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 […]
Business leaders and managers often have a hard time creating employee schedules that satisfy everyone. It is especially challenging for managers to create a weekly schedule for new hires. Successfully scheduling business requires balancing the needs of the business and employees and developing a streamlined process. It can be daunting and stressful, but it is […]
To achieve peak performance at your organization, it is essential that you create and maintain staff schedules. At the same time, using clunky staff scheduling apps or Excel manual scheduling can take a lot of time, affecting your productivity. In fact, Matchr, a human resources software consultancy, estimates that managers spend up to eight hours […]
Signs that you need to improve your time management abilities and habits include: Your long-term ambitions appear elusive, you are not getting much done — and you miss or move your deadlines. There is no project manager needed in your life to manage your time and responsibilities properly. You can take charge of your own […]
Every time you turn around, your kids are staring at a smartphone or screen. Of course, they like playing video games, texting with friends, watching television, and surfing the internet on the computer. But that can become much lost time without interacting or participating in physical activity. There are ways to reduce your children’s screen […]
The creative process can be disorganized and difficult to predict. Content creators who struggle to maintain balance should assemble a production schedule to help. Content creation takes a lot of time. This is true whether you’re a writer, illustrator, podcaster, or any other kind of creator. Research, writing, collaborating, recording, editing, posting, and marketing all […]
The demand for flexible work schedules is on the rise. Almost 80% of the workers in the U.S. would prefer a job offering a flexible work schedule over one without. As a consequence, this results in employers starting to accommodate this request. So, why are so many people expecting flex schedules? Well, flexible […]
Warmer weather is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you can ditch the winter coat, take a walk, and maybe hit the pool. But, on the other hand, you have sunburns, bugs, and lawn care to worry about now. Here’s how to plan your lawn care routine. What Kind of Time […]
Family life these days can be hectic, demanding, and stressful. Most parents have to juggle multiple schedules, watch after their children, and still have time to work on their own obligations at the same time. Scheduling with Office 365 Calendar can help you keep all your events straight. Create a Calendar with Dedicated, Exclusive Family […]
The art of planning your workday to put your mind at ease and maximize productivity is the key to long-term success. But that’s easier said than done. After all, we all have different schedules and energy peaks — and distractions constantly bombard us. But, all is not lost. Here are some pointers on how to […]
