The world is busier than ever — hustle and bustle are the name of the game — and it can be hard to keep up with it all. To help, most people use a calendar in some form or another; indeed, many people have multiple calendars. From a large desk planner to the cute designs […]
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? You’re not the only one. As a result of so many responsibilities, we can often become stressed and unproductive. According to research from project tracking software provider iDoneThis, two-thirds of professionals use to-do lists, but nearly 41% of tasks are never completed. Imagine if you could […]
Each of us has been there at some point in our lives. We’re stuck in what seems to be an endless, pointless meeting, fidgeting in our seats, wondering what could be done with the time instead. In reality, most meetings don’t achieve their full potential, leaving participants exhausted and frustrated. Further, a meta-analysis of over […]
Many teams find themselves busier at the start of a new year. Colleagues are often excited to make way for new projects and goals. When multiple stakeholders demand your attention and effort at a time, you may feel overwhelmed. Luckily, many tools can help you organize your time in today’s digital world. Calendars specifically have […]
Running a business can be busy and hectic at any time. There’s a constant stream of emails to respond to, meetings to attend, inventory to manage, customers to serve, marketing strategies to develop, employees to supervise, budgets to balance, and always unexpected challenges to overcome. However, during a product launch, everything is turned up a […]
Imagine a workplace where everything has its place, efficiency is king, and frustration is nothing more than a distant memory. Unlike a pipe dream, this can be a reality. How? Using the 5S system is an effective tool for improving productivity and organization. What is 5S? When it comes to 5S, waste is eliminated, flow […]
Globally, hybrid work has become the new norm for many workers recently. In fact, a Gallup survey found that eight out of ten chief human resources officers (CHROs) from Fortune 500 companies have no plans to decrease remote work flexibility in the next year. Additionally, nine out of ten remote-capable employees prefer hybrid work, with […]
It’s no secret everyone has a lot going on. As such, finding work-life harmony in your calendar is seemingly impossible to accomplish. You’re constantly running from work to a social gathering before trying to catch up on chores. You end the day exhausted with what feels like a million things left unfinished. Simply put, you […]
The college experience is a whirlwind of deadlines, exams, and social commitments. And, hopefully, you’re able to somehow squeeze in enough sleep as well. To put it simply, it can be a challenge to juggle these demands. It’s for this reason that the humble calendar app should become your BFF. Even if it’s not as […]
Businesses are built around processes. However, a process that works for a small office might not work for a large, multi-location company. As your company grows, you may need to change your processes to make them more efficient. This is known as process optimization. If your company is expanding, you don’t only need to optimize […]