To Beat Career Burnout, Solve This Problem First
Professional burnout can send your life into a tailspin. But changing careers is a big deal. It’s important to keep in mind that burnout can happen to anyone. So if you love your job but …
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Here’s How Long Workers Can Focus Without Being Interrupted
Interruptions at work are a real problem — and a big part of the reason why people who work from home are generally more productive than office workers.
But, just how bad is the situation? And, …
How to Get Stuff Done When You’re Distracted for Some Reason
If you’re reading this on November 8, 2016 and you’re in the United States, it’s possible that you’re not at your best today. This is true no matter which candidate you support. Heck, if you work with other people, you …
How to Survive an Open Office If You’re an Introvert
Big, open spaces crammed full of bodies with nothing to break up the sound of a workday frenzy: sounds great, right? While open offices seemed like a way to promote collaboration (and save money by putting more employees per square foot), the trend does have its drawbacks, especially if you're a bit more turtle than tiger at work. Here's how to cope when your privacy at work goes bye-bye.
4 Essential Tips for a Successful Remote Work Setup
Many people dream about escaping the drudgery of office life and working from home, but the truth is, remote work has its own kind of drudgery – and some serious challenges. The key to success is understanding and dealing with some of the most common distractions you'll face when working remotely. Here's how to get started.
Distracted No More: How to Get Work Done at Work
What's keeping you from getting stuff done at work? It may be something as simple as dealing with chatty co-workers, or getting up every hour for a cup of coffee. Singularly, each delay may seem like no big deal, but taken together, the distractions add up -- affecting your productivity and performance. So, let's get past this seasonal funk and lack of focus, and start working toward heading off the distractions that affect our office lives.
10 Ways to Waste Away the Day at Work (Yay!) [infographic]
Is it five o’clock yet? When you hate your job, the only thing you’re focused on is the countdown to when you can get the heck out of there. Here are 10 workplace time wasters to help fill up your day and get you on your way.
Social Tools at Work: Distraction or Productivity Booster?
While some companies hold tight to a paranoid, old-school view of employees as individuals who need to be "wrangled in" and have their free time monitored, many companies are opening their eyes to the benefits of giving employees some breathing room.