May 19, 2023 — DigitalGlue, a leading systems integration firm, has been selected as the System Integrator, on-site Project Manager, and Installer for a comprehensive 3G-SDI 576×576 Router installation for a Major US Sports League, partnering with a top international distribution service provider.

The new system is designed to provide a full suite of managed services that contribute to the main facility of the Sports League. Notably, it can facilitate the insertion of virtual advertising content for up to 66 program feeds, with downstream distribution to international broadcast partners. A portion of these feeds also includes standards conversion, further showcasing the flexibility and sophistication of this system.

In executing this ambitious project, DigitalGlue was entrusted with all facility cabling within the teleport facility. This included distribution equipment such as the patch bay, source capture, and record devices, and overseeing all cable assembly and installation.

Moreover, DigitalGlue was the exclusive provider for Project Management, Build Integration, and Build Integration Validation, carrying out these responsibilities in partnership with the Router manufacturer.

The project posed significant challenges, given its extensive requirements and tight timeline. Initial alterations to the design and subsequent finalization delays added further complexities. Despite initial design changes and finalization delays, DigitalGlue successfully navigated these challenges. Drawing from extensive experience with similar installation projects, the DigitalGlue team ensured the project was delivered on time and on budget.

Over a span of nine weeks, a crew of five DigitalGlue engineers worked to bring this project to life. The quality and professionalism of their work are evident in the time-lapse video below showcasing the project’s successful completion. If you are interested in discussing your next project with DigitalGlue, please get in touch with us at sales@digitalglue.com or call 877.822.4683.

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Hustle culture is losing its appeal with younger generations. But while they value the idea of having a work/life balance, they’re bad at it . Still, having a robust non-office life might counterintuitively benefit your work one. According to Mental Health America , “When workers are balanced and happy, they are more productive, take fewer sick days, and are more likely to stay in their jobs.” So whether your motivation is just to enjoy life more or to be better at your job, it’s worth fighting for your work/life balance.

Work/Life Balance is Harder Than Ever

Conference rooms, spontaneous conversations at the proverbial water cooler, and in-person meetings are simply not necessary for many work situations any more. With Slack, Zoom, and other digital communications taking over, much of our work is no longer tied to a physical location. That has some benefits. On the other hand, most of us no longer have the luxury of clocking out and leaving our work behind. That makes establishing a work/life balance incredibly difficult. How many times have you responded to a work request while putting your kids to bed or having lunch with a friend?

No longer having a forced separation between work and home means it’s a lot easier to ping someone with a random thought or question late at night or on the weekend when you aren’t risking waking their kids with at 9 PM phone call. Shooting off an email or a text at 9 PM is socially acceptable and reading work communications as you’re going to bed or first thing in the morning is often expected.

A “delayed” response of even 10 minutes can cause concern. Now, it almost seems like you literally have to go underground (on the subway) or take a flight to get a break from electronic communications. All our “time savers” eat away at more and more of our time.

Establish Work/Life Balance

It’s worth making balance a priority though. We all know the basics: Snooze Slack when you’re done for the day. Turn off your notifications. Take frequent breaks from the computer, etc.. But have you tried locking your phone in a safe? Sometimes that’s what it seems like it would take to get a true break.

The reality is you may not always be able to avoid working odd hours or catching up after a busy day home with sick kids. So if you must do work outside of regular hours, you can take some steps to respect your coworkers’ balance, too. Use your schedule send option. It’s the best! Instead of sending at 1 AM, schedule an email to send at 8 AM the next day. It’s a small, but worthwhile way to show respect for their time and prevent conditioning them to expect you to work at all hours.

Chances are, if you are so bold as to want a life outside of work, you’ll get a little pushback, but maybe not from where you expect. You’ll likely encounter the most resistance from yourself. Sure, there may be some unreasonable bosses, clients, and coworkers out there, but most understand that a work/life balance is NOT about being lazy or doing less than satisfactory work. It’s more about living in a way that positions you to give your best in every area. Consider what kind of life you want to have and whether your current situation reflects your values. If not, then you can read some of the (many) articles about how to establish a work/life balance .

The Bottom Line

With the current level of access, it takes discipline to have boundaries. Fight for your work/life balance and respect others’ boundaries, too. Everything will be better for it, including your work.

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For companies that hire a lot of freelancers, an Employer of Record (EOR) can be a lifesaver—or at least save some headaches if not literal lives. A partner for handling hiring temporary workers can be a key to avoiding fines and court dates by keeping businesses out of trouble. An employer of record is defined as “a company or organization that is legally responsible for paying employees, including dealing with employee taxes, benefits, insurance, etc.”

As such, an EOR deals with the administrative problems and mountains of paperwork that come with hiring, paying, and insuring workers. Outsourcing parts of business that require extremely-specialized skills and those that deal with risk and compliance can be a very wise business move. These issues have very high stakes and a partner is required when devoting the time and resources toward doing the job right simply isn’t feasible. Keeping your workforce happy and paid on time/with accuracy is also crucial to maintaining a happy workforce. In addition, the laws are always changing and audits, fines, and penalties follow when airtight systems and processes are not in place. An EOR keeps everything running as it should and serves as the employer. As such, it takes on many of the related responsibilities and liabilities while employees work for another company.

Would an EOR Benefit Your Business?

1. Does hiring new workers slow you down when you’re trying to accomplish a goal or staff an event?
2. Do you have a lot of freelance hiring needs on tight deadlines?
3. Does freelance payroll management cause your team headaches?
4. Would maintaining current headcount when engaging freelancers save you trouble?
5. Do you have compliance concerns?
6. Does your staff need refreshers on workers’ comp and necessary insurance for contractors every time you hire freelancers?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you might consider whether an EOR would help you. In addition to easing the above concerns, an EOR turns a mountain of hiring paperwork into a molehill and handles certificates of insurance, I-9s, and E-verify forms. They also terminate employees when necessary, administer benefits, and conduct background checks and drug screenings.

Bottom Line

Not every company needs an EOR, but for those who do, it’s a game changer. We find clients benefit greatly from partnering with an EOR when they need help onboarding or don’t have the capacity to handle hiring-related HR issues. Since PayReel specializes in these services, we have systems in place to make everything as efficient and smooth as possible. Sometimes, having an EOR in position can be the difference between staffing and finishing projects on time and tanking a project before it really even gets off the ground. If you think you might benefit, reach out to PayReel  and we’ll talk through solutions for your unique situation.

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Kaitlyn’s background handling property tax issues and motor vehicle dealers has sharpened her customer service skills. She loves being able to help people find solutions and just generally make their day better. Kaitlyn stays extremely organized so she can be at her best in her role. She lives by her calendar and planner.

Growing up, Kaitlyn’s parents owned a roller skating rink and the passion for skating has stayed with her into adulthood. She’s a serial DIYer and especially enjoys silversmithing and refinishing furniture. On the weekends, you might find Kaitlyn hanging out with her two pets or volunteering in her local animal shelters or soup kitchens.

Something else: Kaitlyn believes that good things take time, so if you drop by, you’ll likely find some of those good things fermenting on her counter in the form of kombucha or kimchi.

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Delve into the world of female representation in cinema, tracking some of the characterizations that have stuck to women over a century-plus of movie history.

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