Baseball coach Tony La Russa once said, “There are always distractions if you allow them.” While certainly not wrong, we all get distracted. In fact, 99% of employees said they were distracted from their work tasks at some point during the day, according to a Poly study. Further, respondents were asked how these distractions affected […]
Businesses exist because of customers. Without a client base, your business can’t survive. Regardless of your business type, taking care of customers is key to your success. What can you do to better look out for your customers? Are there ways you can add value to their experience? It might seem counterintuitive, but having a […]
Software teams famously follow grueling schedules and put in mind-boggling hours to meet deadlines, deploy new programs, and support their organizations’ IT operations. Yet it seems there’s always more work to be done. Seems as though everyone is looking to improve the productivity of their software teams. Hence the software industry’s relentless drive to optimize […]
Candidates might love the current job market. As for recruiters? Not so much. The reason is the increasing workload. The problem is that there are more openings to fill, more candidates to meet with, and more requests to process. Furthermore, talent acquisition specialists must wear multiple hats with short staff because of a shortage of […]
You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is an annual depression that arises with the onset of the cooler months. Reverse Seasonal Depression, characterized by the same emotional effects but in the summer, can also be debilitating, although less common. If you’re feeling slower these days, you’re not alone — and this […]
Too many meetings on your schedule mean low productivity with all of your other work. You really can learn how to reduce your workload of meetings — and still make your meetings a success. Zoom drowsy? Tired? Exhaustion? You may be hosting, attending, or leading too many meetings. In some instances, a video or email […]
Regardless of the year-end holiday, you celebrate this is the time of year to reflect, celebrate, and give back. At the same time, it can be such a stressful season that you might feel like Scrooge. This holiday season, here are some wonderful quotes from a wide variety of people to support your relaxation and […]
It’s that time of year again — the holiday season is upon us all. From November to January, there are so many different holidays and celebrations. From religious observances to ugly sweater parties and New Year’s Eve Gala or game nights — parties and gift ideas run the gamut. As an organization and team, thinking […]
The holiday season can be incredibly disruptive, especially for small businesses and their customers. You could either be in a very slow season looking for things to accomplish or so overwhelmed by business that you feel like you got run over by a reindeer. If you haven’t started making preparations yet, you need to start […]
The importance of being on time cannot be overstated. Many people, however, have difficulty being punctual. In fact, 20% of the population struggles to be punctual, according to research. The negative effects of being late are numerous. Among them are: Lateness signals a lack of self-control to others. Furthermore, punctuality demonstrates incompetence. It is rude […]
