Work Will Never Love You Back
It’s healthy to not love your job too much. So be careful of how much of yourself you put into your job. Because work will never love you back.… Read More Work Will Never Love You Back
Category: productivity
Loyalty at Work Makes You Exploitable, Study Finds
Loyal workers are selectively and ironically targeted for exploitation.… Read More Loyalty at Work Makes You Exploitable, Study Finds
How F*cking Around Keeps You Productive
“F*cking around” means taking small breaks throughout the day, and importantly, making sure those breaks are enjoyable. The benefit of taking a lot of regular breaks is your mind and body have a chance to replenish.… Read More How F*cking Around Keeps You Productive
You Can Always Quit
A new friend met up with my partner and me to walk around a man-made lake last weekend. We just moved to a new city, and she invited us out to show us what there is to do on the weekends. She showed up wearing a t-shirt that said, “You can always quit.” I’ve been… Read More You Can Always Quit
Executives Afraid of Employees Not Turning on Their Cameras During Meetings Need to Answer Some Questions
That report about not turning on your video camera during meetings intentionally left out some details. Keeping your camera off may protect you.… Read More Executives Afraid of Employees Not Turning on Their Cameras During Meetings Need to Answer Some Questions
Introducing My New Book: The Everything Guide to Remote Work
I am very pleased to share the news that my new book, The Everything Guide to Remote Work is available to order now and will be delivered to mailboxes, bookstores, and e-readers starting January 11! [Update: The release date has been delayed to February 8.] The Everything Guide to Remote Work is a true guide… Read More Introducing My New Book: The Everything Guide to Remote Work
Stuck in a Remote Work Rut? Don’t Let Your Routine Get Static
There is no such thing as an ideal work routine, and what’s working for you may change—be prepared for it!… Read More Stuck in a Remote Work Rut? Don’t Let Your Routine Get Static
10 Reasons Remote Work During a Pandemic Is Not Remote Work
About a year ago, I gave a talk to a company that was looking for tips about working remotely. Even though the company does technology-focused work and has offices in a few different locations around the world, many of the employees were working remotely for the first time. I kicked off the talk by reminding… Read More 10 Reasons Remote Work During a Pandemic Is Not Remote Work
The Happy Baby Theory of Productivity
Many studies of what makes us productive boil down to these two things.… Read More The Happy Baby Theory of Productivity
Let Me Do It: How Autonomy Increases Personal Productivity
Giving workers autonomy increases their productivity, makes them more satisfied with their jobs, and leads to other positive outcomes, too.… Read More Let Me Do It: How Autonomy Increases Personal Productivity
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