It seems we’re all checking our phones constantly these days. But all that time spent on our phones leaves little time for anything else. We need time to think in order to come up with novel solutions ...

We’ve all heard the adage warning against all work and no play. “There’s an ingrained mythology around startups that not only celebrates burn-out efforts, but damn well requires it. It’s the logical ...

How can I stay focused at work when I’m overwhelmed by other things in life? When there's a lot going on in the world or your personal life it can be hard to concentrate. Here's how to find focus at ...

Technology boosts your productivity in some ways, but it hurts it in others, according to a CareerBuilder study of 2,175 hiring and human resources managers across a variety of industries and company ...

Since the pandemic, a growing number of companies have turned to employee monitoring software to track productivity. But they're missing the real culprit behind missed deadlines or lagging sales, ...

Our minds are simply not designed follow multiple trains of thought simultaneously, and so task switching comes at immediate, and lasting, time and productivity costs. The solution is to prepare for ...

Most of us encounter a non-stop stream of notifications during the workday—notifications that divert our attention, distract our focus, and demand immediate action. How do you get work done when you ...

I’m sitting at my desk, researching an article on how to stay focused at work. As I open up a PubMed study, I realize I have 87 emails in my inbox. Then the buzzer rings — Greatist’s monthly supply of ...

Share on Pinterest A short, enjoyable break at work can boost your mood and improve your focus. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images A new study finds that taking a positive work break, like watching a funny ...

Two of life’s most potentially stressful arenas are work and the holidays. When you combine the two, it’s no wonder that many people feel anxious and overwhelmed. “Although some people look forward to ...