For the past several years there’s been intense debate about the ideal work hours for maximum productivity and morale. Across the U.S. and internationally, many companies have begun to offer more flexible, autonomous work schedules including work-from-home opportunities, four-day work weeks, eight-hour shifts that fall outside the traditional window of 9-to-5, and special summer hours […]
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While office workers used to be tied to a desk and a cubicle, workplace mobility is becoming the norm—not the exception. If you’re one of the many workers who has ever hunkered down in a coffee shop, library, airport, or coworking space to knock out a day’s work, you know the importance of finding the
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At times, navigating workplace dynamics can feel a bit like playing that old “Frogger” video game: You dodge one of many dicey workplace topics only to see a grumpy coworker incoming, or you make it through a tough board meeting only to get creamed by an unexpected deadline. Luckily, there are plenty of tools to
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While most businesses were historically owned and run by men, times have changed. Today, there are roughly 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. These businesses employ nearly 9 million people and generate more than $1.7 trillion in revenue. Additionally, women-owned businesses comprise 39 percent of the business population. While the overall national growth rate
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Email: The word itself can induce anxiety, especially when trying to manage both a personal and work inbox, and striving for the elusive “Inbox Zero.” A big reason inboxes are so difficult to manage is the sheer volume. Globally, more than 269 billion emails are sent every single day. The average worker receives 121 and
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If you’ve ever swiped a stack of sticky notes from your office, you probably didn’t think twice about the repercussions. While sticky note stealing is pretty tame, stolen office supplies can add up over time. In fact, employee theft costs small businesses about $40 billion every year. While employee theft is most prevalent in retail,
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Mountains of paper, office supplies, leftover lunch, and who even knows what else can make your desk look like a war zone. While research has linked messy desks to creativity and genius, there are drawbacks to a cluttered workspace. Not only can piles of paperwork and junk make it hard for you to move around,
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Even with hundreds of available apps to help organize your life, a paper desk calendar may be just what you need to stay on top of your work schedule. Despite dire predictions, desk calendars are thriving in the digital age. Furthermore, desk calendars may even be gaining some ground. Between 2014 and 2016, the sales
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“I can’t wait to see this PowerPoint presentation!” said nobody—ever. Whether you’re building them, reviewing them, or watching them be presented, decks are usually a drag. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While Microsoft PowerPoint has been around since the late ’80s, that doesn’t mean it needs to look like it is from
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Gmail boasts more than 1 billion monthly active users. Despite its popularity, we’re willing to bet the vast majority of Gmail users aren’t aware of the many tips and tools that can make their inboxes more efficient and productive. While the basic interface is user-friendly, anyone willing to learn a few extra Gmail hacks is
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