Are you being held back from being productive? For millions of professionals, productivity is an elusive concept that seems out of reach. But for others, efficiency and output are part of the natural ebb and flow of daily life. The question is, what separates people in the latter group from those in the former? What […]
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“The home office is the worst of both worlds,” says productivity and organization expert Lisa Zaslow, CEO and founder of Gotham Organizers. “You’re not at home just watching TV, and you don’t have the excellent office resources and environment of being in the office.” Still, it’s a reality for 3.9 million U.S. employees or 2.9 […]
When it comes to any business, there are many mandatory tasks that can be beneficial to growth but also burdensome in terms of your time. If you feel like you’re being pulled every which way then welcome to the club. Running a business requires a lot of work, effort, planning and time on your end. […]
Communication is a skill that all successful leaders need to acquire and maintain — not just in business, but also life. Having the ability to speak in a calm, concise, and clear manner will help your team be able to do likewise. Sharing your vision, goals, and expectations is only one piece of the puzzle. […]
As an executive assistant, one of the critical responsibilities of your job is managing your boss’s schedule. However, when working with a busy and well-connected individual, this can become an overwhelming and time-consuming task. As a result, you may make some mistakes along the way until you find the most efficient way to manage your […]
The alarm goes off first thing in the morning. Your eyes are open-wide with panic. You have what seems like a million things to do today. How can you possibly accomplish everything? Before you overwhelm yourself, take a deep breath and calm down. You’ll always want to keep time management in mind. You will want […]
Our Calendar iPhone app for meeting and scheduling is finally here. It contains most of the features you’ve come to enjoy on your desktop version. Be a Calendar Pioneer You can be one of the first to try our productivity and time management app. Why Download the Calendar iPhone App? You want to enjoy the meeting […]
According to a study conducted by Verizon Business, meetings are the leading time waster in the workplace. Are you really surprised by that statement? Have you recently attended a conference or a meeting where there wasn’t a single thing learned, or a sole purpose served? Likely we all have been in these types of meetings. […]
As a business owner, you have long-realized the power of personalization when interacting with your customers. However, personalization has become increasingly popular when it comes to employee incentives. You can treat your team as different but equal; customizing employee incentives. Worker preferences. As noted in a report published by Deloitte, “organizations are missing an opportunity […]
Turns out, the saying goes, “fake it ‘til you make it,” may not be so far-off after all. In fact, there are a number of simple hacks you can try to quickly boost your IQ. And after a long summer soaking up the sun, it’s not a bad idea to take a few extra steps […]