Did you know that January 24 is “Just Do It” Day? If not, no worries. We’re here to help you celebrate the day brilliantly and productively. In 2015, National “Just Do It” Day was celebrated for the first time. Its purpose? On this day, we’re inspired to do something completely different or accomplish that one […]
You may have heard that highly productive people wake up at 4 am, run 10 miles, and attain enlightenment before sunrise. But that’s not always true. Rather, they come in many varieties ranging from late risers, early risers, singles, couples, and family members. So what are the most common traits of highly productive people? They […]
With a new year comes new goals and new opportunities. It’s also the perfect time of year to kick bad habits and start healthier ones. Plus, this is a great time to upgrade your 2023 New Year’s resolutions to be more productive both at work and at home. To become more productive in the new […]
Historically, the modern calendar dates back to at least 1582. Ever since then, people have devised a number of clever ways to plan their schedules and keep track of appointments and events. However, compared to the original paper calendars, today’s digital calendars are much more flexible. For example, reminders can be sent directly to our […]
You may be running on fumes by mid-December. Your schedule is probably a little hectic between buying gifts, decorating, attending holiday parties, cooking, and wrapping up your end-of-year work obligations. During the holidays, it’s not surprising to find many people’s stress levels increasing rather than decreasing, according to YouGov America. Additionally, one in three Americans […]
Baseball coach Tony La Russa once said, “There are always distractions if you allow them.” While certainly not wrong, we all get distracted. In fact, 99% of employees said they were distracted from their work tasks at some point during the day, according to a Poly study. Further, respondents were asked how these distractions affected […]
It is impossible to run a business without employees. After all, they keep everything running smoothly. In short, they’re the lifeblood of your business. For your team to succeed, you must ensure that they are satisfied and equipped with the right tools. At the same time in many cases, that seems more difficult than it […]
Working during the holidays is the last thing anyone envisions when thinking of the holidays. Many employees want to take PTO over the holidays to spend time with their families, which can be challenging for business owners. Managers in the retail and service industries, for instance, may have to cover even more holiday shifts during […]
A key metric of recruitment success is time to hire. You will become more competitive in the market if you are able to achieve tighter hiring standards without sacrificing the quality of new hires. Despite this, hiring times have risen across all industries, with averages ranging from 33 to 49 days. Therefore, in addition to […]
Our society has relied on the concept of entrepreneurship for thousands of years, bringing innovations to the world and building economies. The entrepreneurial spirit has become a key component of a successful capitalist economy. As a result, President Obama designated November as National Entrepreneurship Month in 2011. A key objective of this initiative was to […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.