Time management
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 […]
It is absolutely natural for anyone to feel anxious amidst the strange and alarming COVID-19 pandemic. After all, the unknown future can get all of us worried about our loved ones. This is also the reason why it’s crucial to keep abreast of the latest updates about the virus. However, that doesn’t mean that we […]
Time management is the number one burning issue in most workplaces. A company that doesn’t manage its time well simply won’t be able to compete with its rivals in the marketplace. Its productivity will be undermined by inefficient work practices and will finally hit bottom. Hard work has been replaced by smart work. It is […]
With the World Health Organization officially declaring the Coronavirus a pandemic, companies around the globe are forced to take their businesses to their homes. The threat is undeniably alarming, which is why it is important to follow protocols for home quarantine to flatten the curve. Remote workers won’t find this inconvenient, especially since they are […]
Working from home full-time — or even part-time! — seems like a revolutionary idea. You can avoid the office commute. And office politics. And pandemics. Save money on lunches. And coffee. Fit your work schedule to your lifestyle, rather than the other way around. If you know what tasks you need to deliver and the […]
You’ve turned every financial document upside down, but things just don’t add up. For some mystical reason, your company is not making the money it’s supposed to. Well, the reason may not be secretly hidden somewhere in Middle-earth with the elves and hobbits. You don’t even have to search far and wide to know why […]
“I’m working on it and I will send it to you soon.” “Oh, it slipped my mind!” “I’ll start working on that within a few minutes.” “I’m sorry, I don’t have enough time to do that.” You’ve probably heard at least some of these statements from one or two of your employees. Unfortunately, no matter […]
Let’s face it, working remotely sounds like the perfect job situation. As long as you meet your deadlines, you can pretty much do what you like, when you like, where you like. Sleep in until late? Check!Work in your pyjamas? Check!Work from anywhere that has good internet? Check!Have breakfast cereal for lunch? Check!Nap whenever you […]
Introducing a time tracker is more of an uphill struggle than a walk in the park. You get either so much love or so much hate from the employees when you present a new practice to them. Things shouldn’t turn out bad, right? After all, you’ve done your research and you’ve chosen the perfect time […]
We all don’t like it when there’s a new system or program to implement at work. “Alright, time to make my freelancers hate me,” remarks the boss sarcastically. “What a treat! Another instrument of torment in the nine circles of hell,” thinks the freelancer. Time tracking can be inconvenient for both parties at first, but […]
Are you so swamped with work that you’ve almost given up on finding love? Well, you’re not alone in thinking that the concept of “the one” might be a myth. But consider what a great philosopher by the name of Ted Mosby once said: “Love doesn’t make sense. You can’t logic your way into or […]
“Buddhist monks seem to live simple lives of tranquility and peace, unfettered by the trappings of modern life.“ Service and prayer ensure monks live harmonious lives, dedicated to helping others in order to help themselves achieve enlightenment. While it might seem a bit of a stretch that a time tracking app can help you achieve […]
Wondering why your freelancer is speaking to you in a condescending tone? Are they having a bad day? Is it something you did or said? Well, you’d better dissect your last conversation! If you’ve just started working with freelancers recently, you’re probably not aware of the one-liners that drive them insane. In most cases, these […]
You probably thought that entering the freelancing realm would give you more freedom with your career. Truth is, this domain is where liberty goes to die. The fine line between personal time and official work hours is gone. Since people think you’re constantly on a vacation, they tend to ask you to do favors for […]
