Henry Ford popularized the 40-hour work week in 1926 after he realized that working more only produced a small increase in productivity. However, it wasn’t until 1940 that the 40-hour work week became law in the United States. Although the 40-hour workweek has been the standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades, remote […]
It’s something we’ve all experienced. Our to-do lists feel a mile long. Blinking cursors mockingly stare back at us, and, there’s the feeling that there aren’t enough hours in a day. At the same time, we’re being bombarded with productivity advice about prioritizing to-do lists, timeboxing, and the Pomodoro Technique. In many cases, they work […]
Time management may seem impossible to students. As a student, your days are crammed with classes, assignments, extracurricular activities, and social commitments. No wonder this is a daily struggle. “Balancing all of those things is challenging,” said 2024 Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year Colin Moge, “and I think sometimes we’re so far removed from […]
New technologies are helping automate mundane tasks, replacing the need for humans to participate in disconnected, repetitive activities. As development accelerates, with new tools continuously entering the market, experts believe that advanced technology, with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), will not only replace repetitive tasks but also make employees more productive and help make […]
Many people struggle with staying organized and productive. They jump from meeting to meeting, complete random tasks, and have spur-of-the-moment conversations in between. Before they know it, the day is over, and it feels like hardly any work has been done. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Just because you have a calendar doesn’t mean it’s […]
Burnout is a growing concern in today’s fast-paced, bad work habits environment. The state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion hurts their job performance and the organization as a whole. While it’s easy to blame the workload and company culture for burnout, it’s essential to recognize that we, as employees, also have a significant role […]
Multitasking is often the result of our relentless pursuit of productivity. Even though multitasking may seem efficient to complete our to-do lists, it usually leads to disorganization and overwhelm. What’s more, Focusing on a single task while juggling work emails, responding to text messages, and cooking dinner is incredibly exhausting. Using the F.L.O.W. model as […]
Having trouble keeping up with your never-ending to-do list? Do you have trouble finding a balance between your personal goals, your work, and your self-care? I suspect most of you are nodding your head. It’s a feeling we all share. The question is, why do we do this to ourselves? There isn’t just one answer. […]
Is your calendar causing you more stress? Do you feel overwhelmed whenever you get another meeting invite or a teammate asks to find time on your calendar? Do you say “no” to a lot of fun activities because you feel like you just don’t have time for them? If you answered yes to any of […]
There’s no denying that flexibility in the workplace is all the rage these days. A Deloitte survey found that 94 percent of respondents believed flexible work would benefit them. Why? Forty-three percent of professionals cite less stress and better mental health as the main benefits of work flexibility. In second place was a better work-life […]
