My colleague Rosemina recently uncovered some unnerving research about how bosses really feel about flextime, and I'd like to highlight a dangerous phrase from the linked research: morning bias. Last week's article focused on a study out of the University of Washington which revealed managers have...
Flextime is one of those perks that can help to attract and retain high-performing employees. But, it turns out flextime is just a pretty, shiny new toy that employers like to hand out. A new study found that employers still want workers to get to work early, regardless of flextime...
People of all walks of life and professions have to make a myriad of decisions based on ethics every day. Resisting unethical temptations requires effort and energy. Throughout the day, our energy wanes, and so does our self control. According to the Harvard Business Review (HBR), people are more likely...
When was the last time you took a break? Not just a lazy Sunday, but a real break. Do you take regular vacations, where you completely unplug, ignore all incoming work emails, and really just enjoy time with friends and family? If not, it's probably time you did....
What is your biggest productivity issue? What's the most frustrating thing about workflow, task management or prioritization that keeps you up at night? My clients cite a myriad of concerns. Frustration at being overscheduled. Feeling like ineffective meetings and endless email chains are squandering the precious few hours...
Glassdoor has just released their second annual Employment Satisfaction Report Card, and the results aren't too surprising. San Jose, CA took the top spot with a 3.5 (out of 5) rating for overall employee satisfaction. The other 50 cities are in Texas, Florida, other parts of California,...
