Time management
Do you find yourself performing the same tasks repeatedly and reaching a plateau in your productivity and self-improvement? If yes, you share the same predicament as Sisyphus, the deceitful and ruthless King of Corinth. The myth of Sisyphus depicts the human nature of working tirelessly day in day out, yet not making any progress at […]
Micromanagers are often regarded as bad-tempered, condescending, and inherently evil individuals. In reality, many of them want the best intentions for their staff. In many cases, their behavior results from a lack of proper leadership tactics and skills. Unfortunately, the cycle of micromanagement perpetuates itself from managers to subordinates. Most of the time, poorly led […]
If you want to survive in this digital era, you need to move your business online. These days, with more people shopping or getting services on the web, companies must establish accessible customer support. So, this means that you’ll need to set up a virtual call center and choose the right software that will ensure […]
About a couple of months ago, managers would rather gouge their eyes out than let their employees work from their homes. However, we can all agree that the world has changed between then and now. Probably one of the few positive things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the remote workforce phenomenon. The […]
If you’re the kind of employee who gets things done in the most efficient ways, your company values you! It’s a core skill that recruiters look for the most in potential candidates during the hiring process. Employees who demonstrate better organizational skills are highly sought after. They are regarded as valuable assets that can drive […]
In an interview with VOA, Global Workplace Analytics president Kate Lister mentioned that by 2025, about 70% of the US workforce will work remotely. She added that employees will continue to do so at least five days a month. Because of the pandemic, working from home has become more common than it used to be. […]
Time waits for no one. These wise words by poet Geoffrey Chaucer dating hundreds of years back, still resonate with our way of life today. Indeed, time is a scarce commodity, and you can’t change it. So, it’s essential to learn how to manage your activities to fit within the limited time of 24 hours […]
If you are a project manager, the success of your project and your team’s efficiency depend on how well you prioritize tasks. Whether you’re working on small or more complex projects, you need to understand the importance and urgency of each item on your to-do list. However, it’s not as easy as it seems. No […]
Project management is more than just organizing meetings, assigning a few tasks, and reminding the team about the deadline. It takes a lot of work to successfully complete a project. Naturally, the entire process can seem overwhelming. To make the work more manageable, project managers use a tried and tested four-step framework, known as the […]
As young career-driven individuals, one question we ask often is, “What areas of improvement should we consider?” While looking for ways to progress in our chosen careers and paths, we continuously seek new skills to learn. This is because we want to become better individuals capable of competing successfully in any important field in which […]
Do you usually feel extra lonely when working from home? You are not alone. Buffer’s 2020 State of Remote Work revealed that 20% of online workers struggle with loneliness. So, if you were used to working from the office before the pandemic, you are more likely to feel melancholic when forced to shift to your […]
A slight mistake can cost businesses millions of dollars in losses. That’s why attention to detail is a highly sought after trait in any job interview. Detail-oriented employees are more likely to spot an error and prevent it from causing colossal damages. No wonder employers prefer to work with teams that will make as few […]
The coronavirus pandemic changed our way of life and how we work. Social distancing regulations kept us apart and companies were forced to embrace remote work. While companies like Google have slowly started to reopen their offices, others are allowing employees to continue working from home for the time being. However, with more businesses adapting to […]
We’re in the final stretch of 2020—a year marked by frustrations, losses, and even a pandemic. Even so, it doesn’t mean that we should give up on our dreams. As we are approaching a new year, we can check in on the goals we set for ourselves last January. Were you able to accomplish everything […]
