Ever heard of the term ‘focus time?’ Microsoft defines it as “uninterrupted stretches of time in your day to get your most important work done.” In other words, it’s giving a task your undivided attention for a set length. However, using the focus time method doesn’t have to just apply to work. You can implement […]
A business rarely follows a linear pattern. You’ll have days where the lobby feels like a ghost town and others where the same space looks like a sardine can. Supply, demand, and interest all fluctuate, and your business has to be prepared for the slow season and busy seasons. Luckily, most businesses can tell you […]
Trust is essential for a productive and thriving workplace. Employees do better when they have faith in the company and the leaders they work to support. Building confidence inside organizations comes primarily from more minor actions that build up over time. This increased faith leads to more employee collaboration, empowers decision-making, and increases loyalty to […]
Calendars have become more than just a way to visualize your weeks and months at a glance. When Calendars went digital, they began to offer numerous features and benefits to serve those who wish to stay organized. Calendar reminders, for example, are one feature — of many — that people use to stay organized and […]
A high-functioning team in 2023 looks a little different than it did in 2010. At that time, Malcolm Gladwell’s “Designs for Working” argued for open office spaces. Now, in 2023, nearly 26% of U.S. employees work remotely. Alone. At home. Well — maybe alone with their favorite four-legged friend. With evolving technology and work-from-home rates […]
Having a good work ethic and pursuing a worthwhile career are both important benchmarks in life. However, it’s also important to make sure you have a life outside of the office. A good work-life balance helps to ensure longevity. You can better manage stress and fatigue if you’re not always on the clock, both mentally […]
When it comes to choosing the right calendar tool can be a tad overwhelming. With so many options, it’s a challenge to even know where to begin. Would you benefit from an elaborate, colorful paper planner that has daily motivations? What about a digital to-do list created via Word? Maybe you should just use your phone’s […]
If winter makes you think of dark, cold days stuck inside with nothing to do — think again! Despite the weather, or perhaps because of it, people organize tons of different winter events around the world. These celebrations usually involve snow in some way, either in celebrating it or escaping it. Some just happen to […]
The winter season is upon us. In many places in the country, there are icy rains, snow, icy roads, layering seasonal clothes, and the low winter light that drives many crazy. Something that comes with the winter season is shorter days that get dark sooner. The shorter days are a big factor in causing what […]
The new year presents the perfect opportunity to change your life for the better. As midnight strikes and the calendar turns, your spirit and motivation are running high. But it’s no secret that actually making a change is hard, and sticking with it is even harder. Over time, that start-of-the-year motivation can degrade into resignation, […]
Howie Jones
My name is Howie and I'm a Customer Success Manager at Calendar. I like to ensure our customers get the best experience using our product. If you have questions email me howie at calendar.com