Meaningful work gives us a purpose for getting out of bed in the morning. It makes us energized and excited and more productive. And in one study, researchers discovered that people who prioritize meaning over happiness actually end up happier in the long-term. Here’s a collection of our best articles on finding meaning at work.
We all feel stressed from time to time. But it seems like now more than ever, the workplace has become the biggest source of stress in our lives. Here’s how you can use time management to de-stress your workday.
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Studies have found that academics who take work sabbaticals report higher levels of satisfaction and lower levels of stress than those who don’t. So why don’t we do the same in the workplace?
Read anything on what the future of work might look like and one thing seems almost certain: We’re going to be talking a lot more. The importance of communication in the workplace can’t be understated. And it’s only going to get more valuable in the years to come.
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Did you know the average US worker spends more working hours in meetings than they do on email? If you’re looking to reclaim this time, you’ll need strategies in place to train your busy meeting schedule.
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According to researchers, interruptions can eat up 28 billion wasted hours a year, at a loss of almost $1 trillion to the U.S. economy. So why do we let something as destructive as interruptions invade our workday? And is there a way to save ourselves from them?
Instead of kicking back with Netflix and a cold beverage, deliberate rest lets you engage with activities that are both mentally engaging and restful.
What motivates people do their best work? Is it the promise of reward? The fear of failure (and losing their job)? Pride? Prestige? Respect? Here’s what leaders at some of the world’s largest companies have to say.
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In a study of nearly a thousand employees around the world, 92% believed that negative feedback is effective at improving our performance—”if delivered properly.”
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Like most people, I’ve spent a sizeable portion of my life not living up to my full potential. Whether from self doubt, not prioritizing the right work, feeling bored, or being “lazy,” I have found countless ways to avoid spending time working on what truly matters to me. This probably isn’t too surprising. Most of
Why do some days drag on, every minute feeling like an hour while our to-do list remains intact. While others seem to fly by with task after tasking being ticked off without breaking a sweat? The answer is Flow—the state of mind where we’re so focused, so disciplined, and so in tune with our abilities,
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