Many of us are guilty of finding ways to stay busy, but this busyness doesn't necessarily mean we are being productive. A recent article in HBR calls this idle busyness, a self-imposed bad habit that keeps us from being idle for any period of time. [contextly_sidebar id="pKcLd3XsoFRU50QP9OZS8d2h5WBksLPx"] According...
The first 90 days at a new job dictates an employee's attitude and performance in the long-term. A new study published in the Academy of Management Journal found that both the positive and negative interactions a new hire has with coworkers and managers in the first 90 days at the...
Performance reviews can often be long and drawn out, more pomp and circumstance than actual useful feedback. Paul English, the co-founder of Kayak.com, has an innovative approach to performance reviews: he limits them to just 5 words. When asked how he came up with the 5-word performance review, English...
I've been thinking a lot about performance nutrition lately, and especially its ties to productivity and mental performance. I recently had the opportunity to try a free sample pack of GoBites (more on that in a future post) and interview Jim Gutt, the company's CEO and founder, about how his...
This infographic debates the merits of working at home versus at a traditional office. It also discusses remote collaboration tools to keep workers connected. For more on how to work from home effectively, check out the following articles: * Institute ‘Work From Home’ Fridays to Max Out Work Productivity [INFOGRAPHIC] * 1...
