You walk through the revolving door of the lobby toward the elevator, soaking in your surroundings—there’s not a familiar face in the building. You straighten out your suit, press #12, and take a deep breath: Once those doors re-open, your first week of work will officially begin. You walk through...
Continue reading...Unlocking The Requirements For Canada’s Digital Nomad Visa
Are you a digital nomad dreaming of working remotely in the beautiful and diverse country of Canada? Well, good news! Canada has recently introduced a digital nomad visa program that allows professionals like you to live and work in the country for up to two years. In this ultimate guide,...
Continue reading...What Is an NLP Chatbot — And How Do NLP-Powered Bots Work?
Artificial intelligence has come a long way in just a few short years. That means chatbots are starting to leave behind their bad reputation — as clunky, frustrating, and unable to understand the most basic requests. In fact, according to our 2023 CX trends guide, 88% of business leaders reported that...
Continue reading...How Remote Work Is Impacting Fair Labor Laws
By now, you’ve heard of the massive workplace transition many are calling the Great Resignation or the Big Quit. This “professional pandemic” is affecting millions of employees and employers across the country. The demand for workers remains high but the availability of skilled laborers—especially in tech—is low. With greater competition for...
Continue reading...How to Work Remotely: 10 Ways to Boost Productivity
Some people are work-from-home champions. For them, working from home means fewer distractions, more flexibility and greater productivity. They have the perfect home-office setup, they stick to a careful routine, and they crank out high-quality work on a daily basis. But not everyone falls into this category. For some, remote...
Continue reading...10 Ways Your Home Is Hurting Your Health
Hopefully, “home” is a word with which you have a happy association. If, however, you’re like most Americans, there are facets of your home that may be working against your health. Scientists have been looking at the causes of obesity and chronic illness, and some have found that they can...
Continue reading...6 Ways to Practice Lagom, the Swedish Secret to a Balanced, Happy Life
Fourteen years ago, Niki Brantmark was invited to spend her summer vacation with a friend on Sweden’s West Coast. “It was the perfect setting for the beginnings of a love affair—not only with my Swedish husband but also with the Swedish way of life,” she writes in her new book Lagom ($20, amazon.com). Pronounced...
Continue reading...How to deal with sick days as a freelancer
Getting sick is never convenient, but it can be especially tricky when you’re a freelancer. Without traditional paid sick leave, dealing with illness requires some extra effort – which is the last thing you’ll have energy to do when you’re unwell. Thinking ahead and putting a plan in place can...
Continue reading...Taking a summer break when you’re a freelancer.
It’s clear for most freelancers that 2023 has been a very slow year, and as we approach summer – a time which is traditionally quieter anyway, for many of us, we might be feeling conflicted between taking some solid rest during the summer, and pushing ahead to keep our business...
Continue reading...The Evolution of Chatbots: From Scripted Responses to AI Conversationalists
In the computerized age, chatbots have become pervasive, filling in as remote helpers, client care specialists, and even colleagues. These simulated intelligence driven conversational connection points have made considerable progress since their origin, advancing from basic prearranged reactions to modern virtual elements equipped for taking part in significant discussions. How...
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