This week's guest posts focus on work productivity tips, employee benefits and networking pointers. * Networking is one of the most important tools to perfect in the workforce. Here are five tips to network effectively. [PayScale] * Google is known for its incredible employee benefits, but this one just might...
One of the seemingly counterproductive work habits I have is that I rely on comprehensive checklists, but it seriously works. This practice came from my time managing upscale restaurants in Philadelphia and Atlantic City as a fresh Penn grad. The restaurant organization I worked for required that managers fill out...
It's easy to win at time management when you have a road map. Here are 10 things to try today (and every day) to crank up your efficiency. 1. Take 30 minutes at the start of the day to map out your day. Include regular responsibilities, meetings, commitments...
This week's guest posts focus on the risks of eating at your desk, just how much time you spend checking email and a full breakdown of the most thankless jobs. * Yikes! This one is not for the squeamish. Eating at your desk has health risks other than the...
Many offices have some form of Summer Fridays, but this ecard from someecards illustrates one pitfall of such an initiative: low productivity. Let's not kid ourselves: when it's gorgeous outside, it's tough to focus on work, even if said work is enjoyable. When it...
Many successful people are creatures of habit in some way; these routines to add to your workday are sure to crank up your productivity. Add one of these in each week until they all become intuitive. 1. Batch process email. Carve out two periods in your day dedicated to email...
