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Yesterday
Why the cofounder of Axios is a big fan of cutting meetings
In his new book, ‘Just the Good Stuff,’ Jim VandeHei shares his productivity tips, including taking frequent inventory of his company—and his own job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Yesterday
Why the cofounder of Axios is a big fan of cutting meetings
In his new book, ‘Just the Good Stuff,’ Jim VandeHei shares his productivity tips, including taking frequent inventory of his company—and his own job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2d ago
Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work
In a new survey from benefits provider Carrot, Black and Hispanic women report having a more difficult time navigating pregnancy at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3d ago
How to advance in your career if your boss is disengaged
Is your boss hard to track down? Do they miss meetings, or just generally seem checked out? Here’s how to deal—without it hurting your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4d ago
3 (kind of easy) ways to totally transform the hiring process
Hiring is broken. On the latest episode of The New Way We Work, we ask: What if we burned it down and started over? Career expert Kimberly Brown imagines that new world with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5d ago
5 ways leaders can keep learning without appearing uninformed
It’s vital for leaders to learn new skills. But the higher you rise in an organization, the harder it can be to expand your knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26-04-2024
Google’s productivity expert says this is the best way to start your day
Here’s what your morning routine should look like, according to Laura Mae Martin, Google’s executive productivity advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25-04-2024
How do I ask for personal time off without disclosing why?
In an ideal world where companies don’t nickel-and-dime PTO and managers trust their employees, it would be easy. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24-04-2024
This is how America’s childcare crisis is killing careers
Faced with unaffordable childcare, low- and middle-income mothers often have to quit their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23-04-2024
A key ingredient for a happy workforce
Volunteering provides benefits to the giver and the company; corporations should support employee efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22-04-2024
Why you should learn to incorporate more humor at work
It’s good not to take everything so seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19-04-2024
How to manage your anxiety about public speaking
Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18-04-2024
Managers can boost productivity by changing one word in their questions
Inquiry-based managing could boost productivity and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17-04-2024
How to implement a 4-day workweek
Some contend that there are tremendous economic and social benefits to a condensed, more productive week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16-04-2024
These are new rules for what’s appropriate to say at work
Problematic language is lurking in all corners of the workplace. This guide will help you understand how to communicate more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15-04-2024
Are micro-sabbaticals the answer to our work crisis?
This might just be the modern antidote to the burnout epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12-04-2024
6 habits of instantly likable people
Some folks have qualities that draw others to them. Here are some habits they practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11-04-2024
Don’t fall into the trap of ‘get stuff done.’ Focus on these 3 things instead
Leaders need to know that to get stuff done, it’s really about careful orchestration—not about working harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10-04-2024
What to say when a coworker (or manager) gets laid off
It can be awkward to figure out what to say, but it’s important to reach out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09-04-2024
These strategies can help with dealing with a bully at work
Here’s how to handle a workplace bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08-04-2024
4 ways to make more effective decisions
Workers can learn how to make better decisions throughout both their careers and personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices