For various reasons, most of us struggle with productivity at one time or another. While a lot of productivity tips, like creating lists or physical activity, take even more time out of your day, we thought we’d compile a list of productivity boosters that won’t require much effort at all. Pink Noise It’s not just for sleeping. Pink noise, which
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As we grow in our careers, at some point, many of us are moved into leadership positions. We may know our trade inside and out. But leadership just isn’t about having expert knowledge in your field. Leadership is a skill. It’s one that can be learned. School doesn’t always teach us how to become a better leader though. Sometimes we
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Are you ready to have your most productive year ever? Make managing your time a top priority for 2020. To help you get started, we’ve put together a series of helpful tips about time management. Track Your Time The easiest way to track the time you spend is by using an app on your mobile device. There are literally hundreds
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Few things affect productivity like getting sick at work. Having to miss work or feeling ill on the job is a nightmare. While you might not have complete control over getting sick, there are several things you can do in the workplace to help you avoid office germs. Avoid People Who Are Sick You might not be able to cancel
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You have probably heard that eating a nutritious lunch can not only improve your health, but it can also improve your productivity at work. But you shouldn’t just eat your lunch at your desk. It turns out that where we eat is also pretty important to boosting productivity. It seems like a good idea at the time. You have a
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It is exceedingly easy to lose focus. Everyone knows the feeling. You try to get some work done, but a notification distracts you. Maybe a coworker walks by and you chat about a shared hobby. No matter what the inciting factor, it throws you off of your groove. You lose the momentum, and it feels like you’re not going to
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Employees quit for a variety of reasons. Some people feel underappreciated, while others feel overworked. While some employees might be overwhelmed with personal issues, many reasons that workers quit can be chalked up to one thing: leadership. Let’s take a look at reasons employees quit, and how managers can avoid common mistakes that lead to higher turnover. Why Employees Quit
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We’re getting into prime vacation time. Summer’s end is rapidly approaching, and it’s getting harder and harder to put off going on vacation, taking ‘just one’ extra day off, or staring out the window daydreaming about the beach. Did you know that productivity regularly goes way down during the summer months? It’s true. With long holidays and people taking ‘bonus’
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I’m sure you’ve heard the advice from well-meaning relatives or job gurus who want you to “be the best you can” and “succeed in any job”. If you give 100% to your job, you’re going to stand out from the crowd, get those big promotions, and make things happen! But this is terrible advice. This is advice you should absolutely
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Everyone is guilty of multitasking at some point in their lives. Opening a zillion tabs in Chrome, sending an email while listening to a podcast, or having seven programs up all doing different things at once. Some ‘career gurus’ will tell you that multitasking is the key to being a successful employee or boss. And sometimes, they are right –
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