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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.

Risking It All to Thrive as a Financially Successful Creative Artist
The subtitle above is deliberately phrased: “Risking It All To Thrive As A Financially Successful Creative Artist.” Am I implying that sacrifice is necessary to earn a greater than full-time income through your art?
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Journal
Millennials—Lazy, Unfocused, Undriven Geniuses
The millennial generation has earned itself a pretty bad rap, if you ask corporate America. Actually, if you ask just about anyone in business, many have very few good things to say about us. We’re lazy, no work ethic, constantly calling off, taking vacation, no drive, can’t stay off our phones, always on Facebook, and constantly leaving "normal jobs" after a few months because we feel "a lack of accomplishment." We are the "right now" generation; the snowflakes. Whenever I hear a business owner talking about Millennials in this way, I always have one thought—wow, here’s a business that won’t be around in ten years.
By Ben Moody8 years ago in Journal
Theatre: What Took Me So Long?
Imagine a world where you don't feel pressured to be anyone else. A world where you are accepted and loved. Sounds like an oasis, heaven itself, or a paradise, right? Well for me, theatre, music, and acting helped me make it there. I love theatre and acting because it motivates me, helps me be a better person, and pushed me to an absolute breaking point.
By Kevin Rothlisberger8 years ago in Journal
Chronicles of a Call Center Agent
If you’re a call center employee, you can understand the agony of being in the customer service field. We are the imaginary punching bags that customers take out their anger and frustrations on. So what do I do? I survey people for a telecommunications company based in the middle of nowhere, Canada. Is it my dream job? A far cry from it but it pays the bills and keeps food on the table.
By SoSo Yusofi8 years ago in Journal
Marketing Psychology; Get Your Head in the Game
As a prerequisite to my upcoming articles about specific advertising platforms and techniques, first we must cover a main component of what goes into marketing. Psychology. For as long as history has had entertainment, there has always been a strong relationship between commerce and art. People are always willing to pay some sort of price or barter to acquire what they need for the stimulation and emotions art can empower.
By Christine Collins8 years ago in Journal
25 Things I've Learned as a Background Extra
I work as an extra (or some like to say, "background actress") in Los Angeles. Today marks the 25th production I've done since moving here at the beginning of the year. (I got some experience in this field when I lived in the Bay Area!)
By Allie Stone8 years ago in Journal
Harnessing the Fierce Urgency of Now
Deep customer profiles are great, but for brands trying to reach customers who are ready to buy, the big question is, "What have you done lately?"
By Rob Salkowitz8 years ago in Journal
What Being a Professional Cook Is Really Like
Growing up I have always found an interest in cooking. I grew up watching my grandparents cooking or baking various things for the family which led my interest to pursue a career in culinary arts at first.
By Myles Bowman8 years ago in Journal
Business Affairs
Some interesting conversations have begun since the spreadsheet of 40 Tory “sex pests” was leaked on the internet. This has happened in a wider climate of weeding out harassers and misogynists, so it’s quite easy to get caught up in the flow. But there is a problematic element to this, in that the list was described as a “dirty dossier” of “sex pests,” when it in fact contains allegations ranging from serious transgressions down to MPs having consensual affairs. Obviously there is a need for sensitivity and nuance, so as to not minimise the most serious offences, or to be puritanical about those engaging in sexual activities that are none of anyone else’s business. Having seen a copy of the list (if you haven’t by now, just Google “tory spreadsheet” and you’ll find it), it seems like the co-authors were Mary Whitehouse and Benny Hill, based on the language used (“fornicated,” “handsy”). It’s like a cross between a Carry On film script, and the list of reasons for entry to a Victorian women’s asylum. Another reason to exercise caution — it sounds as though it was written to titillate, belying the reality of the claims within.
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Journal
AA Auto Protection Providing Work-at-Home Opportunities for Employees
Philadelphia, PA – The number of employees who work-from-home continues to rise. The number will continue to get even larger as AA Auto Protection moves to further provide flexible work options for their employees who want to have access to more telecommute opportunities. While these options are currently available, the company wants to expand its efforts to ensure a happy and more productive workforce.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell8 years ago in Journal
Sweatshops: Shedding Light
I stood in the middle of thousands of local workers in a plastic bag factory in the Democratic Republic of Congo. My initial thoughts reflected sympathetic feelings, “hot, uncomfortable, disappointing.” I could not help but notice the satisfaction on a young boy’s face as he reached for his baguette bread, a little bag of peanuts, and a bottle of Coca Cola — a typical yet satisfying midday snack for a Congolese, a privilege/luxury that many are deprived of when unable to work in factories such as the one in which I stood.
By Roshni Shukla8 years ago in Journal
To People Who Don't Tip
Being a server, I know just how important it is to play my A-game from the moment I clock in to the very last second I clock out.
By Brittany Rose8 years ago in Journal