Does the traditional workweek sometimes seem like a marathon? If so, how would it feel if the same number of hours could be achieved in fewer days? Enter the 9/80 work schedule. For those unfamiliar, here’s the gist. Basically, it’s a compressed workweek. However, it allows employees to work 80 hours over nine days instead […]
Summer break. It’s a time for carefree days, lazy mornings, and swimming in the pool, right? That’s not always possible when you’re juggling work deadlines with rambunctious children. When parents are working from home, the joy of sunshine can be overshadowed by the stress of keeping their children entertained while maintaining productivity. The good news […]
Who doesn’t love Fridays? Even just the word conjures up images of relaxing, escaping the office grind, and plunging headfirst into the weekend. It’s the day Robert Smith of The Cure fell in love. More specifically, Fridays are made happier by the Power of Anticipation. In other words, people tend to be happier when they […]
Time is the one resource we all have in equal amounts, but it often feels the most elusive. As we juggle work, relationships, personal goals, and constant notifications, we feel frazzled and behind schedule. According to Zippia, 82% of people do not manage their time effectively. As a result, 51% of a person’s workday is […]
Traditional office settings aren’t for everyone. With more remote work on the rise, many are redesigning their workspaces to spark creativity and boost wellbeing. As such, the idea of working outdoors is a concept that trades fluorescent lights and stale air for fresh breezes and the calming sound of nature. But how do you create […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is no secret that hybrid work models have transformed the professional landscape. According to Gallup, 54% of Americans work in hybrid arrangements. Moreover, six in ten remote employees want hybrid work arrangements. Additionally, eight out of ten employees who are capable of working remotely expect to work in a hybrid or fully remote environment. […]
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. […]
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 […]
