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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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Not surprisingly, Microsoft has tried to recreate the benefits lost from commuting by creating a “ virtual commute ,” scheduling time to set goals in the morning and reflect on the workday at its end. The end goal is to create an inspiring workspace that fuels your employees, instigates innovation and can adapt naturally.

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The Post-Covid Economy Demands a Hybrid Office Concept | Virtual Offices and Remote Workers Drive Innovation and Productivity

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There are a few downsides to strict work-from-home policies, including: Diluting company culture . Physical pain due to lack of ergonomic furniture . Without the right communal support from colleagues, workers often fail to perform at their highest level and lose sight of goals. . Increased distractions .

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5 Productivity Boosters for the Afternoon Slump

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Schedule tasks appropriately – After lunch is not the best time to read the long, lulling policy eport. Include protein to boost brain alertness. If you need a snack, nutritionists suggest low-fat yogurt and fruit. Make phone calls, have meetings and other social tasks. Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk

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If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 8, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

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Remembrance Day

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You will find Books of Remembrance here, songs that were popular during war time, information on WWI and WWII and so much more on the history of war and Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day 2 Learn about how the first Remembrance Day in Canada came to be and who initiated this holiday.

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Effective Communication Skills

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In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. The fellow with the peg leg says to the other, “That’s nothing, let me tell you how I got this.”

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20 Tips for Better Time Management

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For example, my work can be categorized into these core groups: (1) writing (articles, my upcoming book) (2) coaching (3) workshop development (4) business development (5) administrative. This helps me concentrate better. 17 – Batch similar tasks together. For related work, batch them together.