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For many people one thing weighs heavily on their mind during the holidays: vacation time. December will likely be the most popular month of the year for paid time off (PTO) requests. The average American has 10 days of PTO per year, along with 10 federal holidays. The end of the year not only brings up issues on how to handle PTO, but also how to plan for the next year, what days are rolling over, and if any time needs to be used up. This week, we’re breaking down how to navigate vacation time so you can enjoy the season!

Whether you’re going back to work on Black Friday or enjoying a long weekend, the Thanksgiving holiday marks an important time to express gratitude, relax, and prepare for the rest of 2019. Read below for five tips on navigating the Thanksgiving season as a working professional!

It’s the season for expressing gratitude and giving thanks. Not just for family and friends, but your business, coworkers, boss, and even your workspace too. Gratitude is all about small gestures. It doesn’t take a lot of work to make an impact. Before you head out of the office for turkey day, take the time to express your gratitude at work.

The holiday season has a lot of perks, but with all the celebrations and time-off comes increased stressed and anxiety at work. According to the American Institute of Stress, 65% of workers surveyed said stress from work caused difficulties in their lives. In 2019, when we can access work from our phones and demands often stretch beyond 9-5, it is more important than ever to learn how to stay calm. Here are four tips for tapping into your zen side at work:

Whether you are a business owner or an employee, fall is the best season for any member of the workforce. The cooler temperatures, the timing between holidays and sun, and being the last chance to create change in 2019 all lead to the perfect storm for having your most productive and transformative month at work yet. This fall, learn how to capitalize on the time of year with these three tips!

October is National Book Month, a time to celebrate our favorite genres, authors, and topics. Nowadays, with phones at our fingertips, it’s easy to push reading aside in favor of social media, video games, and T.V. Despite all the tech temptation, books continue to play an important role in our lives. They provide an escape, help with self-improvement and serve as an entre into worlds of information. To celebrate the end of National Book Month, we’ve rounded up some top picks for business and personal development. Once there's a title that speaks to you, head to your favorite local bookseller or library and get to reading!

October is National Cybersecurity Month, giving us a great reason to not only talk about safety but also how to approach technology in the office. We use our computers and phones without a second thought- but isn't it time to be more intentional with our technology? Technology can ultimately impact the success of a business, and one must harness its power to work for their business.

New initiatives, products, re-brands, or welcoming new employees- any type of growth or change is important to celebrate as a company! Launch events are not only a fun way to bring people together, but they are crucial in promoting and curating the image for your brand and company. Instead of throwing a run-of-the-mill happy hour or cocktail party, put some thought into your launch event and knock it out of the park with these three steps.

Last week was International Podcast Day- a time to celebrate one of the fastest-rising and biggest new media platforms. When it comes to your work life, podcasts are perfect for commuting or sitting at your desk. Just slip in your headphones and be transported! Unlike audiobooks, podcasts are shorter and have reoccurring series. You can look forward to new episodes every week and easily bounce around between shows and categories. We compiled some of the best options (including AdvantEdge employee favorites) to get you started!

Who says goals are just for the new year? The end of the year brings a time to hone in on what you want to achieve. While Q4 is full of work deadlines, holidays, travel, and events, it’s also a great time to center yourself before 2020. January will be here in a blink of an eye, so let’s focus and get serious about Q4 goals to help close out the year strong.