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Optimizing your resume is vital when applying for a job, asking for a raise, or seeking a promotion. Obviously, factors like your education and experience play a role. However, it's...

While it's true that time is your most valuable asset, sometimes wasting time can be beneficial. For example, distracting yourself from work for a little bit can give your brain...

Would you like to be more productive? Of course, you want to be more productive! But we want to find a better way to be more productive — and that's...

What's one of the biggest concerns for the 61.8 percent of 2021 high school graduates enrolled in colleges or universities? Adjusting to college life and time management while in college....

"The best teachers are leaders, and the best leaders are also teachers," says Harvard Business School Professor Thomas DeLong, who has taught over 20,000 MBAs and executives across the globe...

For most of us, there's nothing more meaningful than family and business in life. But, unfortunately, both require a lot from a person. And as a result, it can be...

The media, journalists, and the public are prone to oversimplification. And hackers are no exception. Hackers get a bad rap in movies and TV shows. Their reputation is often that...

As the name suggests, micro habits require minimal motivation and effort to accomplish. Eventually, this little habit will build on top of itself into something bigger and better for you...

The demand for flexible work schedules is on the rise. Almost 80% of the workers in the U.S. would prefer a job offering a flexible work schedule over one...

Did you know that the average time to fill a position is 42 days? However, this varies by industry. Still, during that span, top talent may accept an offer elsewhere....

Employee retention is critical to your company's survival in the saturated, competitive international job market. Moreover, retention is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. The number of people...

At the time of this writing, it's spring. So, I've been spending as much time as I can outside. A few ways to spend a great time outside are by...

The art of planning your workday to put your mind at ease and maximize productivity is the key to long-term success. But that's easier said than done. After all, we...

When it comes to appointments, I adhere to one rule and one rule only. Always schedule your meetings with employees, customers, prospects, partners, and other business associates ahead of time....

A typical eight-hour workday includes about three hours of work spent on personal or unnecessary tasks. Or, to put that another way, every week, 15 hours are wasted on non-productive...

What's the most significant barrier to your productivity? Most of us believe it's the ability to manage both our time and workload. However, you need the right tools to stay...

You must never underestimate the importance of improving your skills as you advance in your career. After all, every successful person has spent a considerable amount of time learning and...

Stop me if you've heard this one before. You're at a networking event or shooting the breeze with a stranger in a waiting room. Despite being limited on time, the...

Take a second and think of the greatest pairings. I'm thinking PB&J, Batman & Robin — and hot dogs at a baseball game. Do you know what else goes together...

We all know the importance of setting goals. But, when was the last time you actually set a new goal? Even if you did this recently, have you been tracking...

As you hopefully know, a monthly calendar is an invaluable tool for keeping track of important dates and events. Many of us even rely on calendars to keep our entire...

Office 365 Calendar not only helps you organize your day, it can save you valuable time. Here are 35 powerful Office 365 Calendar hacks to help you master time management....

Despite the fact that Zoom has been around for years, the video conferencing platform became ingrained in our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. It became so popular that researchers...

As of early 2021, Pew Research Center surveyed U.S. adults and found that roughly a quarter (23%) haven't read a book in whole or in part in the past year....

Almost all of us want to be able to improve our productivity. But how exactly can we do this? There's certainly no shortage of tried and true techniques. Examples would...

People may not realize just how time-consuming it can be to keep up with email, social media, and other forms of online communication. For example, the average screen time for...

Have you ever gotten so worked up that you've experienced a feeling of scorching red hot rage? While it's rare, I'm sure we've all experienced this at some point. But...

If you're looking to organize and manage your time effectively, you've probably been drawn to time-blocking. And, for good reason. It can be a surefire way to fight back against...

Take a minute and think about your everyday tasks. I'm sure that many of them are likely to be repetitive and time-consuming — whether you're working in an office or...

As an empathetic leader, I couldn't help but cringe when I read how Better.com let go of 900 employees…over Zoom. Not only is this a PR nightmare. It can drain...