It is becoming more and more apparent that colors in the office have a significant effect on productivity. The psychology of color is now being taken seriously by major corporations in the workplace to enhance employee productivity and well-being. If you want to improve the culture and profitability of your company, investing in an optimal […]
Historically, the modern calendar dates back to at least 1582. Ever since then, people have devised a number of clever ways to plan their schedules and keep track of appointments and events. However, compared to the original paper calendars, today’s digital calendars are much more flexible. For example, reminders can be sent directly to our […]
It may not seem like a priority. Nevertheless, morale is a vital component of a company’s success. To begin with, offices and businesses with high employee morale find that it contributes to increased productivity and efficiency and higher quality work, according to studies. Additionally, if your company hits hard times, your employees may be able […]
For many, the line can be thin. Trying to impress your boss is on your to-do list. The thing is, you don’t want to appear insincere or a suckup in front of your colleagues. Having an understanding of how to impress your boss can have a variety of benefits. For starters, you’ll be more likely […]
Often, people say to follow your passion when it comes to your career. Unfortunately, while this slogan is echoed in self-help books, graduation speeches, and career coaches, it may not be the best strategy. It might just be the worst advice you can get. In response to Adam Grant’s question about a “worst piece of […]
Traveling to work daily can be tiring, whether driving, riding public transportation, or carpooling with colleagues. In fact, most people dread daily commutes. Moreover, commuting is unproductive and makes work itself more challenging. If you have a job that requires you to travel to and from your workplace every day, then this article is for […]
You may be running on fumes by mid-December. Your schedule is probably a little hectic between buying gifts, decorating, attending holiday parties, cooking, and wrapping up your end-of-year work obligations. During the holidays, it’s not surprising to find many people’s stress levels increasing rather than decreasing, according to YouGov America. Additionally, one in three Americans […]
Baseball coach Tony La Russa once said, “There are always distractions if you allow them.” While certainly not wrong, we all get distracted. In fact, 99% of employees said they were distracted from their work tasks at some point during the day, according to a Poly study. Further, respondents were asked how these distractions affected […]
It is impossible to run a business without employees. After all, they keep everything running smoothly. In short, they’re the lifeblood of your business. For your team to succeed, you must ensure that they are satisfied and equipped with the right tools. At the same time in many cases, that seems more difficult than it […]
Working during the holidays is the last thing anyone envisions when thinking of the holidays. Many employees want to take PTO over the holidays to spend time with their families, which can be challenging for business owners. Managers in the retail and service industries, for instance, may have to cover even more holiday shifts during […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.