and the rise of remote work can have a severe impact on your personal life. Even doing something that you’re passionate about can cause burnout writes Joseph Liu for Forbes. He tells us reasons why it’s important to take a break from work. Self-Rejuvenation …
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City Dwellers Try Remote Work in Rural Pennsylvania
A new initiative is attempting to capitalize on the massive shift to remote work that took place during the pandemic and help solve the issue of sustained population decline in rural Pennsylvania, writes Samantha Spengler for the Philadelphia Magazine. The Wilds Are Working program offers city dwellers in the Keystone State who are currently working…
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There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060
According to a new report by Delaware River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last until 2060, even through possibly dry years, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. This is good news for more than 13 million people across four states, including Pennsylvania, who get their drinking water from the Basin. “In…
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Data Analytics Graduates Research Risk Tolerance Through Assistantship
Penn State Great Valley students find a variety of ways to apply their skills outside of the classroom, including through part-time research assistantships to assist faculty. For recent Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics graduates Abhay Chamu Haridas and Rudraksh Mishra, the knowledge they’ve gained from their assistantships has been invaluable in many ways. Haridas and Mishra spent…
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Six Side Hustles for People Over 50
While millennials and Gen Z are known for the gig economy, there are ample opportunities for people over the age of 50. Here are six side hustles for people to pursue in that age range, according to GoBankingRates.com. Craft Seller The pay for this side gig varies based on what you make, and how…
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Four Questions to Ask Your Potential Boss
While preparing for an interview and tweaking your resume might be the first to come to mind when job-hunting, there are other things to consider. One of the tasks that some people neglect is knowing the right questions to ask their potential employers. Here are the top four questions to ask future bosses when job…
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Four Side Hustles for When You Don’t Have A Lot of Free Time
In the age of inflation and a looming recession, making extra cash can be a lifesaver. However, with 9-5 jobs and double shifts, not everyone has time for a second job. But there are plenty of side hustles that only take a few hours a week, perfect for someone with a demanding job. Here are…
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lots of Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania keeps adding millionaires and climbing up the list of states with the most million-dollar earners, write Ty West and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to new data from the Internal Revenue Service, in 2020, there were 18,720 tax returns filed in the Keystone State that had adjusted gross income exceeding $1…
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Five Tips on How to Land a High Paying Remote Job
Remote work is all the rage right now, and there are some positions that can help you make bank. Researching these roles might require some effort, and the first step should be assessing your financial situation to figure out a salary range that works for you, writes Kimberli Lowe-MacAuley for FlexJobs.com. Here are some tips…
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