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The recent pandemic has resulted in major disruptions in the way we work. Lockdowns forced employees to adopt a remote working or work from home work style. What was once offered as an employee benefit or a reward for tenure, has now become a viable option or a necessary way to work. The transition was […]

During the pandemic, working from home was no longer a perk or privilege – it was a necessity. While most corporate employees have returned or are getting ready to return to the office, a lot of us still work from home. Back when people were still going to the office, electricity consumption was still regulated […]

“According to a recent demographic analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center, by 2055, the U.S. will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority. This shift towards a more diverse population will have major impacts on the workforce and how organizations address diversity in the workplace.” -PeopleScout Diversity in workplaces is a common […]

Last week, we talked about how to create a routine that works, and why routines are important to help you be more productive and efficient throughout your day. This is especially helpful if you work from home or if you are doing shift work. Speaking of working from home…how many of you have the graceful […]

Last week, we talked about how to be productive, no matter what shift schedule you are on. The success of that advice hinges on having a routine or structure to your day. Routines work because they take away your reliance on willpower. As we all know and have experienced firsthand, willpower is an extremely finite […]

I don’t know about you, but since the global lockdowns due to the pandemic, my circadian rhythm has been out of whack. One major reason is that more people are working from home and have the ability to work across different time zones. Which keeps them up very late or very early. Switching schedules can […]

Are you part of the 41.8% of the American workforce who continue to work remotely even after the government has eased up on the lockdown restrictions? Your company has probably seen the overwhelming statistics that support the benefits of working from home. Gartner projects that organizations that support a “choose-your-own-work-style” culture will boost employee retention […]

We’re surrounded by screens: laptops, desktop monitors, mobile phones, tablets. We’re a culture of almost constantly being on some kind of screen. Now, with a lot of people in quarantine and working remotely, there’s been a huge surge in screen time. Reports show that the average adult spends about 3½ hours a day using the […]

We’re past the one year mark when WHO declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic. In March last year, countries asked businesses to let their employees work from home. This is in order to encourage self-isolation and help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A year later, many of us are still working from home. […]

Maybe today is the day when you’re about to join a Zoom meeting and the neighbors decide to practice their drumskills. Maybe today is the day when your internet connection decides to get persnickety. Maybe today is the day that a project deadline has been moved up by a few days. In short, maybe today […]

In any business, it is important to look professional. This guarantees that you attract the right kind of clients. If your business looks unprofessional, no one might take you seriously and clients might consider your work as a hobby. Looking professional is important for many reasons. Your clients might shortchange you with regard to paying […]

With all the distractions available to us via the internet, it could be a monumental challenge for anyone to stay focused on work. One minute you can be slaying the emails in your inbox, the next minute you’re falling into a YouTube rabbit hole. You know you have to cross out a lot of things […]

Have you ever had days when you look down on your to-do list and think “every single one of these seems important”? There seems to be a ton of work to plow through and all of them look either urgent or “drop everything and work on this” kind of important. Where do you even begin? […]

We have all heard about previous studies that suggest that those who do good deeds have better physical and mental health compared to those who don’t spend as much time helping others. Finally, we have scientific proof. A recent study reveals that there are science-backed benefits to helping others. During the pandemic, we experienced a […]

Many people have been working from home since last year due to the government imposed lockdowns. In fact, 41.8% of the American workforce continues to work remotely. A lot of those don’t have formal workspaces set up at home and have to quickly adjust their homes to accommodate the new work arrangement. Are you one […]