Holidays

SteelHouse Named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2018

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Holidays, Vacation, Human behavior

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SteelHouse , a leading advertising technology company, has been named as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2018.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SteelHouse , a leading advertising technology company, has been named as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2018.
  • The result is 98 percent of SteelHouse team members describe themselves as "highly or reasonably engaged," according to the Inc. and Quantum Workplace's study.
  • Team members are provided tremendous autonomy when it comes to the projects they work on and how they get them done.
  • To encourage work-life balance, SteelHouse perks include unlimited paid time off, an annual $2,000 vacation stipend, and "SteelHouse Days" a three-day-weekend every month that doesn't already have a recognized holiday.

First Truly Automatic Tree Watering System, Stay Green Launches on Kickstarter

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Monday, May 21, 2018
Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, Holidays, Kickstarter, Christmas, Culture, Time, Cultural anthropology

GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stay Green watering system launches on Kickstarter today as the first truly automatic system to keep Christmas trees hydrated all season long.

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  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stay Green watering system launches on Kickstarter today as the first truly automatic system to keep Christmas trees hydrated all season long.
  • It might be early to think of Christmas, but the Kickstarter is live now in preparation for the 2018 season.
  • Any of the over 30 million owners of a real Christmas tree each year will benefit from a Stay Green system.
  • Support the project now and be one of the first with a tree that will truly Stay Green.

CheapOair.com Names 2018's Most "Insta-Worthy" Destinations to Boost Your Social Media Profile

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Monday, May 21, 2018
Digital media, Computing, World Wide Web, Social networking services, Social media, Social networks, Holidays, Vacation, Facebook

NEW YORK, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In the age of social media, travelers are beginning to choose their vacation destinations based on how well they believe their photos will perform on their social accounts.

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  • NEW YORK, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In the age of social media, travelers are beginning to choose their vacation destinations based on how well they believe their photos will perform on their social accounts.
  • Spectacular secluded landscapes, millennia-old history, and a unique North Atlantic cuisine are just a few reasons this off-the-radar spot should be next on your list.
  • Average airfare for summer travel from the US to the Faroe Islands is $1,193*.
  • For more information, please visit www.CheapOair.com , www.cheapoair.com/mobile , or our social media pages, www.Facebook.com/CheapOair and www.twitter.com/cheapoair .

No Fun in the Sun: Many Canadian Professionals Can't Unplug on Vacation

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Monday, May 21, 2018
Economy, Holidays, Vacation, Cheque, Temporary work

But just because Canadian employees take vacation days doesn't mean they're completely checking out, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps.

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  • But just because Canadian employees take vacation days doesn't mean they're completely checking out, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps.
  • While 64 per cent typically don't check in at all with the office, more than one-third (34 per cent) will.
  • David King, Canadian president of Accountemps, offers insight into why unplugging on vacation may be difficult.
  • Professionals plan to take an average of nine vacation days this summer, down from 11 days in 2017.

THIRDHOME Welcomes New SVP of Business Development

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Holidays, Real estate, ThirdHome, Randy, Genealogy, Culture

NEW YORK, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --THIRDHOME is delighted to announce that Randy Burgess has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Business Development, joining alongside Senior Vice President of Business Development Roger Conner.

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  • NEW YORK, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --THIRDHOME is delighted to announce that Randy Burgess has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Business Development, joining alongside Senior Vice President of Business Development Roger Conner.
  • "We are fortunate to have Randy Burgess join THIRDHOME," says THIRDHOME founder and CEO Wade Shealy.
  • Prior to joining THIRDHOME in May, Randy completed the sell-out of The Cloister Ocean Residences where he used THIRDHOME as a benefit to his purchasers.
  • Randy has used THIRDHOME at other developments and knew first-hand of the value of offering THIRDHOME to buyers of luxury second homes."