Resilience is the ability to deal with change. It’s the ability to recover from setbacks or disappointments, and move on. It’s the ability to cope. And it’s important. Research indicates that resilient people are more healthy and productive, and less likely to be absent from work. Resilience is a great quality – and it’s one that(…)
Artificial intelligence (AI) can do amazing things. It can manage inventory, drive cars, create gorgeous graphics, compose music, and write essays. It can even provide you with sound advice! ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that’s designed to respond to questions or requests. You type in a question, and it will provide an answer. I decided(…)
It’s important to be happy at your job. Happy employees are more effective, productive, and successful. They feel trusted by their colleagues and supported in their efforts. And they’re less likely to suffer from feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout. So how happy are you at work? If you’ve never given it a lot of(…)
There may be times when you don’t feel motivated at work. You may not feel excited about the projects that you’re working on or engaged in your tasks. And that may make it harder for you to focus, be productive, and get things done. If you find yourself in this type of situation, don’t blame(…)
Trying to incorporate humor into the workplace can be a risky endeavor. Something that’s funny to one person could possibly be viewed as inappropriate by another person. But according to author Peter Navarro, the benefits far outweigh the risks. Working in an office where people laugh together can have a lasting, positive effect on employees’(…)
There are certain things that a lot of us do every day (sometimes without even really thinking about it) that may be making us less productive at work. According to author Monica Torres, these habits are really common. They’re things that a lot of us are used to doing, not realizing that they could be(…)
When the pandemic started and employees were sent home to work, no one knew what effect this would have on the quality and quantity of work that was produced. But according to a recent survey of 100 executives by McKinsey & Company (conducted between December 2020 and January 2021), it appears that productivity and employee(…)
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. In the United States alone, people drink about 450 million cups of coffee each day. For many people, coffee is an integral part of their day. A lot of people strongly believe that they need coffee in order to get work done and be productive. But(…)
Want to listen to music while you work AND be extremely productive? No problem! You just have to listen to the right kind of music. According to productivity experts, certain types of music can help people focus and get their work done more effectively, while other types of music can be a distraction. Here are(…)
I’m sure we all want to be effective, engaged, and productive at work. We want to get our work done, and get it done right! But according to authors Allana Akhtar and Shana Lebowitz, we just might be our own worst enemies. Akhtar and Lebowitz claim that there are mistakes that people often make during(…)