“Quiet quitting” remains a headline-grabbing topic. But, a new alliterative term comes just in time for October’s Spooky Season: “productivity paranoia.” But what exactly is “productivity paranoia?” According to the 2022 Microsoft Work Trend Report, this is “The disconnect between how much people say they are working and how much leaders think they are working […]
It’s funny how motivation works. Some days, you wake up with so much energy and inspiration that you’re ready to take on the world. Other times, it feels like you have just enough energy to crawl out of bed. Even though motivation seems random, it’s not. It takes effort to feel motivated. More specifically, it […]
Imagine it’s Friday night, and everyone except you has gone home. Despite being exhausted, you keep telling yourself, “30 more minutes.” Suddenly, two more hours have passed, and you’ve put in a 10-hour day. What a way to kick off the weekend, right? There is a good chance that you have experienced work overload if […]
Are you a fan of lists? If so, I doubt you’re enamored with them as much as the philosopher and novelist Umberto Eco. The list is the origin of culture. It’s part of the history of art and literature. What does culture want? To make infinity comprehensible. And how, as a human being, does one […]
There is no doubt that fear is one of the most powerful emotions our minds can conjure up. As a result, you may have difficulty thinking, or your voice may quiver while speaking. In addition, when its grip is tight enough, it may even make you feel immobile. In its simplest form, fear is helpful. […]
An environment that is safe and healthy contributes to the productivity of the workplace. I want my employees to always remember to take care of ergonomics — it’s important! In fact, businesses of all sizes and types should strive to create an ergonomically sound work environment for all their employees. After all, when ergonomic practices […]
With the change of seasons comes many transformations — and a change in your wardrobe should be one of them. As we say goodbye to summer, it’s time to start prepping for cooler temps. But cooler weather isn’t the only thing to consider when rethinking your wardrobe. A new season can also mean different color […]
It’s never easy leading a team, regardless of how many members you have. When different types of people are grouped together with different temperaments, miscommunication can occur, which inhibits workplace productivity. As a result, it can drive you to climb the walls. With a bit of tact, however, you can get your team to reach […]
How did you spend your recent vacation? Did you soak up the sun at the beach or go hiking in the mountains? Maybe you backpacked through Europe, took a family road trip, or simply had a relaxing staycation. Everything seems to be going well until you realize what awaits you on the last day of […]
Despite the misconception that we’re lazy or entitled, we work a lot. The U.S. could be considered the most overworked nation in the world. But with little to show for it. Don’t believe so? Here are a few data points that compare us with our peers worldwide. There are laws setting a maximum work week […]
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