Scientists from the University of Nottingham discovered that discipline and personal energy aren’t just linked but also limited resources. No matter how hard you try (or how much coffee you drink), your ability to stay focused and on-task will dwindle as the day wears on. This depletion of discipline has serious consequences for your productivity…. Read more »
If you’ve been working from home since the start of the pandemic, you’ve likely got the hang of it by now. However, there’s always room for more productivity. The following tips can help you optimize your remote work situation and keep you on task throughout the day. 1) Pick a Space that Suits Your Needs … Read more »
Working at home isn’t a new development, and unfortunately COVID-19 has forced many businesses to make it a standard operating procedure for people who can do their job over the internet. Consequently, many people have been forced into a makeshift office, and a lot of these spaces do not bode well for the long term…. Read more »
COVID-19 has shaken up the ways we live in countless ways. Social distancing is the new normal, and indoor gatherings have become a source of anxiety. COVID has also shaken up recruitment and hiring processes. Below are four essential tips for HR professionals and hiring managers looking to adjust to this new normal. 1) Look… Read more »
Due to COVID-19, many businesses have ventured into remote work as a preventative action for their staff members. As this strategy is designed to support both productivity and the safety of employees, it can be easy to ignore the increased risk being placed on a company’s network and sensitive information. For many businesses, this is… Read more »
7 Tips to Have a More Positive Outlook on Work From productivity goals to dealing with conflict when something goes wrong, the stress of a typical workday can make it very difficult to stay positive. People who are able to stay positive have developed effective strategies for coping with workday stress. Below are a few… Read more »
Of all the cyber threats that are out there, phishing is probably the most pervasive. Because of their convenience and effectiveness against the most susceptible targets, phishing has long been popular with hackers. According to Verizon’s 2019 study, phishing is the top cause of company data breaches around the world. While phishing attacks may differ… Read more »
As the saying goes, money talks, and an easy way to motivate your employees is to dangle the prospect of a generous raise in front of them. However, companies don’t have an unlimited supply of money for doling out raises and even more problematic – money actually isn’t the best employee motivator. Rather, they’re more driven by… Read more »
One of the knock-on effects of COVID-19 has been massive layoffs, furloughs, and terminations in almost every industry. While some people have seen their jobs temporarily on hold while businesses wait for regular operations to resume, other workers are in high demand because they are part of essential services. Companies in industries deemed “essential” need extra hands on deck to support overburdened systems,… Read more »
Behavioral interview questions are a specific group of interview queries meant to assess candidates’ soft skills, such as problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork ability. These questions ask a candidate to talk about events from their professional past that indicate various strengths and abilities. Candidates that thoughtfully prepare anecdotes for these questions have the added bonus of walking in more confident… Read more »