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The Importance of Self-Care for Productivity at Work
By Skye Schooley | March 21, 2022

Self-care is not always a priority, but it is important for achieving greater workplace happiness, productivity, and success.

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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | March 21, 2022

The result of conflict and stress is a lack of productivity, increased employee absenteeism and eventually higher turnover. Follow these tips to deal with conflict at work more effectively.

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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | March 18, 2022

Are you guilty of poor nonverbal communication? Avoid making these negative body language mistakes at work.

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What Are Solo 401(k)s?
By Max Freedman | February 15, 2022

Solo 401(k) accounts give you the benefits of both employer-sponsored 401(k) plans and self-employed IRAs.

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Remote Work Trends and the Coronavirus: What Changes Are Coming?
By Skye Schooley | February 15, 2022

Learn about the benefits of remote work and why more small businesses may permanently integrate it after the pandemic is over.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | February 15, 2022

Stress is a necessity in life, and sometimes, it can be a good thing. But when there's too much of it, stress can be a monster.

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Support Employees' Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | February 14, 2022

Dependent care FSAs are a benefit many employees find appealing, and it could help your company attract top candidates.

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13 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Jennifer Post | February 14, 2022

Communication, employee training and organization are a few of the things that can improve the office workflow.

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By John Morabito | February 14, 2022

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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How to Structure Your Workday as a Freelancer
By Skye Schooley | February 08, 2022

Working from home comes with numerous distractions, so freelancers need to manage their time effectively and stay on task.

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Workplace Stress and Anxiety After COVID-19
By Shawn Singh | February 04, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing workplace stress and anxiety. This article explains the primary causes of that stress and how to manage it in a post-COVID world.

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The Best Time of the Year to Take Vacation
By Jennifer Post | February 03, 2022

Don't waste your time off; make the most of it without leaving a disaster at work.

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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 03, 2022

Working from home has become the reality for many American workers. Here's how to transition into long-term remote work.

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How to Survive Working 12-Hour Shifts
By Max Freedman | February 03, 2022

Long shifts are a strenuous reality of many jobs. If you're struggling to keep up with your schedule or preparing for a new workload that includes long days, there are some important tricks to know.

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Fight Coronavirus Procrastination: How to Boost Your Productivity Working From Home
By Daglar Cizmeci | February 01, 2022

In the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, many companies are forced to work from home, which can encourage procrastination. Let's explore a few tips to maintain productivity and focus at home.

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6 Ways Yoga Can Improve Productivity at Work
By Melissa Thompson | January 31, 2022

Don't think yoga is important in business? The benefits of yoga can increase productivity.

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Expense Tracking Services Buying Guide
By Kayla Harrison | November 23, 2021

Which expense tracking service is right for you? Our buying guide explains what to look for in a provider and how to choose the best one for your needs.

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How to Learn From Your Failures: 4 Valuable Lessons
By Thomas Griffin | November 25, 2020

As an entrepreneur, you'll encounter failure. Here's how to maintain a healthy perspective

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How to Create a Happy and Productive Work Culture
By Rachita Sharma | October 16, 2020

Investing in a happy culture reaps benefits beyond giving team members a better work-life balance and a sense of purpose. It also boosts productivity and a company's bottom line.

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How a Divorce Can Affect Your Business
By Chris Porteous | September 16, 2020

There are options to ensure the dissolution of your marriage doesn't disrupt your business. You can sell part or all of the business, make a binding agreement to offer other assets in place of the...

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How Viable Is a Physical Office Space These Days?
By Andrew Martins | August 24, 2020

Thousands of businesses went from physical to virtual work environments since March because of COVID-19. What is the future of physical office spaces?