Distractions

But when corporations dip their toes into female empowerment, they can run into trouble. We’ve seen quite a bit of that on International Women’s Day in 2018. Read More

It’s a problem as old as the concept of working from home itself: how do you stay productive when other people are around, tempting you with distractions of every shape and color? Here are some tricks to keep in mind. Read More

Removing distraction is important to maintain our focus, but we also need to boost our capability to concentrate on one task at a time. Read More

If the sound of people chewing gum in your office drives you crazy, there’s a medical term for your frustration — misophonia, also known as selective sound sensitivity syndrome. Read More

Digital distractions — social media, video games, puzzles, television shows, podcasts, and sports — can build strength, skills, knowledge, and self-efficacy or serve as temporary escape from an uncomfortable reality. Figuring out which it is can help you be more productive. Read More

Horrible bosses can make every day at work a nightmare — here are five reasons why your boss should be let go from the company. Read More

When managers and employees decide to keep themselves busy for the sake of appearance, it’s not just wasting a company’s time, it’s wasting their money too. A new study from Harvard Business School has calculated that idle time can cost employers an estimated $100 billion in wages per year. Read More

Tips and tricks for increasing your productivity by decreasing your messaging obsession. Read More

No, you can’t assume that watching videos unrelated to work is a productivity killer that drains your employer’s money. It’s often a good thing. Read More