Conflict is inevitable when people work together. The challenge is especially difficult for management teams. It is our responsibility as leaders to resolve conflict in a fair, productive manner. Without conflict resolution, productivity, morale, and turnover can all suffer. Although conflict resolution can be challenging and stressful, it is integral to any leadership position. Despite […]
It’s no secret that as calendar technology has developed over the years, it has profoundly affected our lives. More specifically, in the digital age, calendars have evolved from being merely a place to keep appointments to being a vital part of maintaining a busy and full schedule. A whopping 70% of American adults use a […]
In an effort to attract and retain workers, employers offer nontraditional perks across various industries. It is not uncommon for companies to implement summer office hours, such as Fridays off or reduced work hours, in order to give their employees a break. The history of Summer Fridays isn’t clear. However, some sources say it began […]
Businesses are fragile. In fact, only 25% of new businesses survive 15 years. Why do small businesses fail? There are many reasons that a company might fail, including a lack of funding, retaining an inadequate management group, a faulty infrastructure, and an unsuccessful marketing campaign. But, one overlooked reason is poor leadership skills. The truth […]
Let’s face it. Meetings are necessary evils. In addition, you might be required to take a Zoom call, attend another meeting, check Slack, and answer emails. Do you think that’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed at work and unable to complete any actual work? As it turns out, you’re right. The workplace has a […]
Identifying organizational gaps is one of the biggest hurdles facing HR professionals and leaders. In today’s competitive job market, there are many candidates applying for every position, each bringing their own set of skills, values, and experiences. To ease this hiring process, a company can recruit internally. As a result, this ensures the selected candidate […]
For productivity and organization, nothing can replace a comprehensive calendar. In addition to their many specialized features, calendars come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The challenge is figuring out which type of calendar fits your unique needs and preferences best. With that said, why trouble yourself in finding the right calendar? According […]
Increasing productivity, improving organizational skills, and fostering a collaborative environment are all goals that business owners strive to achieve through technology. As such, calendar apps are excellent technology additions. You can keep your team up to date and improve communication with these tools. Even though most computers and smartphones come with built-in calendars, there are […]
It wasn’t that long ago when everyone lived by a paper calendar. After all, people had been using paper calendars for centuries. And for good reason. Calendars are fundamental in documenting and keeping track of the important dates and events in our lives. Today, paper calendars are no longer suitable for our busier, more complex […]
Our calendars are essential tools for staying on task, being productive, and prioritizing our time. Moreover, they play an important role when collaborating with others, meeting deadlines, and reminding us of upcoming events. And in addition to helping us reach our short-term goals, calendars are essential in achieving the long-term goals we’re set. However, how […]
John Hall
John Hall is the co-founder of Calendar a scheduling and time management app. He’s also a keynote speaker that you can book at http://www.johnhallspeaking.com.