Work smarter, not harder. A new report has revealed that workers’ preference for a flexible remote work schedule continues well after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Video conference tech company Owl Labs released its ninth annual State of Hybrid Work report, finding that 65% are interested in “microshifting” — described as “structured flexibility with short, non-linear … Read more
Got a minute? Immediately completing tasks that only take 60 seconds to do is the key to productivity and decluttering, according to experts. While household tasks can seem insurmountable — heaps of laundry to wash and fold, a mountain of dirty dishes in the sink, dust collecting on shelves — a simple 60-second rule can help mitigate … Read more
Here’s a crash course on the best — and worst — ways to start mornings. Most people check their phones shortly after waking up. While scrolling social media can provide a rush of feel-good dopamine, the instant gratification leads to constant cravings for more stimulation. Exposure to blue light from electronics instead of natural sunlight … Read more
It’s the most maligned time of the year, folks. Mercury retrograde is here to throw a wrench, elbow and faux pas into your best-laid plans for peace and merriment this holiday season. Because Mercury governs communication and commerce, its retrograde cycle has a direct bearing on both our personal and professional lives. Contrary to the terminology, … Read more
This will boost your mood — and productivity. The viral “dopamine menu” trend promises to make task efficiency more enjoyable. The “menu,” or list, consists of activities that make you happy, an idea that seems to have originated from Jessica McCabe, the creator of “How to ADHD” on YouTube. Creator Payton Sartain described it as a … Read more
Young workers these days are lazy, entitled and want all the glory, right now, without putting in the hard yards – if you believe stereotypes anyway. But research shows Generation Z, who already comprise almost a third of the global workforce, are far from idle, provided their “non-negotiable” demands are met. And despite the cost-of-living … Read more
It takes up to two years to get your workspace just perfect, according to a new study. Ahead of Get Organized Day on April 26, the poll of 2,000 U.S. office workers found only 40% are ‘very satisfied’ with their current workspace, be it from home or from an office. Those who were unsatisfied blamed … Read more
Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front? Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism hinders employee productivity. As one … Read more
Forget the resume — Gen Z thinks you should hire them for their personalities. According to the youngest generation in the workforce, their humor and wit provides a certain vibrance older employees apparently lack. They’ve even invented a term — “personality hire” — to describe their self-perceived function in a corporate setting: to provide all the … Read more
Taking stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin without having ADHD can make you less productive, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne conducted the study — published Wednesday in the journal Sciences Advances — that tested the effects of three “smart drugs” on 40 “healthy” participants aged between … Read more