Is it difficult for you to stay focused during the winter? You’re not alone if you feel the winter blues or suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In fact, during this time, we tend to feel more gloomy and fall into a depression cycle. In turn, we may experience the following symptoms: Feeling sluggish, irritable, […]
We all wish we could get more done in less time. The more productive we are, the more likely we are to receive that raise, the more personal time we’ll have, and the closer we’ll be to reaching our goals. At the same time, working harder won’t happen if you bully yourself. You can’t magically […]
A new generation of niche applications is boosting efficiency and productivity for companies, large and small. The effort to find an app that meets the specific needs of your business could be a significant shot in the arm as we head into economic uncertainty. According to a recent Business of Apps report, users completed over […]
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 […]
Software teams famously follow grueling schedules and put in mind-boggling hours to meet deadlines, deploy new programs, and support their organizations’ IT operations. Yet it seems there’s always more work to be done. Seems as though everyone is looking to improve the productivity of their software teams. Hence the software industry’s relentless drive to optimize […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that Google Chrome has dominated the global market share for years now. According to statistics, Chrome is used by 63.58% of the global population. Comparatively, Safari has a market share of 19.37%, which is the second most popular browser worldwide. In other words, you’re probably reading this with Chrome. Additionally, some people […]
We used to think being busy was a badge of honor. In fact, this was the central tenant of the never-stop hustle culture. If you work hard, not only will you get things done, but you’ll also become wealthy. There is, however, a downside to this mindset. When all other aspects of your life suffer, […]
Deadlines are a part of life for everyone. In school, you had long-term projects and homework assignments. Presentations, filing documents, gathering information for the boss, or completing work for a client may be responsibilities of office workers. What happens if you miss a deadline? Well, you might lose your job if you miss a deadline […]
