Before we turn the page on 2021, let’s take a look at some habits worth picking up next year — Here’s to a prosperous and more efficient 2022. Sleep Better Being more efficient and improving your quality of life doesn’t have to be complicated. Very often, the trick is to get the basic details right.…
If you are looking for a simple but powerful technique to manage your time, try timeboxing. Here’s everything you need to know to get started today. What Is Timeboxing? Despite what its name might suggest, timeboxing doesn’t involve throwing punches at a clock. Rather, it means creating “boxes” of time that you assign to complete…
From “Zoom fatigue” to “pandemic whiplash,” the last months have introduced a wave of new terms into our regular conversation. One of these new concepts is “collaborative overload.” Keep reading to learn what it is and how to avoid it. What Is Collaborative Overload? Simply stated, collaborative overload occurs when an employee spends more time…
While it’s true that harmony is essential to any team, this doesn’t mean that you have to “go along to get along.” If someone oversteps your boundaries, there are professional and assertive ways to stand up for yourself at work. How to Stand Up for Yourself at Work Generally speaking, being easygoing within reason is…
Not all employees are the same, but you need all kinds of employees to succeed. Introverts in particular can be a game-changing asset to your company, provided that you know how to interact with them. They Are Great Observers One of the most important things you need to understand about introverts is that they are…
We all need some extra time to rest, especially during a pandemic. If you are planning to take some days off work, here’s a checklist to make things easier and ensure you can focus on recharging your body and mind. Make a list of things to do and people to notify. While you may think…
As the economy picks up steam, businesses of all sizes are beginning to hire again. In case you feel a little rusty, or if you are hiring for the first time, here are three mistakes you should make sure to avoid during the hiring process. Bad Job Ads A bad job ad means you’ll get…
As a small business owner, you have to wear many hats, from public relations agent to collections department. Such a complex role can benefit from the application of some basic project management techniques—they’re free, simple to put into practice, and guaranteed to make work a lot easier. 1. Break Down Your Project Into Tasks Dividing…
Going back to in-person work after more than a year of working from home poses some unique challenges, such as helping remote workers adapt to the office environment. Here’s what you need to know. Think Ahead Chances are that the employees who started working remotely will have to do many things differently as they adapt…
Conventional wisdom holds that résumé gaps are a big red flag that disqualifies a candidate almost instantly. But is there any truth to this common piece of managerial advice? Keep reading to learn more. Are Résumé Gaps Actually Bad? The first thing to keep in mind is that the job market has changed radically over…
