More people work remotely now than ever before. In fact, almost a quarter of U.S. workers telecommute at least a few hours every week. It’s a fast-growing trend that top companies have caught on to. And for good reason — studies have shown that with telecommuting comes significant productivity increases. The only problem is that it’s hard… Read more »
Some people are born leaders. Others learn through experience and hard work how to be a leader. But regardless of how you become a leader. there’s always ways to enhance your leadership skills. The best leaders in the workplace all share some traits that consistently lead them to success. Here are a few traits that we commonly… Read more »
Most of us sit in front of a computer at work, typing away nonstop. When you add that to the time we spend sitting during our commute and meals, it turns out that the average American spends about 13 hours a day sitting. You might be thinking, what’s wrong with that? I love sitting! Well,… Read more »
Feeling the Monday blues again? You’re not alone — it’s always tough to have to go back to work after a nice, relaxing weekend. In fact, according to a study done by British researchers, the average worker can’t even crack a smile until 11:16 am on Mondays. That’s how demoralized some of us can feel… Read more »
We take our smartphones and tablets almost everywhere we go. They’ve made it easy to get things done on-the-go, socialize and kill time. But the easier it is to do so, the more help we need focusing and staying on top of everything. No matter how short your attention span is, these apps will help… Read more »
If you’re reading this now, chances are you’re wearing headphones. Maybe you’re listening to some mellow jazz music, or Beyoncé’s Lemonade (which you should definitely check out if you haven’t). Either way, music is a must when you take the subway to work every morning or want to relax at home in the evening. But… Read more »
When was the last time you heard someone mention the “War for Talent” in the workplace? Probably sometime in the last 48 hours. We know it’s a buzzword, but it’s a buzzword for a reason. Every company is gearing up for battle. What does that mean for you? Your company needs to think of unique… Read more »