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Transcription and captioning seem to go hand in hand, so much so that many transcription services offer captioning too, but it’s important to realize that these are two very different disciplines, albeit if they do share some characteristics. … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Transcription and Captioning

2020. Enough said. While we all wait to turn the page on a year that has circled the toilet bowl, there is one last hope to put a smile on coworker's faces: send them an inexpensive holiday gift that is both thoughtful and smile-provoking. Yes, this year presents a challenge when giving virtual employees a little something for the holidays. But with a little planning, you can easily send every team member something to say 'thanks.' So after you make your list (checking it twice is optional), gather up those home addresses for WFH employees, it's time to shop! Here are a few small holiday gift items that are available in bulk. … [Read more...] about Bulk Christmas Gifts for Work-From-Home Teams

We're going to assume you're one of the smart ones who got a job in Los Angeles before planning on moving here. Yeah, you don't have to couch surf with friends while hunting for housing and a way to pay for it. However, your work is just beginning. Here are a few tips for those who need to know how to prepare for your new job in Los Angeles.  … [Read more...] about How to Prepare For Your New Job In Los Angeles

Finding a job when the economy is down is not easy. Finding one in a recession brought on by a global pandemic might seem to be impossible. Yes, the economy is not excellent, and the ongoing uncertainty brought on by COVID-19 only makes it more challenging, but this does mean you should give up your search. Here are five strategies to help you find the right job in a down economy. … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies to Finding the Right Job in a Down Economy

Digital events are part and parcel of the modern workforce, but they sometimes suffer from not having the same power as real-life events. According to Tech Republic, keeping attendees engaged is the key problem, given the distractions of home life and the fact that being present in-person gives you a social cue to listen to the message at hand. Tackling the causes of poor digital event engagement may be more simple than businesses at first think, and it starts with the selection of a digital events platform in the first instance. … [Read more...] about Making Digital Events Reach Real-Life Heights

One of the hardest things to determine throughout your career is when to leave a job. So many factors keep us in place. It could be comfort or complacency or friendships or money, the list goes on and on. However, life is filled with chapters, and you should always be on the lookout for foreshadowing clues that tell you it is time to write the next one. Let's take a look at some of the things you should be on the lookout to determine whether you should move on from a job. … [Read more...] about Should I Leave My Job?