Take a TechBreak on Father’s Day

What father’s day gift are you giving to your Dad?

We took a quick poll in our office and found that the majority of our staff is investing in “upgrading” their dads and getting them more plugged in into the 21st century, updating them with the newest gadgets: iPads, smart phones, kindles, etc. Read more [+]

The Day My Phone Died: The 5 Stages of Grief

GUEST BLOGGER: Jeremy Wimmer

Last weekend I left my phone charger at work.

Denial. I check my bag again, it has to be there.  Maybe my girlfriend borrowed it?  I check my end table.  Then my bag.  Then my end table.  My coat pocket.  Back to my bag…. Read more [+]

Unplug and Reconnect to get a good night’s sleep

A recently published article on IndyStar says “Ninety-five percent of those surveyed use some type of electronics, including a computer, video game, cellphone or television, at least a few nights weekly within an hour before bed.” Read more [+]

NYC Corporation encourages its employees and affiliates to unplug!

Corporate executives are rarely good examples for taking time to completely disconnect from work. A recent survey conducted by Robert Half Management Resources collected responses from for than 1400 CFO’s. Almost 70 percent of the CFO’s responded that they check in with the office at least once or twice a week during their vacation. The practices of these executives trickle down to employees who also find themselves slaves to their mobile devices.

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