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Displaying all articles tagged:
Work Smarter
July 17, 2014
Work Smarter: Why You Should Add a ‘Done List’ to Your To-Do List
Keeping an honest record of what you’ve done can inspire you to make changes, if necessary.
By
Melissa Dahl
July 7, 2014
Work Smarter: Speak Vaguely to Seem More Powerful
New research helps explain some of the magic of corporate-speak.
By
Melissa Dahl
June 26, 2014
Work Smarter: Unhunch! Slouching Is Making You Dumber
It’s harder to think creatively when you’re all hunched over.
By
Melissa Dahl
work smarter
June 19, 2014
At Work, What Kind of Music Is Best? And When?
The best kinds of music for tackling various tasks throughout your day.
By
Melissa Dahl
June 13, 2014
Work Smarter: Close Those Damn Tabs!
They’re “secret distractors.”
By
Melissa Dahl
June 5, 2014
Work Smarter: Get Stuff Done in 90-Minute Chunks
Taking breaks may help you be more productive.
By
Melissa Dahl
work smarter
May 19, 2014
Work Smarter: Meetings Are 34 Percent Shorter If You’re Standing Up
Sit-down meetings drag, and all that extra time doesn’t produce better decisions, research shows.
By
Melissa Dahl
work smarter
May 14, 2014
Work Smarter: Even a 3-Second Distraction Can Screw You Up
Or, how your Gchat addiction messes you up at work.
By
Melissa Dahl