“We all have a personal recipe for productivity. One person may need six cups of autonomy and just a pinch of collaboration. Another person may require heaps of sociability and noise, with just a teaspoon of occasional privacy.” — Neil Blumenthal Although leading through autonomy has numerous benefits, it also has risks. Some people may struggle […]
Over the last few years, remote work has gone from a niche concept to a mainstream trend—especially since the COVID-19 epidemic forced companies to adopt flexible work arrangements. According to the Pew Research Center, about a third (35%) of workers with jobs that can be done remotely do it all the time. In addition, it is […]
In October, we celebrate Mental and Emotional Wellness Month, a time to focus on mental and emotional wellness. After all, the faster life gets, the more important it is to take a moment to take care of ourselves emotionally. Being emotionally healthy involves managing your emotions, maintaining positive relationships, and becoming resilient to life’s challenges. […]
It’s not just your imagination or hyperbole. Stress in the workplace is a reality. With so many tasks to complete and deadlines looming, it’s easy to see why people feel overwhelmed. In fact, 83% of U.S. workers report that they suffer from work-related stress every day. As a result, workplace stress and poor mental health […]
Managing your to-do list is never a small feat. Sure, people can make it look simple, but that’s only because they have a strong system of organization behind everything they have to do. What is that system? It’s probably calendar reminders. These act as your safety net, so you don’t lose track of what’s most […]
The calendar has existed for thousands of years, from the Ancient Romans to the Aztecs. Keeping track of time is clearly an important concept that humans recognized from the beginning, and it hasn’t stopped since. Luckily, you don’t need to carve into a stone tablet to keep a calendar. Today’s technology has dramatically evolved how […]
As a small business owner, finding ways to save time is essential, as owning a business requires undivided attention in several areas. Time is a funny thing. The more time one thinks they may have, the faster it seems to fly. A business owner must manage operations, employees, and customers — but most importantly, they […]
Managing your time wisely while on the job is a core ingredient to better work performance and reaching your goals. With the right systems in place, you can make the time in your day abundantly more productive. In turn, you’ll make your workload more doable, reducing stress. You’ll also make yourself a more predictable and […]
Managers should preserve and increase the productivity of their employees. The ultimate goals are to avoid time waste, streamline efficiency so tasks can be handled in less time, and get more done with fewer resource expenditures. However, many managers approach this incorrectly, compromising morale in pursuit of numerical productivity gains. What habits do good managers […]
As many business leaders have probably noticed, time management and productivity go hand in hand. I’ve found that on days I consciously work to manage my time, I simply achieve more. I can focus my efforts on high-priority tasks, reducing wasted time and enhancing overall efficiency. Beyond that, I can also stay more organized and […]
