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How Social Media Could Affect Your Job Search | Business News Daily

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When it comes to recruitment in the digital age, many organizations perform pre-employment background screenings on job candidates. This step in the hiring process often includes searching for a job seeker online to get a look at their digital footprint.

Although you may consider your personal social media profiles to be “personal”, there’s a good chance that what’s found online will impact employer hiring decisions. Set yourself up for success by learning what a social media screening entails, why companies use it, and how job seekers and employees alike can manage their profiles to make a positive impression.

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Guide to Mileage Reimbursement Laws and Policies | Business News Daily

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If you don’t have a fleet of company vehicles and employees are driving their own vehicles on your business’s behalf – making deliveries, inspecting workplaces and gathering supplies – what are your obligations regarding fuel costs, maintenance and vehicle depreciation?

There are both legal requirements and business considerations to keep in mind when determining whether you need a mileage reimbursement policy and what it should look like. This guide explains the basics of mileage reimbursement and how to devise a policy that reimburses your employees fairly and efficiently.

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About the Time Flow System… | LifeHack

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Let’s be straight about this – the sands of time used to slip through my fingers. From my position as CEO at LifeHack, to the sacred roles of a husband and a father, my life was stretched thin, my time divided up like a too-small pie.…

Despite my best efforts, the arrival of my second son tipped my already precarious balance, leaving me gasping for breath in a sea of commitments. My health took a hit, I was chronically sleep-deprived, stressed, and teetering on the edge. The lack of time was personal, it was my nemesis, it was my uphill battle.

Back then, my life was a juggling act that constantly seemed on the verge of collapse. Between my job, my family, and the desperate attempt to retain some personal sanity, something was always on the short end of the stick.

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Deep Questions That Spark Meaningful Connections | LifeHack

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In a world increasingly driven by quick exchanges and digital interactions, many of us are yearning for deeper, more meaningful connections that challenge our perspectives and bring a sense of fulfillment. We find ourselves yearning for conversations that go beyond the surface, that challenge our perspectives, and that allow us to truly understand and be understood by others. This desire for authentic connection isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a fundamental human need that, when fulfilled, can transform our relationships and enrich our lives in profound ways.

Why Deep Questions Matter

This longing for deeper connection aligns closely with the concept of Quality Time, a cornerstone of meaningful relationships. Quality Time isn’t about the quantity of hours spent together, but rather about the depth and meaningfulness of our interactions. It’s about being fully present, engaged, and open to genuine exchange. In essence, it’s about creating moments that matter.

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Canadian wildfires cause evacuations for over 25,000 in Manitoba | Fast Company

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More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.

Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there warned the number could climb.

Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. states along the border.

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DOE orders Pennsylvania power plant to run through the summer | Fast Company

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The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered another power plant, this time an oil and gas plant in Pennsylvania, to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid.

The department’s order to the grid operator, PJM Interconnection, regarding the Eddystone power plant just south of Philadelphia on the Delaware River, is the department’s second use of federal power under President Donald Trump to require a power plant to keep operating on the mainland United States.

Constellation Energy had planned to shut down Eddystone’s units 3 and 4 on Saturday, but Trump’s Department of Energy ordered the company to continue operating the units until at least Aug. 28. The units can produce a combined 760 megawatts.

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15 Major Legal Mistakes Made by Startups | AllBusiness.com

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When launching a new startup, you can face significant business and legal challenges. We have seen plenty of legal mistakes made by entrepreneurs and startup companies.

The following are some of the more common and problematic legal mistakes made by small and growing companies. These mistakes are made at the initial formation of the business, in the early stages of growth, and when dealing with employees.

Legal mistake #1: Not making the deal clear with co-founders If you start your company with co-founders, you should agree early on about the details of your business relationship. Not doing so can cause significant legal problems down the road (a good example of this is the infamous Zuckerberg/Winklevoss Facebook litigation). Think of the founder agreement as a form of “prenuptial agreement.” Here are the key deal terms your written founder agreement needs to address:

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A Guide to Succeeding in Business Negotiations | AllBusiness.com

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To successfully negotiate a business deal you have to be prepared, observant, professional, and much more. In this article, I provide a number of tips for conducting business negotiations and closing a deal.

1. Listen and understand the other party’s issues and points of view

Some of the worst negotiators I have seen are the ones who do all the talking, seeming to want to control the conversation and expound endlessly on the merits of their position. The best negotiators tend to be the ones who truly listen to the other side, understand their key issues and hot buttons, and then formulate an appropriate response. Try to gain an understanding of what is important to the other side, what limitations they may have, and where they may have flexibility. Refrain from talking too much.

2. Be prepared

Being prepared for business negotiations entails a whole host of things you may need to do, such as:

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Donatos to Open Fully Autonomous Pizza Restaurant at Columbus Airport | Small Biz Trends

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Donatos Pizza is launching its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant in June, introducing a robot-operated kitchen at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in partnership with Appetronix and HMSHost.

The new location, situated before security in front of Concourse B, will be open 24/7 and operated by HMSHost. It will feature robotics and data science technology to deliver made-to-order pizzas quickly and efficiently for airport travelers. Customers will be able to watch their pizzas being prepared in real-time, offering both speed and an engaging experience.

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Airbnb Reinstates Anti-Party Technology for Summer Holidays to Prevent Disruptive Bookings | Small Biz Trends

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As summer travel ramps up, Airbnb is once again activating its anti-party technology across the United States to deter potentially disruptive bookings over Memorial

Airbnb announced on May 19, 2025, that it will again activate its anti-party technology across the United States for the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has deployed these defenses to reduce the risk of unauthorized parties on the platform.

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