Tag:

Work Life Balance

These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings
These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To U.S. News Rankings U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 2025 Best Jobs rankings, highlighting the top careers across various sectors to guide job seekers in making informed decisions. For the second consecutive year, the health care sector leads the list, with Nurse Practitioner securing the No. 1 position. The top five jobs for 2025 are: Nurse Practitioner IT Manager Physician Assistant Financial Manager Software Developer These rankings consider factors such as growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate, and salary.  The prominence of health care and STEM (Science, Tec…
Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found
Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Don't worry, be happy. Virginia is the 16th happiest state in America, according to a newly released ranking by Wallethub.  To determine where Americans are most satisfied with their lives, researchers keyed in on which states "exhibit the best combination of good economic, emotional, physical and social health."  All 50 states were measured across 30 key metrics, according to WalletHub, including things such as the share of adult depression, number of work hours, and ideal weather. Virginia faired well in two categories, but in the second half in the third:  Emotion and …
Maryland Ranks High Among 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Maryland Ranks High Among 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found
Maryland Ranks High Among 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Don't worry, be happy. Maryland is the second happiest state in America, according to a newly released ranking by Wallethub.  To determine where Americans are most satisfied with their lives, researchers keyed in on which states "exhibit the best combination of good economic, emotional, physical and social health."  All 50 states were measured across 30 key metrics, according to WalletHub, including things such as the share of adult depression, number of work hours, and ideal weather. Maryland landed in the top 10 in each category:  Emotion and physical well-being rank: T…
'Suck It Up:' Radio Host Doles Brutal Advice To Pregnant VA Woman's Husband 'Suck It Up:' Radio Host Doles Brutal Advice To Pregnant VA Woman's Husband
'Suck It Up:' Radio Host Doles Brutal Advice To Pregnant VA Woman's Husband New York Times bestseller David Ramsey didn't mince words when a Virginia man called in to his radio show to discuss his wife's unstable work history. "Alex" from Norfolk was a recent guest on "The Ramsey Show" where he described his wife's inability to maintain a job while also juggling more than $50,000 in debt with a child on the way as she seeks "satisfaction," in the workplace. My Wife Wants To Quit Her Job The Ramsey Show Highlights The topic was nothing new to the caller, who said that his 23-year-old bride has had trouble maintaining a job for more than six months at a time whi…
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Ardsley: 'It Was Right Decision' Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Ardsley: 'It Was Right Decision'
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Ardsley: 'It Was Right Decision' A beloved bakery that has been serving customers in Westchester for more than seven decades is coming to the end of its story.  The Riviera Bakehouse, located in Ardsley at 660 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be closing at the end of January 2024 after more than 70 years in business, the owners announced on the business's website.  The current owners, who have operated the bakery for 30 years, said that the decision to close was a heavy one to make.  "Despite how difficult it was to make this decision, in the end, we feel it was the right decision for us and ou…
Albany County Sheriff Addressing Deputies' Mental Healthcare Albany County Sheriff Addressing Deputies' Mental Healthcare
Albany County Sheriff Addressing Deputies' Mental Healthcare First responders in Albany County will soon have more support when it comes to addressing their mental and physical health. Starting this week, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office will have a new Health and Safety Wellness employee who will send out information to deputies on mental health awareness, as well as other important aspects like nutrition, physical fitness, and work life balance. The new wellness program was announced Tuesday, May 3, on the agency’s Facebook page. Officials said one of their main goals is to help deputies and other first responders decompress after traumatic even…
PA Lawmaker Proposes 32-Hour, 4-Day Workweek PA Lawmaker Proposes 32-Hour, 4-Day Workweek
PA Lawmaker Proposes 32-Hour, 4-Day Workweek Is your whole weekend spent recharging for the workweek?  Does "hump day" seem to never come soon enough? Then new legislation proposed by a Pennsylvania lawmaker is right up your alley. State Rep. Chris Rabb, a Philadelphia Democrat, hasn't formally introduced his bill yet, but he's calling for a four-day, 32-hour work week. The bill would ask the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a cost-benefit study of the shorter workweek. "Everyone deserves to work to live and not live to work," Rabb said in a news release. A California congressman also has proposed a fou…
Mayim Bialik Reveals Jeopardy Hosting Date During Penn State Event Mayim Bialik Reveals Jeopardy Hosting Date During Penn State Event
Mayim Bialik Reveals Jeopardy Hosting Date During Penn State Event Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, hosted Penn State Harrisburg's Women in STEAM event on Tuesday. The former Blossom, Big Bang Theory and Current Call Me Kat star presented a lecture titled, “The Big Bang Theory: Making Science Cool (& Funny)." The lecture was part of Penn State Harrisburg’s Women in STEAM Symposium, which held multiple events in March to promote working in STEAM fields to women and students of color. STEAM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Bialik is a mom of two. She spoke candidly with students about the importance of…
Working From Home? Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Tips To Stay On Task Working From Home? Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Tips To Stay On Task
Working From Home? Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Tips To Stay On Task Chances are you won’t be the only one with PBS Kids blaring in the background as your work teleconference starts. Or with the dog barking. Or with a spouse asking where the laundry detergent is. These and many other distractions might be commonplace for the weeks to come as the coronavirus rages in our area. The team at Northern Westchester Hospital understands that. And while clinicians, nurses and essential staff members remain on campus caring for community members who need them, many employees are at home supporting the mission and front-line team remotely. So they’ve learned a thing o…
After-Hours Work Email Ban May Become Law In NYC After-Hours Work Email Ban May Become Law In NYC
After-Hours Work Email Ban May Become Law In NYC For those sick of having to check work-related emails after hours, help might be on the way. Proposed legislation in New York City would make it illegal for employees to check their work emails after regular work hours, according to Fox Business. City Councilmember Rafael Espinal, who represents the 37th District, plans to introduce just such a bill. Kyle Reyes, The Silent Partner Marketing CEO, said during an interview on Fox Business, that the bill is serious, but he couldn't imagine it would pass. “To pass legislation saying, ‘You can’t force your employees to check emails after hours,…
Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving
Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving There may be yelling. But it's that honesty, along with loyalty, trust, and a "say anything" mentality that keeps the lines of communication open -- and the wheels to a family business turning, and ultimately, succeeding. At least that's the consensus of four Westchester family businesses. The husbands, wives, siblings and kids behind Sugar Hi in Armonk, Wallach Jewelry Design in Larchmont, The Modern Paint Group based in New Rochelle, and Frank’s Pizzeria in Croton Falls admit working with family is both exhilarating and challenging and often requires a unique set of hurdles.  F…
Darien Y Hosts Workshop For Women Returning To The Workforce Darien Y Hosts Workshop For Women Returning To The Workforce
Darien Y Hosts Workshop For Women Returning To The Workforce DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien YMCA is once again hosting its "Graceful Transitions" workshop for women who are considering a return to work after having children. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Darien Y. The five-hour workshop will help women begin to navigate the transition back to work with grace, openness and a perspective of growth. It will not deliver "tips and tricks," but will rather focus on identifying values, purpose, vision and creating a narrative for change. Participants will emerge inspired, nourished, connected and …