Just as you got used to working with and understanding millennials, you now have to prepare for Gen Z. Here is what the Gen Z demands from Calendar. Roughly defined as individuals born during or after 1997, the Gen Z demographic is entering the workforce — a whopping 61 million to be exact. And, they’re […]
As you’re all well aware, the world is going through a pandemic. As a result, people are anxious, frightened, and suffering. And, they’re looking for answers on how this crisis is affecting them and when things can go back to “normal.” Here are a few suggestions about leading with empathy from home. Recently, I returned […]
As you are entirely aware, pandemics, such as COVID-19, can completely turn your world upside down. What’s more, the uncertainty and break in normalcy can wreck all of the strides you made in managing your time. Here are nine ways to manage your time during a pandemic. Thankfully, you can get back on track. It’s […]
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. Here is how leaders can show their employees gratitude. It’s true. By tapping into the […]
No matter how hard you try, you’re bound to get distracted sometime during the workday. One study from Poly found that 99 percent of employees report they get distracted while working at their personal workspace. And, when a team member gets distracted — productivity suffers. While there are distractions that you have no power over, there […]
Over the last few weeks, our concept of “normal” has shifted dramatically. Working from home has gone from a nice-to-have perk that some companies offered to a necessity for the majority of office workers globally. For some, perhaps those who were sometimes able to work remotely in the past, this change is a welcome development. […]
Working from home used to be a luxury for a select few employees. The joy of choosing to work at home is rapidly changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the free choice to elect to have a work from home day — it becomes an order which is not quite so appealing. A Gartner […]
Becoming a freelancer and transitioning into full-time self-employment was something that really opened my eyes to proper time management practices. When you freelance, you’re a contractor and therefore don’t get paid hourly or salary. This means you only get paid based on your results and not the time you spent working. Whether you freelance or […]
“If you want to change the world, start by making your bed,” Navy SEALs Admiral William McRaven recommends. If you wake up and make your bed first thing in the morning, McRaven explains, you’ve accomplished the primary task of the day. That sense of achievement will propel you to tackle even more difficult ones as […]
Ah, the corner office: your own private space to think and focus, free from those distracting ruffians you dealt with on your way up the corporate ladder. Not long ago, that was the dream of a middle manager. Here is how to optimize your productivity in an open office. The solo office is going the […]
