Productivity

Articles by this author

How picking up dog food became my most life-changing event Andrew Ferebee

It hit me. Like a Grand Piano getting dropped on my head (Zombieland Style), I looked at myself and asked a simple question … “Is this what you were born to do?” … Read More

4 books that will show you how to create the best morning ritual Eric Barker

We do know morning is a special time. Research shows your mood when you wake up affects how you feel the entire day — and how productive you are. And we know rituals are powerful. Used properly, they have been shown to increase happiness, reduce procrastination, and boost confidence as well as performance. Read More

Watching the World Cup drains offices of $3.6 billion in productivity Jane Burnett

An Office Pulse survey found that watching the World Cup on the job results in a $3.6 billion productivity loss because 49% of those with white-collar jobs plan on watching in the office. Read More

How to encourage positive collaboration on team projects Jane Burnett

Team projects at work can be hard enough, but how you act can have a big impact. Here’s what you can do to help things run smoothly. Read More

6 ways to prepare for a networking event when you’re a bit rusty Jane Burnett

It really pays to go to major networking events — they can help you stay relevant and meet new people. But it can be difficult to get all your ducks in a row if it’s been a while. Here are six things to keep in mind. Read More

The motivational appeal of heist movies like Ocean's 8 Ladders Contributor

Movies about heists like Ocean’s 8 can help you be more productive — these movies, these stories, and these characters offer a buffet of choices from which to inspire one’s self. Read More

7 clever “psycho” tricks that really help you in the office Kununu Staff

To gain confidence and sympathy, to be more competent and ultimately to get more salary – this is exactly what is possible with these psycho-tricks. And by “psycho”, we mean psychological, as every one of these tips draws on real human instincts. Read More

Office building-climbing raccoon shows us the meaning of perseverance Jane Burnett

A furry critter was spotted on the Town Square Office building in St. Paul, Minnesota on Monday, before ignoring a rescue attempt on Tuesday, according to Minnesota Public Radio. The raccoon wasn’t having it and decided to climb up the side of the UBS Plaza building instead. Read More

Women's voices are lower than they used to be Meredith Lepore

New research shows that women’s voices today are significantly deeper than previous generations and that is because of roles shifting and power dynamics. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.