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4 Benefits of a Shorter Work Week
Did you know that working less can actually make your organization more productive? According to an Ohio University study, a shorter work week can boost productivity in the workplace. In...
5 Ways to Break Into Management Like a Boss
Working in a corporate office can make you wonder what it's going to take to get noticed, get promoted and pull off a professional B&E into the management...
5 Tips for Creating a More Enjoyable Workplace
Companies that champion a "work hard, play hard" mentality benefit from increased employee productivity. After all, no one likes feeling miserable when they head into the office for the...
4 Steps to Clearing Your Office Clutter
A messy office or work space is more than just an eyesore. It can also damage your professional reputation. An OfficeMax study found that 40 percent of employees assume...
Know Your Team: Leveraging Employee Personality Types
Identifying the different personality types on your team empowers you to lead your team to heightened productivity. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) identifies 16 personality types based on a...
6 Techniques for Team Building Success
Michael Jordan was once quoted saying, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." Effective team building is just as important to success in your office as...
5 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
Employee engagement remains one of the primary factors that help determine workplace productivity and, ultimately, the success of a business. Unfortunately, less than 50 percent of  Americans are engaged by...
5 Powerful Techniques to Overcome Job Burnout
Job burnout is characterized by constant overwhelming stress associated with work. Burnout can be triggered by a chaotic schedule, unchallenging activities or simply too much work. It also...
How to Create a Positive Work Environments in 5 Steps
While many see the work week as being 40 hours, the Bureau of Labor Statistics  indicates the average person in the U.S. actually spends closer to nine hours...
Top 3 Methods of Resolving Workplace Conflict
A Myers-Briggs Company workplace conflict study found that the majority of employees deal with conflict. In fact, 85 percent of employees deal with conflict to some degree. As if that...
9 Surprisingly Common Manager Mistakes
With great power comes great responsibility—and a whole lot of room for error. Whether you’re running day-to-day business operations yourself or counting on a team of managers, it’s...