Habit is defined as behavior repeated so often it becomes almost automatic. I am in awe of the power of habit. It’s a force to change your life, and it’s available to anyone no matter the situation or the circumstances. For five years, author Tom Corley observed the daily habits of the rich and the…
7 Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals
How Sleep ‘Hygeine’ Can Transform Your Productivity
As freelancers and entrepreneurs, most of us probably don’t have to set our alarm clocks for a 9-to-5 schedule. While this is an advantage for independence and creativity, the downside is that we are never formally not working—we can default to working on projects late at night or as soon as we wake up in…
Habits You Need to Develop for Greater Productivity
By Nicole Ramirez Productive people have one thing in common: a solid routine consisting of small habits that help them to keep a healthy mindset and lifestyle. For many successful people, these habits didn’t take long to incorporate into their routine. Research has shown that a habit takes approximately 21 days to become normal behavior….
US Worker Productivity Rebounds in Fourth Quarter; Labor Costs Tepid
WASHINGTON—U.S. worker productivity rebounded more than expected in the fourth quarter, curbing labor costs growth, but the coronavirus pandemic has distorted the data and prevented a clear trend. The Labor Department said on Thursday that nonfarm productivity, which measures hourly output per worker, increased at a 6.6 percent annualized rate last quarter. Data for the…
The Rise of the New Socialism—and What You Can Do About It
Commentary In this article I want to explain that a rapid departure from the free market system (or what is left of it today) is taking place before our eyes, and that this is a development that endangers not only prosperity but also the peaceful coexistence of people in this world. To explain this to…
Better Business Outcomes From Mindfulness and Meditation
Back in the day, it probably wouldn’t have been all that daunting to find more than a few skeptics who’d scoff at the very idea of meditation in the workplace. Really? There? they’d proclaim, perfectly aghast. After all, it’s an environment typically far too rife with distractions like butting heads for partnerships and the coveted…
6 Gift Ideas for the Workplace
The holiday shopping season has commenced. As an employer, you want to get your team a gift, but you don’t know what to get them. How about coming up with solutions that make their lives easier at the office? People spend a large portion of their lives at work, and making working conditions more comfortable…
Tackling Hard Tasks
Generally, we avoid hard tasks, putting them off while we either do easier tasks or distract ourselves. This is understandable, as a hard task might feel daunting or overwhelming. Unfortunately, spending our hours on urgent but easy tasks versus difficult but important tasks is generally a costly choice. So let’s talk for a minute about hard…
US Labor Costs Surge in the Third Quarter; Productivity Falls Sharply
WASHINGTON—U.S. unit labor costs surged in the third quarter, while productivity declined at its sharpest pace since 1981, adding to signs that high inflation could last for a while. The Labor Department said on Thursday that unit labor costs, the price of labor per single unit of output, increased at an 8.3 percent annualized rate…
How to Maximize the Productivity of New Team Members
Hiring a new team member can be challenging. An oft-quoted stat from SHRM put the average cost per hire around $4,129 back in 2016. Since then, with a pandemic, remote work, and an ongoing employee crisis, the price has only gone up. Additionally, the need to maximize productivity is essential. With so much capital going…
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