Archive for the ‘Pop Culture’ Category

Rotary Phone Nostalgia

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

If you frequently type numbers into a computer, a 10-key is an essential productivity tool. But one hobbyist decided to build a less efficient system out of an old rotary telephone.
Read on »

Ambition, Motivation and Productivity

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

A feature in Time Magazine poses a powerful, and perhaps dangerous theory about ambition. The article implies that perhaps some people are just more likely to succeed.
Read on »

Job Satisfaction Plummets

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Here’s a double whammy for the working professional. You hate your job and want to quit, but the economy is bad so you’re afraid to leave.

Read on »

Disorganized Office, Discredited Report

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

As well all know, the trends of “going green”, resource preservation and climate control have taken our society by storm. Yet, amidst the hype, a leader in the movement is currently under a magnifying glass for his disorganization.

Read on »

Victim One Day, Winner The Next

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

While Todd Jamison exercised in the gym, his parked car was getting a work out too. The only difference: Todd chose to lift weights. His car had no choice.

Read on »

Productivity and Disability

Friday, February 12th, 2010

If there’s no one in your personal life who experiences a form of disability, you may not be aware of the incredible array of resources available to help people work more effectively. But “assistive technology” can help almost anyone, not just the disabled.

Read on »

Doing More with Less

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Joblessness is still high, labor costs are down, and unemployment claims are up. When times are tough, businesses must do more with less.

Read on »

Increase Productivity: Do Nothing

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Over at the website Blogussion, a writer named “Alex” suggests we can increase productivity by doing nothing. How can working less result in more?
Read on »

Goodbye, January

Monday, February 1st, 2010

The first month of the new decade is over. Did you accomplish your goals? Is measuring success based on the calendar a good approach for success?
Read on »

Favoritism and Borders

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

It’s never easy avoiding favoritism; particularly when it involves a large amount of business with large sums of money. Yet, as Borders bookstore now knows, ignoring or delaying others can lead to more than just annoyed clients.

Read on »