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Entrepreneurs

The Case for Disconnecting and Traveling as an Entrepreneur

Yes, it's imperative to work your butt off, but, although it may seem counter-intuitive, it's also vital to drop everything and travel.

By Andrew Medal

Entrepreneurs

5 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Make Time for

By Lynn Perkins

Thought Leaders

On My First Vacation in 6 Years, a Flip Phone Was My Only Connection to Work. Here’s What I Learned.

By Robert Vis

Human Resources

Here’s Why Women Take Less Vacation Time Than Men — and What to Do About It

By Lydia Belanger

Entrepreneurs

Everybody Says to Work Smarter. Here Are 4 Ways to Do It.

Focusing on what you actually got done rather than boasting of how many hours you spent working is a good start.

By Timothy Sykes

Entrepreneurs

What This Company Has Learned From Making It Mandatory for Employees to Take 4 Weeks of Vacation Per Year

It charts each employee's vacation schedule, has a 'no work talk' after 7 p.m. rule and other practices to promote work-life balance.

By Lydia Belanger

Thought Leaders

The 3 Words That Define a Business Owner’s Success

That "away from office" message doesn't signal laziness or complacency. It demonstrates competence and success.

By Gene Marks

Online Presence

Facebook Fined $660,000 for Cambridge Analytica Scandal. 3 Things to Know Today.

Stay in the know in 60 seconds.

By Hayden Field

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs Actually Can Find Time for Summer Fun in Their Hectic Schedules

Work-life balance is critical, but perhaps even more so in the summer.

By Brendan M. Egan

Entrepreneurs

10 Ways to Enjoy Life Without Sacrificing Your Productivity

Balancing work and fun will yield large benefits.

By John Rampton

Entrepreneurs

Why Elon Musk Should Take a Vacation

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has gotten into spats with Wall Street and Warren Buffett over the past week.

By Hayden Field

Building a Business

Millennials Make Themselves Miserable Fretting About Work but Boomer Colleagues Can Teach Them to Chill

Research shows workers who launched careers during the Great Recession are plagued with anxieties much less prevalent among older colleagues.

By Tor Constantino

Thought Leaders

30 Percent of Employees Feel Indispensable. That’s a Bad Thing.

When you bring in automation, tell employees that just because they're no longer indispensable doesn't mean they're not still valued.

By Heather R. Huhman

Thought Leaders

Here’s the Secret to Really, Really Enjoying Your Summer Vacation

The secret is delegation. And if you follow these three tips, your time away will be easy-breezy and actually relaxing.

By Syed Balkhi

Entrepreneurs

3 Reasons Why Taking a Vacation Beats Being a Workaholic Martyr

Nobody is interested in hearing how many hours you spend at the office.

By Ryan Peck

Entrepreneurs

How to Love the Journey and Check Your Travel-Related Stress at the Gate

Good news: Even homebodies can develop a sense of wanderlust.

By Blake Snow

Building a Business

You Can Start This 6-Figure Service Business Tomorrow Morning for Under $100

The people delivering bread to grocery stores make good money but never get a vacation. That's a lucrative problem you can solve.

By Kimanzi Constable

Business News

The Number-One Thing You Need to Do Before Going on Holiday Vacation

The number one thing you need to do before going on holiday vacation is to write down your achievements this year and goals for the new year.

By Glassdoor

Thought Leaders

How Much Vacation Time Should You Be Taking?

As this year's holidays approach, you may be yearning to see friends, family and new vistas. The advice from researchers? Do it!

Entrepreneurs

Quiz: Are You a Workaholic?

If you don't take lunch and check your email on vacation, you might be.

By Rose Leadem

Entrepreneurs

A Japanese Company Is Giving Extra Vacation Days to Employees Who Don’t Smoke

The CEO hopes it will inspire more people to quit.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

5 Bad Habits You Need to Realize Are Undermining Your Leadership

Leaders who don't work on themselves aren't in a good position to inspire anybody to work for them.

By Angela Ruth

Thought Leaders

6 Realistic Tips For Disconnecting and Regaining Your Sanity

From spa days to evening strolls, these strategies may be your best bet for avoiding burnout.

By Rebekah Iliff

Thought Leaders

Burnouts, Crashes and Endless Business Plateaus

The unexpected benefits available on the not-so glamorous side of entrepreneurship.

By Jill Schiefelbein

Business News

Taking a Year-Long Vacation Can Boost Your Career. Here’s Why.

What if there were a way you could take off months, or even a year, and come back reenergized and ready to take on the corporate world? Well, there is.

By Glassdoor

Tech

Would You Be Thankful or Horrified If the Emails You Got While on Vacation Disappeared?

Arianna Huffington really wants to make sure her employees unplug.

By Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneurs

I Take a Vacation From My Business Every Year. Research Shows Why It’s Good for Me — and My Company.

Take a break. Your company will thank you.

By Isaac Oates

Building a Business

The ‘Seasonal’ Benefits Your Employees Might Really Want: How About a Trip to the Tropics?

How'd you like working for a company that each February takes its employees "someplace tropical"? How about leading one?

By Heather R. Huhman

Entrepreneurs

5 Reasons Science Says You Seriously Need to Take a Break

Summer isn't over yet! Do you and your business a favor and get out of town.

By Victoria Cairl

Thought Leaders

How Busy Entrepreneurs Like Zuckerberg and Bezos Get the Most out of Their Vacations

One question to ask yourself: How well are you serving your team if you come back more stressed than when you left?

By Thomas Smale