Running a business can be busy and hectic at any time. There’s a constant stream of emails to respond to, meetings to attend, inventory to manage, customers to serve, marketing strategies to develop, employees to supervise, budgets to balance, and always unexpected challenges to overcome. However, during a product launch, everything is turned up a […]
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Imagine a workplace where everything has its place, efficiency is king, and frustration is nothing more than a distant memory. Unlike a pipe dream, this can be a reality. How? Using the 5S system is an effective tool for improving productivity and organization. What is 5S? When it comes to 5S, waste is eliminated, flow […]
Globally, hybrid work has become the new norm for many workers recently. In fact, a Gallup survey found that eight out of ten chief human resources officers (CHROs) from Fortune 500 companies have no plans to decrease remote work flexibility in the next year. Additionally, nine out of ten remote-capable employees prefer hybrid work, with […]
It’s no secret everyone has a lot going on. As such, finding work-life harmony in your calendar is seemingly impossible to accomplish. You’re constantly running from work to a social gathering before trying to catch up on chores. You end the day exhausted with what feels like a million things left unfinished. Simply put, you […]
The college experience is a whirlwind of deadlines, exams, and social commitments. And, hopefully, you’re able to somehow squeeze in enough sleep as well. To put it simply, it can be a challenge to juggle these demands. It’s for this reason that the humble calendar app should become your BFF. Even if it’s not as […]
Businesses are built around processes. However, a process that works for a small office might not work for a large, multi-location company. As your company grows, you may need to change your processes to make them more efficient. This is known as process optimization. If your company is expanding, you don’t only need to optimize […]
Did you know that February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month? If not, it’s just a timely reminder that the air we breathe in our homes can significantly affect our health and well-being. Even though we often concentrate on air pollution outside, most of our time is spent indoors. In fact, we spend […]
Do you feel like time is slipping away from you? It’s common to feel overwhelmed and unproductive, juggling work, family, and personal goals, along with the constant distractions of the digital age. Moreover, the reason for burnout is too many tasks and insufficient time. In fact, too many tasks and not enough time contribute to 78.7% […]
As a professional, there are many ways you can and should improve. And bettering your calendar efficiency is one of them. The calendar is one of the most unsung heroes of the business world. Yet many incredibly busy and highly efficient professionals track their work on a calendar. And for good reason. The better you […]
IF the global pandemic and shutdown taught the world anything, it was the benefits of remote work. Offices sent employees to work from home and found those employees could be effective and efficient. Thus, many businesses have continued to encourage staff to work remotely. Many others that do require some time on-site have developed a […]