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Studying abroad can be a daunting prospect, especially for those who are hesitant to learn a new language. The good news is that there are plenty of amazing study abroad destinations that are predominantly English-speaking if you’re looking to avoid any language barriers.  If you’re looking for study abroad destinations where English is the main language, consider these 7 options:  London, England 1. London, England  London is an excellent choice if you’re looking for an English-speaking study abroad destination. As the capital city of England, it’s a bustling and exciting place to live and learn. Plus, as one of the…

As Tax Day approaches, it is important to acknowledge the tax contributions made by immigrants—even those who are undocumented. These contributions play a vital role in the funding and sustainability of America’s public services and programs. Immigrants’ Tax Contributions Undocumented immigrants make significant contributions to the U.S. tax system by paying sales, income, and property taxes. In 2021 alone, these households contributed $30.8 billion in total taxes, including $18.6 billion in federal income taxes and $12.2 billion in state and local taxes, based on data from the American Community Survey. Individual Tax Identification Numbers At least 50% of undocumented immigrant…

Gallup conducted a survey shortly after COVID-19 forced many businesses to transition to remote work overnight. They found that, while 62% of Americans say they worked from home during the crisis, three in five people surveyed would prefer to keep it that way. Whether you’ve recently been laid off or simply looking to find a permanent remote job, there’s a lot you should know (and consider). What should you expect out of remote culture?How do you find remote jobs?How can you prove that you’d be a great remote employee without prior experience?How should you prepare for a remote interview?There’s a…

Thanks to the internet, you can do anything from anywhere in the world. So why not create 👩‍🏫 fun and shareable videos while working from home? If you’re working remotely or considering it, these TikToks capture the wonder that is the remote work experience.It’s remote work! What’s not to like?🌽💻Let’s be honest, if the laptop closes, the work day is over.Remote workers take work-life balance seriously.⚖️We got rid of the commute so we could sleep in.😴You know it’s time to get out of the house when you start talking to the walls.🤪📡Does it count as technical difficulties if there’s no…

Remote work allows you to hire top talent across the country or even the globe. If your team is geographically separated, do you need to organize and host an in-person retreat? While the answer will depend on your team and company culture, the short answer is yes. Remote teams can benefit greatly from a company retreat. And if local public health guidance suggests not gathering together, you can host a virtual retreat to keep everyone healthy. Below are a few ways company retreats can help your team and your company flourish. 1. Help Your Team Bond When your team works…

Based in Southeast Asia, Vietnam or Viet Nam is one of the most stable and fast-growing countries globally.  The average salary in Vietnam is 17.2 million Vietnamese Dong (VND) per month or 733 USD/month (according to the exchange rates in May 2023) — which is significantly lower than the average salaries in countries like the USA or UK.  This low-cost labor, a highly educated workforce, and government support for entrepreneurship make Vietnam ideal for most IT, manufacturing, and BPO outsourcing companies.  In this article, we’ll discuss stats about Vietnam’s average monthly salary and compare average salaries and increment rates. We’ll…

As global attitudes shift to favor sustainability and responsible practices, businesses are turning to impact sourcing as their preferred method of hiring. By recruiting undiscovered talent from disadvantaged communities, outsourcing companies can solve many of the problems – poor employee engagement, poor retention – that ravage the industry. In an age where employee wellbeing is more prioritized than ever before, some BPOs are struggling to provide the best work environments. Issues regarding employee engagement, turnover, and productivity are intrinsic to the outsourcing industry, and firms need to find new solutions. Impact sourcing has the potential to resolve many of the…

Companies often prefer to offshore their accounting tasks to an external accounting firm. Why? In-house accounting services can often be overly expensive due to hiring and training costs and require too much management oversight. But with offshore accounting services, you get high-quality services at affordable prices due to the low labor costs in popular offshoring destinations like India, Mexico, etc. In this article, we’ll take a look at what offshore accounting is and the types of offshore accounting services. We’ll also delve into the benefits and drawbacks of offshoring accounting tasks to other countries. Lastly, we’ll mention some of the…

Time tracking is an important step in managing time effectively for a consultant or anyone offering freelance professional services. Time tracking gives insights into how long you spend on a client project and how to improve your time management skills and productivity. It’s also the easiest way to ensure you get paid for the hours you put in. This also ensures that an employer won’t underpay or overpay its consultants. In this article, we’ll discover more about time tracking for consultants, why it’s important, and explore three popular time tracking methods. We’ll also highlight the best time tracking solution for…

PARAGOULD — Brianna Cupp of Paragould is experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime medical study abroad program in Costa Rica.The program, LeadAbroad, is two weeks long and focuses on learning medical expertise through community visits and onsite work at a free clinic in San Jose.Cupp, a University of Mississippi junior and exercise science major, learned about the program after a LeadAbroad representative visited her campus and explained the unique opportunities it could deliver. “Since my first international mission trip in 2019 I have always had a heart for underserved populations,” Cupp said.She put in an application through Phi Kappa Phi as soon as…