With the holidays upon us, many workers must endure dreaded work holiday parties — some enjoy parties, some don’t. Despite their potential for mingling and letting loose, some people find office parties an awkward social minefield. Furthermore, 63% of workers surveyed have regrets about holiday parties — mainly enjoying one too many alcoholic beverages. Don’t […]
Worldwide, coffee is among the most popular beverages. In fact, 167 million coffee bags were consumed worldwide from 2020 to 2021 alone. Does that really seem shocking to you? It is a delicious, versatile, affordable, and readily available beverage. Furthermore, it can boost your energy levels in the morning and throughout the day. But can […]
A lot of pressure is put on employees to be productive in today’s fast-paced workplaces. It’s not uncommon for us to hear messages about how hard, long, and intelligent we should work. Furthermore, workers are gaining recognition from employers by engaging in activities that make them appear productive, despite growing fears about layoffs and job […]
It can be challenging to keep track of time zones. Even though we’ve tried to reinvent time zones, we still can’t agree on a universal system. However, it’s usually not a problem since everyone knows their region’s time zone. For example, the difference between East and West is three hours in the United States. Easy, […]
Did you know that the English language didn’t have a word for boredom before 1766?? But since then, boredom has crept into our daily lives. In fact, according to a survey of nearly 4,000 Americans, 63 percent reported feeling bored at least once every 10 days. But why are you so bored? Motivation isn’t the […]
Business leaders and managers often have a hard time creating employee schedules that satisfy everyone. It is especially challenging for managers to create a weekly schedule for new hires. Successfully scheduling business requires balancing the needs of the business and employees and developing a streamlined process. It can be daunting and stressful, but it is […]
I’m not an expert. But, it does appear like we’re approaching the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. What, between less severe variants and reduced mask mandates, it certainly feels like we’re somewhat back to normal. If anything, COVID-19 will become epidemic and we’ll have to deal with it like the flu. Regardless, I’m in no […]
Have you heard the old quip about overnight success taking ten or more years? Anyone who’s started a business knows it’s true. Think Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Though they’ve reached tremendous recognition now for their business acumen, they were once everyday guys. No paparazzi were following them — and they certainly weren’t carrying tickets […]
Let’s be real here. If you aren’t moving forward, then you’re falling behind. And that can occur in every aspect of your life. For example, if you’re growing in your marriage, this will be a bumpy road. And, if you’re maintaining the status quo at work, you’re either going to become dissatisfied or surpassed by […]
The last year has been one that we’ll be recalling for the rest of our lives. And, we certainly had plenty of reasons not to prioritize productivity. However, as we begin to re-emerge into some semblance of normalcy, it’s time to get back on the productivity train. 10 Ways to Prioritize Productivity Again, Now! Obviously, […]
