It's important to know how people perceive you around the office, particularly if you're considered a negative individual, writes Stephanie Vozza. If you find yourself rushing to assign blame or having a hard time letting go of previous mistakes, others are likely to consider you a downer.
Studies have shown that multitasking actually inhibits productivity, making it much more effective to monotask, or focus on one thing at a time. To improve your ability to monotask, make sure to include time in your day to rest your brain by doing nothing and regularly set aside several-hour blocks of time for deep work, writes Tammy Swift.
One Certainty in the Universe of Investing Rebalancing is a key concept in investing--and while it's easy to understand, it can be hard to execute. Learn more
College graduates who are entering the corporate world should invest time and effort in their professional relationships to ease the transition, writes Shadan Deleveaux. Make sure to treat everyone you meet with respect as you build a reputation in a new environment, Deleveaux writes.
The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition Want to learn how to create a meaningful strategy that will yield higher levels of employee retention and engagement? Read "The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition" to learn about the case for employee recognition, how to secure management buy in, how to create a recognition program road map and implement a program.
Purina's Pets at Work survey reveals employees who bring pets to work have lower stress levels, improved retention and higher productivity, according to Kurt Venator, Purina's chief veterinary officer. More than half of approximately 1,000 employees polled reported bringing a pet to work at least once per week.
While the career web allows professionals to change jobs more frequently than the outdated career ladder did, the amount of options available can lead to decision fatigue, writes Alina Dizik. Those who feel paralyzed by the sheer number of choices available should impose boundaries based upon the skills they want to acquire and their long-term career goals.
Professionals who have "side hustles" must be realistic about extra work and set aside time for it when they know they can be productive, writes Andrea Huspeni. By scheduling fixed times that take into account other obligations, people can make their side work a priority and avoid overworking.
Martha, a 125-pound Neapolitan mastiff, won the Sonoma-Marin Fair's World's Ugliest Dog contest in California. During the competition, Martha impressed the judges by slowly climbing on stage and taking a nap, snoring loudly while ignoring the cheers of the crowd.
