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5 Tips On Having A Productive Monday Morning At Work

Even though Monday gets a bad rep, it doesn’t have to be stressful and overwhelming.
A little preparation and some strategic planning can improve how you start your day and set the tone for a successful week
Waking up at the beginning of the week doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you have some tactics and tools in your arsenal. Use these tips for a stress-free Monday at work.

Water Under the Bridge: How to Get Over Toxic Relations at Work

One of the most efficient ways to fix any problem you have with your colleagues is doing it head-on. If you have an issue – talk it out.

Best case scenario – you are going to come to an understanding, and things will improve. Worst case – you move to other options now knowing that the person can’t be reasoned with.

Yet, before going off yelling at someone, make sure you follow some basic rules.

Does Employee Monitoring Affect Your Leadership?

Filed under Leadership | Posted by PMStudent

Employee monitoring software, especially the ones with time tracking functionalities, gives you plenty of data and insights into who does what, how long each project takes to be completed, which tools are used, and much more. This will make it easier to assign tasks, organize projects, set realistic deadlines, etc. But you must proceed with caution, you do not want to antagonize your team members.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Working Remotely

Welcome to the remote workforce. This is truly the new way to work with over 50% of the workforce expected to work remotely in the near future. Whether you’re a solo freelancer, a member of a corporate remote team, or a manager who wants their telecommuting employees to achieve their full potential, here are the crucial do’s and don’ts of the modern remote work or telecommuting landscape.

How to End Your Day and Be on Your Way

Filed under Becoming a PM | Posted by PMStudent

You thought your work day was behind you. And then, just as you settled into relaxation mode, you realized that you had forgotten something important. It can’t wait until the next day. So much for walking away from your work day. Why not set up a simple system, so that you can end your day and come back tomorrow feeling recharged and ready to go?