Are you as organized as Bill Gates?
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates uses digital tools to get things done. No surprise there, but are you using any of his top tactics?
Category: Productivity
5 tips for smarter business travel
Headed to a conference soon? Plan a better business trip for you or the boss with these five tips.
For road warriors, a traveling office
The next time your frequently traveling boss lands in another city with nowhere to hold a meeting but a hotel lobby or Starbucks, suggest a temporary office. These spots may be geared toward local start-ups, but they’re also a good fit for someone working on the road.
Prepping for an emergency
It’s always best to plan ahead. Here’s a list of useful Web sites in the event of a flu pandemic, which could knock out as much as 40 percent of the work force.
On ‘borrowed’ time
Where does the day go? We spend at least 36 minutes at work every day on personal tasks, according to a survey by OfficeTeam.
Design your space so work can ‘flow’
Does your work "flow"? Professional organizer Liz Franklin says we all handle paper in pretty much the same way.
How to reserve the best table
Snag the best table in the house when making a reservation on behalf of your boss.
Eliminate follow-up interruptions.
Too many people interrupting your day asking, “Where is the ____ you promised?”
How do your work habits compare?
All peak performers do certain things: put in long hours, exercise, work in family time, etc. But they also have idiosyncrasies or secrets for making sure that they stay at the top of their game. What’s remarkable is how much their work habits vary.
Taming the wild, woolly e-mail inbox
Whether your e-mail inbox is cluttered with spam or work-related e-mail, take note: The following techniques can help you gain control of your wild inbox.