Habits

Nov 22

Want to Become More Productive? Get a Desk Plant

Sitting in an office all day can have you dreaming about going on a nature hike, or even just spending
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Nov 22

The Average American Leaves 12 Unused Vacation Days a Year

A new survey from discount travel site Hotwire.com found that the average American worker will have 12 unused paid
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Nov 21

Alex and Ani: The Value of Hard Work

For a company that has gone from sales of $4.5 million in 2010 to $200 million in 2013, the
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Nov 21

Fun at Work Might Help Employee Engagement, But it Will Get in the Way of Productivity

Getting a little fun into the workplace is a great way to boost employee engagement, retention and overall morale. But,
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Nov 21

JoAnn Corley, Author of 'Organizational Strategies for the Overwhelmed', Talks Getting Organized to Ramp Up Productivity

Productivity remains an idealistic view of how you want your work life to be if you aren't organized.
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Nov 21

Don't Worry, You're Not the Only One Ignoring Your Boss's Phone Calls

Keeping in touch with colleagues, employees and employers has never been so easy. With smartphones, it's almost impossible
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Nov 21

Going Into Monk Mode Will Decrease Stress for Intense Productivity

Author Greg McKeown found himself spending his nights anxious and awake while writing his first solo book. However, as someone
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Nov 20

Why You Need to Kick Your Employees Out of the Office

Listen to Jennifer Walzer's advice. Employees who have more time to do the things they enjoy will be
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Nov 20

Working Too Much Gets in the Way of Your Cognitive Function

Working long hours is a drag. Not only does it take time away from friends and family, it also leads
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Nov 20

Keep A Day Free in Your Calendar to Regain Focus

Your to-do list is full of tasks that will keep you busy for the entire week, often making you feel
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Nov 20

Productivity Tips for Lazy People

Shaking off bad habits is hard, especially when it takes so much energy to change. You'd much rather
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Nov 19

Americans Are Least Satisfied With Their Jobs [Infographic]

Americans hate their jobs more than any other country. A survey involving 8,000 respondents from the United States, Canada,
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