productivity

Aug 09

A Case for Checklists

One of the seemingly counterproductive work habits I have is that I rely on comprehensive checklists, but it seriously works.
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Aug 04

Weekend Reading: Guest Posts 7/30 - 8/3

This week's guest posts focus on the risks of eating at your desk, just how much time you
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Jul 27

Summer Fridays and Productivity

Many offices have some form of Summer Fridays, but this ecard from someecards illustrates one pitfall of such an initiative:
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Jul 26

5 Routines to Add to Your Workday for Max Productivity

Many successful people are creatures of habit in some way; these routines to add to your workday are sure to
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Jul 25

Recharge on the Fly With a 10-Minute Nap

New research indicates that a 10-minute nap is the ideal way to recharge our energy and calm our brains. Has
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Jul 21

Weekend Reading: Guest Posts 4/27 - 5/2

Each week, I contribute dozens of career articles to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorite
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Jul 12

Indifference at Work

Let's face it: we all occasionally get what I call a case of the f*ck-its. I'
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Jul 05

The Importance of Context

This ecard from someecards may be a bit dramatic, but it does highlight an essential point for a high-performance worker:
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Jun 23

Weekend Reading: Guest Posts 6/18 - 6/22

Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on the workplace, fitness and productivity to a variety of Web properties. Here
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Jun 14

Productivity and Procrastination

If the above ecard from someecards resounds with you, chances are you've experienced Parkinson's Law at
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Jun 11

5 Strategies for Office Spaces That Motivate Employees

It's no surprise that employees' work environment plays a huge role in their overall productivity and motivation.
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