Blocking out a maximum of 90 minutes for focused work, especially on important tasks, is usually more effective than navigating a long to-do list, writes Naphtali Hoff. "Knowing that you have blocked time for that will allow you to work on your prioritized items without worrying that you won't find time for the deferable tasks," he writes.
Google's Workspace products, formerly known as G Suite, are paying attention to the pandemic's new ways of working, particularly in the team-by-team, company-by-company needs for communication tools, says Workplace executive Javier Soltero. "There are lots of rhythms, even within my own organization, teams that for one reason or another move faster or slower, make more heavy use of real-time communication versus asynchronous communication," Soltero says.
When interviewing, don't ask questions to look smart but ask questions that focus on the company's culture and how this particular department fits into the culture. Also ask about the career path someone is this role would typically take to see how the company invests in its staff.
The Super Bowl Career Fair saw more than 150 former NFL players interview with companies such as SiriusXM, Microsoft and FedEx Ground. "As many skills as we are taught through sports, they are very transferable to any organization. How to persevere. How to deal with pressure. How to have a short memory. How to be a good teammate," says Tony Simmons, a former player and one of the organizers of the third annual event put on by the NFL Player Care Foundation.
Fast Company has named its 10 most innovative workplace companies of 2021, and work-management platform Asana tops the list for its cross-functional collaborative features for teams. Among the others, Chief is recognized for facilitating connections among female leaders and Zoom, Slack and GitLab are highlighted for their remote-working tools.
One of the not-so-green (environmentally speaking) secrets about the legalization of cannabis is that growing the green stuff indoors consumes a ton of energy. There are already some vineyards and breweries that pride themselves on being powered by renewable energy sources. Maybe one day there will be cannabis growers doing the same thing.
