When it comes to productivity, there is no one-size-fits-all model (as with most other things in life). What works for me, might only hinder your efficiency, and your optimal processes might just confuse me. We all need to take the time and a little trial and error to figure out...
In the world of 10- and 12-hour workdays, there seems to be little time for breaks or rest. The once-revered lunch break has now turned into a crammed "eat while you work" session. A recent article in The Atlantic suggests that you should only work through your lunch...
I've deliberately waited to weigh in on the Yahoo work-from-home ban; others have covered the story more than capably. What I am interested in, though, is why Yahoo doesn't just hire better managers. Let me back up a bit. Kara Swisher posted the full internal memo...
Most of us working-age stiffs are putting in far more than our 40 hours a week at work, but Professor James W. Vaupel of the University of Southern Denmark argues that adults should have a permanent 25-hour workweek, but work well into their 80s. "There is strong evidence that...
Work is fun when you love what you're doing and really enjoy your colleagues' company. What about when you work for yourself, though? These tips have helped me stay on task over the past five years, and they'll also help you cultivate an enriching experience...
Australian legislation that would protect and strengthen workers' rights to ask for flexible hours is gaining support from workplace law experts and unions. If passed, the bill would make it legal for employees to request flex hours, so long as this schedule shift wouldn't "seriously disrupt...
