With the shift to remote working comes a lot of technological challenges. For example, virtual meetings are now integral to the way we collaborate with colleagues and clients alike. To a growing number of employers, the benefits of remote working — including increased productivity and greater convenience for employees — are becoming ever clearer. But there[…]
There’s no escaping boring tasks. While you may do your best to fill your schedule with engaging activities, the reality is that we all have menial, yet critical, assignments at work. So how can you power through them? Research suggests one strategy is to pair the boring item on your to-do list with another activity[…]
Interruptions are a fact of work life. Sometimes it’s necessary to disrupt someone’s flow to ask a question or to communicate key information that’s just come up. When this happens, do what you can to ensure your “sorry to bother you” moment isn’t annoying. Before interrupting, look out for signs that they might be busy[…]
Working from home has made us rethink what it means to be professional. Like feeling comfortable swapping that work suit for a sweat suit. But professionalism has always been about more than a dress code. It’s performing to your best, inspiring others, and feeling good about yourself. Let’s explore ways to act and feel like[…]
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us into constant and relentless triage of tasks and assignments. It could be shifting to a remote work experience with our teams, struggling to retain and acquire customers, or ramping up to meet an explosion of demand. And this is only work. On the home front, we continue[…]
The outbreak of the coronavirus has most people working from home. If you’re new to working remotely, these tips from a home-office pro can help you stay productive and maintain balance. The global spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is keeping people at home. Major conferences, including Mobile World Congress and Google I/O have been canceled to decrease[…]
Stop to take a mindful breath. Greater mindfulness can make you a much more effective leader. It will give you better insight on both employees and customers, and help you make better decisions. That advice comes from Charles Francis, author of “Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple: Your Guide to Finding True Inner Peace” and director[…]
Sometimes success comes down to timing. Get in on these secrets — like when you should solve problems, schedule an interview, and have surgery. Perfect Timing If you’re gonna do something, do it right — or at least do it at the right time. A few “hacks” can help you pick the best hour[…]
We tend to celebrate the legends of the lone inventors who create breakthrough ideas through their own tenacity and innovative thinking. But the lone inventor myth is—well—a myth. The truth is that whether achievements are big or small, they are rarely accomplished alone. This is a good thing because working with others makes us[…]
Being busy feels like a badge of honor to many people. After all, if you have a lot to do you might be important. But, glorifying busyness isnt’ healthy. Being excessively busy can get in the way of you living your best life How the Glorification of Busyness Impacts Our Well-Being How many[…]