All successful organizations have one thing in common: employee productivity. In fact, a Harvard study says the best companies are 40% more productive. Because of this, managing and improving team productivity remains one of the top challenges for managers today. However, this has become even more challenging in the age of remote and hybrid working […]
Thanks to budding technologies, the world is more connected than ever. A device with the power of a computer and global reach is literally in most people’s pockets. With a cellphone, you can be connected to work, family, and friends from most places on the planet. This has allowed work to have more flexibility for […]
Have you ever attended a meeting, workshop, seminar, or conference that was flawlessly executed? You know what I mean. It had the perfect venue, delicious food, seamless technology, and a smooth schedule. If you have, then you’ve experienced a meeting planner’s magic touch. Every week, there are approximately 55 million meetings in the United States. […]
Keeping up with home maintenance can feel like an overwhelming chore that’s never finished. It ranges from small things, like changing your air filter, to large projects, like cleaning out the garage. Probably the most difficult part of home maintenance, though, is remembering when it’s time to do each task. Some examples of time-sensitive home […]
Feeling stressed, rushed, and overburdened with responsibilities and not enough time to complete everything? Well, you might not be the only one who feels like this, and we can blame our collective buy-in on the idea that being busy all the time helps us get more done. We’ve glamorized the idea of overscheduling ourselves to […]
Before the internet, creating a friendship with someone was pretty straightforward. Two people went to the same school, attended the same religious group, or worked together. That shared interest proved enough to establish a rapport that eventually blossomed into a friendship. Keeping updated was easy, too. In-person conversation or a good old-fashioned landline phone call […]
Are you on a constant quest for peak productivity? You’re not the only one. In today’s fast-paced world, it has become a continuous theme. As a result, we’re bombarded with tips, tricks, and tools that promise to unlock our hidden potential and transform us into lean, mean productivity machines. Despite this wealth of information, some […]
It’s easy to get sucked into a cycle of screens and schedules in today’s increasingly digital world. We wake up to phone notifications, sit behind computers all day, and stream Netflix after work. Not only are we always on, but because of this, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors! Here’s the problem, though: […]
Being a working mom is the ultimate juggling act. With work deadlines, childcare duties, and keeping the household running, it can seem like there aren’t enough hours in the day. The good news is that if you follow these practical time management tips, you can reclaim control of your schedule and find moments of peace […]
What’s the bane of every worker’s existence? The answer will almost always be Meetings. Even though they are essential for brainstorming and collaboration, they can quickly become time-consuming. According to research, the average employee attends 62 meetings a month. Besides that, 31 hours are wasted on unproductive meetings. The result? We have a full calendar […]
