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Productivity tips and hacks, inspiring stories of success and failures, career advice and a look inside the future of work.3 ways to effectively communicate your potential in a job interview
In the spring of 2019, I interviewed a job candidate with no software sales experience for a software sales position. She had scored some impressive sales wins at two national restaurant chains over the course […]
Here’s what corporate microagression looks like when working form home
These are just a few examples of what microaggressions can look like when people work remotely. Though you might think that working from home would cut down on the number of these incidents—after all, there […]
This top resume tips will serve you through the good and bad times of job hunting
If you’re currently on the hunt for a new role, you’ve probably read the same old résumé tips over and over again. “Focus on a clear structure.” “Keep it short and snappy.” “Focus on results, […]
15 hacks to make homeschooling easier
As the fall semester kicks off, many parents are trying to figure out how to work from home while also managing their kids’ virtual classes. It’s a tall order. To make life a little more […]
3 slick tools to help you stop opening so many browser tabs
Sometimes it’s all too easy to get lost in your web browser while trying to get work done. Once you’ve buried yourself under dozens of browser tabs, you’re constantly having to pick through them all […]
To-do lists are dead. Here’s what to do instead:
Gone are the days of the to-do list. It’s all about working on your priorities. But with all the distractions in the world—social media feeds, kids, new podcast episodes, kids again—our priorities can often be shelved […]
You can still get hired during tough economic times
Unemployment is at an all-time high and right now, it’s harder to get hired than years and decades past. But all hope is not lost. There are ways to get noticed and separate yourself, and to get […]
This work scheduling strategy can save you hours per week
It’s common knowledge that multitasking isn’t effective. The brain takes extra time shifting between tasks, which can take longer than it would have if you did each task by itself. What if you looked at your […]
AI will never be worse than having a micromanaging boss. Here’s why
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) ever be as creepy as your boss? Well, that depends primarily on how creepy your boss is. We know there are limits to AI’s “creepiness,” but it’s harder to say the […]
Here’s how to block distracting noises when working from home
Many of us have been spending more time at home than ever before, and chances are unless you live by yourself in the middle of nowhere, at some point unwanted noise will have infiltrated your […]
This is why we self-sabotage – and 3 ways to stop doing it
If you have low self-esteem, you probably have been down this rabbit hole way too many times—sabotaging your way to happiness, to good relationships, to promotions, recognition, or a well-deserved moment in the limelight. In […]
5 apps for when you need a five-minute break
In this new era of working from home, often with out-of-school kids vying for our attention at all times, pets to take care of and a spouse or partner with whom you now share both […]
5 tried-and-true skills for entrepreneurs dealing with a crisis
In times of crisis and uncertainty, entrepreneurs are more likely to look outside of themselves for answers. Desperation makes the idea of a playbook—a quick-fix rule sheet outlining what worked for someone else in the […]
Having anxiety can make you a better leader
A lot of us are feeling anxious right now. When the pandemic started, anxiety came from not knowing what to expect. Now as workplaces make plans for employees to return, uncertainty is at the forefront […]
There but not there: Are you suffering from ‘presenteeism’ at work?
Boredom at work is one of the clearest indicators of a company culture in decline. It comes from a lack of connection to the company purpose and manifests in sick days and presenteeism. Mental health […]
Is your work-from-home office damaging your posture?
As I lie nearly horizontal on a West Elm Peggy couch that 1. has become a millennial cliche for bad design, and 2. is too short for my body, I can’t help but wonder how much […]
6 reasons you feel more tired than usual while working from home
Even as Covid-19 stay-at-home orders are lifted and cities begin to reopen businesses, many office workers are still doing their jobs remotely. And they’re tired. A recent survey from the Society of Human Resources Management […]
How to make sure your team feels valued without in-person connections
Pizza parties are a fun addition to the work day, but to best show employees your appreciation, you need to do more than share carbs and cheese. And this maxim applied long before 88% of companies directed […]
2 key habits from people who are especially productive while working from home
Before many office workers transitioned to remote arrangements, the thought of working from home sounded like a dream. Who doesn’t love the idea of ditching the commute and staying in your sweats? But those of […]
Here’s why office politics are still a thing – even when working from home
Common sense and experience dictate that there will always be office politics at work, but what happens when we remove the office? This question is more pertinent than ever because for the first time in […]
5 sites to help you brush up on your job skills
Working from home means no commute and a little extra time to brush up on professional development. But with several great services out there, it can be difficult to choose the one that’ll suit you […]
6 steps to get re-employed if you’ve unexpectedly lost your job
There’s no way around it: The job market is undeniably bleak right now. So if you’re reeling from a recent layoff, remember first and foremost that you are not alone. From the retail industry to the aerospace […]
There’s more to Facebook’s work-from-home policy than meets the eye
I’ve been to Facebook’s Menlo Park campus a number of times, and it’s easy to understand why employees don’t often leave. Inside the massive complex, you get the same feeling as when you’re inside some huge Las Vegas […]
How to mitigate the effects of lockdown on your business
There’s never been a tougher time for entrepreneurs and small businesses. While individuals adapt to the “new normal” way of living and working, businesses are scrambling to transform their operations to be suitable for unprecedented […]
