Monthly Archives: September 2015

How to Make Your Friends Envy Your Productivity Style

September 30, 2015 | 2,193 views

How to Make Your Friends Envy Your Productivity Style

How to Make Your Friends Envy Your Productivity Style

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “How does she do it?” People who juggle busy lifestyles without seeming to skip a beat are awe-inspiring.

 

If you want to become that person who makes everyone’s head turn in amazement, you’ll need to boost your productivity to get more done in less time. Here are a few ways you can make yourself the talk of your social circle with productivity boosting tips.

 

Create a Distraction Free Schedule

 

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Should You Offer Unlimited Maternity Leave?

September 16, 2015 | 2,138 views

Should You Offer Unlimited Maternity Leave?

Should You Offer Unlimited Maternity Leave?

Netflix made waves in the employment world when the subscription giant announced they are now offering unlimited paid parental leave. For the first year after a child is adopted or born, a parent can take as much time as needed to be with their family. When the employee decides to come back to work, they can choose to come back part time or full time for a few months and then leave again.

 

 

This is a far cry from the traditional maternity/paternity leave policies. Is it about time?

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Will You Have to Honor More Schedule Requests Soon?

September 9, 2015 | 2,198 views

Will You Have to Honor More Schedule Requests Soon?

Will You Have to Honor More Schedule Requests Soon?

Two new bills – The Schedules That Work Act (S. 1772) and an identical bill (H.R. 3071) –  were recently introduced on the U.S. Senate floor and in the House of Representatives. If passed, these bills could have a major impact on the way your scheduling works.

 

What is The Schedules That Work Act?

 

The Schedules That Work Act and its identical counterpart in the House of Representatives, gives employers new compliance measures to follow when scheduling. These measures would require employers to make, keep, and preserve the records of their compliance with the act if passed.

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How to Help Student Employees Be More Productive

September 2, 2015 | 1,881 views

How to Help Student Employees Be More Productive

How to Help Student Employees Be More Productive

There are tons of benefits to hiring a student.

 

  • They’re comfortable with new technology;
  • They’re focused on long-term success;
  • They’re able to work longer, odder hours;
  • And they’re okay with receiving entry level salaries.

 

You’re convinced it’s the right decision, but what do you on day one? How can you maximize this new relationship so your business and your intern have the most success? The answer lies in your student’s productivity.

 

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