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7 ways to not let WFH during the holidays drive you insane

It’s the most wonderful… and busy, stressful time of the yearrrr! Family get-togethers, school functions, friend’s parties – oh yeah, and that thing called work. While flexibility is one of the best perks of WFH, it can make mastering your work/life balance a bit more difficult to achieve during the holidays. Here are seven tips for WFH during the holidays, so you can leave work (at home) and enjoy this special time with family and friends!

General, Productivity

The Art of Negotiating

High stakes negotiations not only require confidence and problem solving, but also preparation and strategy. Here's how to become a more successful negotiator.

Productivity

Millennials in Sales (Part 1): Why they crush this job

Millennials make up the largest generation of workers in the labor force, but only a small percentage goes into Sales. And when considering their technical skills and creative abilities, Gen-Y has an inherent edge that makes them excellent salespeople. Part 1 answers the question: Why are they so good at this job?

Culture, Productivity

7 Habits of Highly Successful Professionals

Success means continuing to strive for greatness, even if you’re on track for executive lobster lunches with Mark Cuban. Here are some insights into what makes a successful professional, so you can jot ‘em down in your journal, in bullet point form.

Productivity

Battling an Invisible Enemy: Workplace Complacency

People are doing their jobs well. Okay, well enough. They hit their marks, they fill their quotas, they don’t make many mistakes. They’re fulfilling their job descriptions, adequately. And they’re languishing... First, it’s best to assume that complacency exists. What are the signs to look for?

Productivity, Science & Psychology

The Science Behind Great Work: Work Environment

Research has confirmed that there are optimal temperature, sound, and lighting conditions that make you more focused, creative, and prepared to tackle even your most challenging work. Part 2 of 5 in The Science Behind Doing Great Work examines the environmental conditions that make you more productive in your workspace.

Productivity, Science & Psychology

The Science Behind Great Work: Motivation

Your brain loves dopamine, and so does your boss. A naturally-occurring chemical that fuels productivity, work ethic, and performance, and makes manager reviews less painful? Tell me more! Part 1 of 5 in The Science Behind Doing Great Work is all about getting inside your brain to understand the neuroscience of motivation.