Even if you believe that you have a tedious and repetitive job, there are still a variety of tasks that deserve your attention throughout the day. But, how can you possibly devote the right amount of attention to every one of these jobs? You move forward by creating a schedule for your most important tasks. […]
It’s responsible enough being in charge of your own calendar, but when you’re in charge of someone else’s calendar schedule — it can be an overwhelming experience. If you want to save time, reduce stress, and ensure that everything in your life runs smoothly, then proper calendar management is a must. Here’s how to manage […]
Instead of looking for talent in their own backyards, more and more companies are turning to remote workers to fill their gaps and expand their capabilities. Offering for remote teams increases productivity, retention, and stress. A highly productive remote team can also help reduce sick time and overall costs. Remote work leads to significant gains […]
Adding anything to your Calendar may sound like a strange way to increase productivity. However, productivity is not all about cranking out task after task without interruption. A productive life is typically based on a balanced lifestyle. Extra random tasks on your Calendar will not increase your productivity, but making time for specific tasks can […]
Your calendar is a fantastic tool. It keeps your daily routine in-check. However, some people use their calendar as a dumping ground. Your calendar wasn’t meant to include every little piece of data. But if that is what you want your Calendar for — you can use it for everything. It’s totally up to you. […]
Here’s a brief experiment for you to perform the next time you have a minute spare. Open up any calendar. It could be the calendar in your planner, the paper calendar hanging from your wall, or the online calendar you have on your desktop or smartphone. You’ll find that there are eight calendar views you […]
Over the last couple of years, you’ve heard all about companies offering their employees unlimited vacation or paid-time-off. On the surface, this practice sounds fantastic. Who wouldn’t want to work with for a company that provided such a perk for their people — especially considering that we’re in a burn out epidemic. Have you considered […]
Because time is our most valuable and limited resource, everyone should make it a top priority. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and people continue to take this resource for granted. But, the truth is, time management can be obtained with relative ease by improving upon the following skills. Clearly state your goals. You can easily […]
A secretary or administrative assistant does much more than just schedule or reschedule meetings. You’re responsible for organizing and maintaining your boss’s calendar so that they’ll always meet deadlines and never miss an important event. Because of this added responsibility — you’re probably the most crucial person in your exec’s life. Here are twenty-five calendar […]
According to a study conducted by Verizon Business, meetings are the leading time waster in the workplace. Are you really surprised by that statement? Have you recently attended a conference or a meeting where there wasn’t a single thing learned, or a sole purpose served? Likely we all have been in these types of meetings. […]
Abby Miller
Student at UC Berkeley, currently working on a degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Sciences and Business Administration. Experienced in CSX, productivity management, and chatbot implementation.