Productivity Tools
How do you handle working under pressure? Start with energy
Most people think pressure is about stress. But it’s often a mismatch between your work and what truly fuels you. This guide will help you align your motivation, protect your energy, and perform at your best, especially under pressure.
What is ADP Workforce Now? Pair it with Marlee for HR success
Gone are the days when talent acquisition was as simple as finding the right skills and cultural fit. Today, alignment with organizational values is often just as important[1]. With this extra variable to consider, the hiring process can often be more challenging. But, with the right all-in-one HR and talent management platform you can speed up the hiring and onboarding process while ensuring you lock in the right talent. One of the best available platforms to achieve this is ADP Workforce Now.
Five team meeting agenda examples for high-impact meetings
Imagine you walk into a room and have no real idea why you’re there. You recognize some of the other people there, but not everyone. Someone starts speaking, but you're unsure what they're talking about. Acronyms are tossed around that you're unable to decipher. You do your best to follow along, but it’s hard to stay focused.
SMART goals: A step-by-step guide (with examples)
How successful would you say you are? Do you regularly achieve what you set out to do?
6 simple tips to overcome 'shiny object syndrome'
What is shiny object syndrome?
Self-control is a top achiever's best-kept secret to a successful life.
Self-control is often seen as a trait that you either have or you don’t. You either have the power to control your impulses, or you’re impatient and undisciplined.
Crafting SMART goals for professional development: Your roadmap
Want to fast-track your career growth but need help figuring out where to start? Learn how to set powerful SMART goals for professional development, with real-world examples to help you reach your career potential.
Review: 60+ of the best productivity tools for work and life
Overwhelmed by endless productivity tools? We've got you covered. Our comprehensive guide combines reviews with expert insights to reveal the top 60+ productivity tools that truly deliver. From boosting efficiency to preventing burnout, find your perfect match here.
A winning leaders guide to building organizational culture
Culture can be difficult to define, but in many ways, this is due to its pervasive nature. Asking people to describe culture is like asking a fish what it thinks about water - it's the medium we move through on a daily basis, and so it's often taken as a given. But in the uncertain times we live in, the advantages shared by organizations with a strong organizational culture are too great to ignore. From retention to financial performance, companies with a strong culture outperform those with a weak culture on almost every measure[1]. If you want to improve your current culture at work, the time for zooming out and thinking big is now. In this article, we'll share our tips for building a strong organizational culture, as well as sharing Marlee's unique approach to culture building.
A one on one meetings agenda that actually boosts productivity
Individual review meetings are often the first to be skipped when other priorities arise.
What are the most advanced chatbots in 2024?
The chatbot industry has progressed in leaps and bounds. Gone are the days when AI-powered chatbots meant frustrating interactions with the so-called 'customer service representatives' on your online banking app.
Is learning management system Moodle + Marlee right for you?
If you are considering learning management system (LMS) Moodle, you have probably already invested in L&D. And given recent statistics, that's a good decision. Eighty percent of U.S. employees say professional development and training is important when considering a job offer. But only 39% say their current employer is meeting that need.1 This means that talented workers who aren't getting their learning needs met might leave your organization for one that does.
Develop interpersonal communication for workplace success
The use of technology in the workplace grows by the day. Accordingly, it's easy to think technical skills are more valuable than soft skills. But according to the LinkedIn 2023 Most In-Demand Skills Report, this isn't true[1]. The report found communication is the second-most in-demand skill. Leadership skills are the fourth. And teamwork is the 10th. This shows the importance of interpersonal skills. Want to boost your career? It's time to start sharpening your interpersonal communication skills.
How to stop procrastinating (but not feel like a failure when it happens)
The best time to read this article is right now. Not later, or tomorrow. Don't open it in a browser tab and switch over to social media. Don't bookmark it and hope you'll remember to come back and read it.
How to set goals and achieve them: the art of getting things done
Have you ever met a chronic goal-setter who seems to have endless plans for world domination but never quite seems to follow through?
How to prioritize tasks (and stop putting out fires)
Even before COVID shifted us to thinking about a “New Normal,” people were stressed at work. Four years ago, Groupon commissioned a study of 2,000+ professionals about their work lives. Some findings: