Forget the corner office … these days it’s all about flexibility. A new LinkedIn survey found that a whopping 96 percent or workers don’t care about having a corner office. Instead, they would rather have flexibility in their job. 34 percent of working professionals said they would take a 10 percent pay cut for the ability to make their own schedule.
Yikes … Apparently it is so hot in Australia right now that bats are boiling alive and falling out of the sky. No, really. It may be freezing in much of the U.S. right now, but Down Under they are experiencing a record heat wave and according to Yahoo, the bats, most of which are babies, fell from the trees in a suburb of Sydney, after the temps hit upwards of 113 degrees.
Sleep and diet … According to a new study, the more you sleep, the better food choices you make. The Kings College London study found that getting enough sleep every night (in this case, more than seven hours a night) resulted in a healthier diet, including less sugar intake. (Eurekalert)
Get ready for a shake-up in bridal fashion for 2018. According to Etsy's January Trend Guide, this could be the year that everyone from the bride to the flower girl will say no to the dress ... and opt for everything from tuxedo-inspired looks to wedding rompers. This year, it’s all about personal expression. While 99 percent of brides still want a traditional bridal party, two-thirds of brides are going for an anything goes bridal party approach. Basically, brides are telling their bridesmaids to go for any look they like, as long as it's in line with her color theme. (Prnewsire)
How many selfies do you take before you decide on one to post? According to a new survey, 48 percent of women and 58 percent of men take between 2 and 5 before they are satisfied. 28 percent of women and 13 percent of men admit to taking at least 6 to 10 selfies before they get one they like. (Marie Claire)