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How to Effectively Prioritize Work
Prioritizing work seems like the easiest thing in the world. Our jobs depend on it—so why do so few of us actually do it? Research shows that as many as 20 percent of adults could be called “chronic procrastinators.” We’re […]
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How Productive Are You Compared to Your Peers?
Ever wondered how those long hours you’re putting in stack up to your peers? Wonder no more. Productivity app RescueTime recently released a report assessing 185 million hours of work time logged through their app. The study incorporated data from […]
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What Jobs Will Decline In the Next Decade?
It’s no secret that some jobs out there won’t stand the test of time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has a full rundown of which jobs are disappearing the fastest, with a few usual suspects ranking near the top: Manufacturers, […]
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Analyzing LinkedIn’s Most Promising Jobs of 2019
LinkedIn recently released its Most Promising Jobs of 2019 rundown, heralded as a review of 15 different positions that “…come with high salaries, a significant number of job openings and year-over-year growth, and are more likely to lead to a […]
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Will the 9 to 5 Disappear?
It’s sort of a trick question. The 9 to 5 may already be gone. And if you’re like most of the American workforce, you’ll be happy to see it go. It’s well known that working long hours can be a […]
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A Case for the 4-Day Work Week
Most of us would jump at the chance to work four days each week instead of five while getting paid the same. It sounds great on paper, and as many companies are seeing, it works great in practice, too. This […]
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Stop Treating Your Developers Like Crap (Do This Instead)
Did you know that up to 25 percent of employees are considered “high risk” for leaving their current jobs, many of whom have advanced skills or knowledge and perform well for their companies? Obviously, this level of turnover is untenable […]
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Are Your Employees Happy? Here’s How to Find Out
One of the most important (yet hardest to answer) questions a manager has to deal with involves worker happiness. Are your workers really happy? Or do they just put on a happy face when the boss walks by? It’s no […]
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What Makes a Great Project Manager?
It’s not an easy role to take on. Project managers have a unique set of responsibilities in a project’s lifecycle. They handle duties that range from broad strategy to one-on-one coordination of team members. It’s a broad skillet that many […]
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Do You Work Remotely? Get Paid to Try Out a New Town
Here’s the deal. Remote workers are in demand. They often possess specialized skillsets, they’re flexible, and they bring out-of-state dollars into local economies. Naturally, plenty of regions across the country welcome these employees into their labor pools, particularly if they’re […]
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