Security and privacy is something you should be thinking about often. If you’re a business leader, you want to ensure protocols are implemented to keep your employees and your client’s personal information secure. As a freelancer or contractor, you want to ensure that your personal banking information is only shared with reputable clients for invoicing […]
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Juggling multiple projects with various due dates can make your head spin. You may think you’re organized and on top of everything until you miss a crucial deadline. In today’s digital-savvy world, many turn to digital lists to create and organize to-do items. If you’re a Microsoft Outlook user, there are two main features to […]
It can be challenging to keep up with the constant changes in the business world. Businesses of all sizes can be challenged by new technologies, competitors, and economic conditions. Keeping this in mind, businesses must adapt and cope with change effectively to succeed. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to […]
The pandemic initially brought about remote work as a temporary solution. Yet, it has been proven to be sustainable and beneficial to both employers and employees. This could explain why a study by Stanford, Harvard, and other institutions supports the idea that remote work is becoming more and more common. It was found that 12.2% […]
Meetings make the business world go round. However, it often feels like meetings are actually slowing everything down. There are some stark differences between an effective meeting and a waste of time. When you’re in charge of a meeting, you always want to trend toward the former. As common as meetings are, there’s not always […]
“A dream is a wish your heart makes,” says the Cinderella song. While your dreams during sleep might not be your true wishes, your goals in life are. Part of living a motivated life involves setting goals for yourself. But sometimes, you might not know where to start in making those goals a reality. Making […]
Collaborative events come in all shapes and sizes. Some are as small as school projects with a pair of classmates. Others are as large as company workshops, with dozens of guests planning to be in attendance. Each gathering is important — no matter the size. They can also be equally challenging to organize and execute […]
Being driven and willing to go the extra mile are great qualities to have. These traits are especially desired by employers, too. While taking the initiative and working hard is great, sometimes the lines between “hard worker” and “over-worker” can begin to blur. Overcommitment to too many tasks and assignments can be easier than you […]
Staying organized is one of the best approaches to keeping a schedule. Finding what you need and staying on track of upcoming meetings, events, or appointments is easier. However, if you’re new to keeping a schedule or have difficulty developing organizational techniques, you might consider color-coding. Color-coding is a pretty straightforward technique for maintaining an […]
Work is such an integral part of our lives. As important as work is, it’s not typically our first choice of activity each day. The activities we really want to pursue, such as hobbies, entertainment, and time with family, tend to take a backseat when work is concerned. The challenge is figuring out how to […]