Nothing beats summertime for enjoying sunshine, relaxation, and perhaps some extra time off. However, for many professionals, the reality is a packed calendar full of meetings after meetings. Meetings are likely stealing your summer hours and preventing you from getting more important work done. The good news? By implementing effective strategies, you can reclaim your […]
Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel, perpetually spinning but never getting anywhere? Welcome to the club. In a LinkedIn report, 76% of respondents said they felt trapped in their personal lives, 31% were unsure about their futures, 27% were stuck in the same routines, and 26% were lonely (26%). And that […]
Does the traditional workweek sometimes seem like a marathon? If so, how would it feel if the same number of hours could be achieved in fewer days? Enter the 9/80 work schedule. For those unfamiliar, here’s the gist. Basically, it’s a compressed workweek. However, it allows employees to work 80 hours over nine days instead […]
Summer break. It’s a time for carefree days, lazy mornings, and swimming in the pool, right? That’s not always possible when you’re juggling work deadlines with rambunctious children. When parents are working from home, the joy of sunshine can be overshadowed by the stress of keeping their children entertained while maintaining productivity. The good news […]
A company’s employees must be healthy as well. Despite this, spending all day sitting at a desk can harm a person. This sedentary lifestyle can lead to serious health issues, such as diabetes, cancer, poor cardiovascular health, and premature death. Aware of the need to enhance awareness surrounding these topics, Virgin Pulse launched Employee Wellbeing […]
Keeping track of appointments across multiple platforms can be a nightmare. Between work schedules, social engagements, and personal commitments, keeping track of everything can be nearly impossible. The struggle is even more complicated if you use both Microsoft Calendar (Outlook) and Google Calendar. Why would you use multiple calendars? It sounds counterproductive, right? Let’s say […]
Each of us has the same 24 hours in a day. Yet, some individuals seem to achieve superhuman feats within those hours. In contrast, others find it difficult to stay afloat. Their secret weapon? Energy management. By managing your energy throughout the day, you can optimize your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With a better […]
Time is the one resource we all have in equal amounts, but it often feels the most elusive. As we juggle work, relationships, personal goals, and constant notifications, we feel frazzled and behind schedule. According to Zippia, 82% of people do not manage their time effectively. As a result, 51% of a person’s workday is […]
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is much more than a simple day off from work or school. Instead, it is a day of remembrance for those brave men and women who gave their lives for our nation’s freedom. It is a day when we remember, express gratitude, and celebrate patriotism. With […]
There is no doubt that the landscape of work has drastically changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. We are no longer confined to mandatory commutes and in-person water cooler chats. Globally, a significant portion of the workforce thrives in the virtual arena, collaborating effortlessly across continents and time zones. In fact, it is estimated that a […]
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.