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Use These Five Hacks To Rein In Meeting Madness

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Research indicates a consistent annual increase in the number of meetings since 2000, with many deemed unnecessary and unproductive, often lacking a clear agenda. A 2017 Harvard Business Review article suggests that executives spent around 23 hours per week in meetings in 2017, up from around 10 hours in the 1960s.

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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A 2017 survey found that 91% of executives believe that a sense of humor is important for career advancement, and 84% feel that people with a good sense of humor do a better job. Put humor into action There are endless ways to weave fun and humor into the workday for everyone’s benefit.