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Carole Jacobs is a freelance writer and editor based in Phoenix, Arizona. She writes lifestyle, books, sports, education, and tech articles for a variety of publications and websites. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, and watching cat videos on YouTube.

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How Does Informal Learning Foster Innovation In The Workplace

How Does Informal Learning Foster Innovation In The Workplace?

Is Informal Learning The Key To Driving Innovation In The Workplace? Informal learning is often overlooked in the workplace, but it can be a transformational training tool. This is because it doesn’t happen in workshops or training courses but comes naturally through on-the-job learning, collaboration with peers, and conversations with colleagues. Think of all the

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These 4 things are keeping you from ‘rightsizing’ your life — you can start right now with just one garbage bag 

Big life changes often go hand in hand with cleaning out a home — but it doesn’t mean it’s the same every time. Downsizing a home for retirement is a different process than decluttering after someone dies. How a person cleans space for the next chapter should be known as “rightsizing,” one author said.  In

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I’m 52 and retiring in 20 years. Should I invest in a Roth IRA or individual index funds like the Dow and Nasdaq? 

Dear MarketWatch,  I spent five years as a teacher in Missouri, which made me eligible for a tiny pension (under $400 per month). Teaching didn’t work out for me, and since I will never be able to return to the profession and increase my pension, I decided to cash in my pension and reallocate the

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