With the pandemic adding up to 2.5 hours to the days of workers in many countries (19, including the U.S.), creating a better work-life balance has never been so important. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Learn to Say “No” It’s amazing what just two letters can do. By learning to…
We have all been there. You agree to a commitment only to realize later that you can’t do it—or don’t want to do it. It’s a stressful, often embarrassing dilemma. Here’s how to deal with this situation gracefully and effectively. Be truthful Let’s begin by agreeing to a basic principle: Lying is almost never a…
Error-free writing is essential to effective business communication. Here are three common grammar mistakes in business emails that you can avoid easily by keeping some simple tips in mind. Its/It’s This one of the most common errors you see in business emails. To avoid this mistake, remember that “it’s” is a contraction or “it is”…
Microsoft Word is the world’s word processor of choice. However, as is often the case with popular software applications, not everyone knows how to use it to its full potential. That’s why today we bring you three Microsoft Word tricks that will help you save time at work. Templates Tired of the same old plain…
With businesses so busy chasing deadlines, leaders often find it difficult to get feedback from their teams. If this rings true for your organization, don’t worry—here are four ideas to get employee input. 1. Just Ask Make it a point to request input from your team on a regular basis. As with other things in…
You are probably familiar with your inner critic: that nagging inner voice that likes to nitpick at everything you do. We all have our own inner critic, but what to do when it becomes too intrusive? Here are some strategies you can use. Stop Ruminating “Rumination” is the technical term for those moments when our…
The idea of a ruthlessly competitive workplace may make for great works of fiction, but in real life it can actually be detrimental to your organization. Kindness, on the other hand, offers a host of advantages that no organization can ignore. From greater creativity to improved performance, here are three benefits of kindness in the…
After several months of distress due to the coronavirus pandemic, a return to normal seems to be finally in sight. But before we do that, an assessment of the lessons learned during the pandemic is in order. What Did You Do Right? The past months were difficult from many points of view. Chances are that…
A mentor can be a career-changing figure who can help you achieve success and fulfillment. But how to find a mentor? Here are three simple strategies. In Person When you know in real life the person you would like to have as a mentor, things are a little easier. Odds are that you already have…
Digital marketing opens up a world of possibilities to promote your products or services. However, some small business owners feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the digital world. If you are among them, keep reading to discover a simple digital marketing hack that will help you connect with your customers and grow your bottom line.…
