Business

The Morning Routines of Successful People

Jun 3, 2020
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morning-routines

The secret to a productive morning is both art and science. There’s no real magic involved, it just requires intentionality and paying attention to what works best for YOU, so that you can tweak your routine for optimum success. While something might work for Linda, it doesn’t mean it will also work for Bob.

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How to Create a Positive Work Culture

May 28, 2020
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positivity

According to the Bureau of Labor, the average American spends 44 hours a week at work. Add in commute times and those out-of-hours calls, catch-ups, and one-off emails, and a significant chunk of our week is spent either in the office or doing office-adjacent tasks. Unfortunately, research shows that more than half of Americans are…

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How to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance in a High-Pressure Job

May 13, 2020
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work-life balance

With technology use at an all-time high, it’s seemingly impossible to separate work and life. Work is constantly at your fingertips and it takes self-control, and discipline to step away– especially in a high-pressure job. It seems there’s always more to do, and a lot is asked of you. This can come with stress that…

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Working from Home: 7 Ways to Take Effective Breaks

Apr 29, 2020
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effective breaks

If you’re one of the many people working from home right now, you might be experiencing a whole new set of challenges. From virtual meetings and your normal workload, to interruptions from pets and kids, it might be more difficult than ever to take a break. But it’s still critically important to step away from…

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Why You Should Move to a Virtual Office

Apr 24, 2020
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virtual office

As we work from home to help flatten the curve, many of us are finding that there’s more to remote working than simply setting up a laptop in our home offices. Today’s highly amenitized workplaces are packed with infrastructure, technology, and services that we don’t necessarily notice until we no longer have access to them on a…

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Tips to Increase Personal and Team Productivity Exponentially

Apr 8, 2020
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Productivity

If you know anything about pop culture, you might remember the artist Usher as a judge on the television show “The Voice,” using the catchphrase “Teamwork makes the dream work.” While yes, it is catchy, he’s not wrong. A skilled, streamlined, united team is crucial to running anything successfully, whether it’s a sports team, a…

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There is Nothing as Valuable as Our Time

Feb 6, 2020
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Value-of-Time

Time is the one thing we can never buy more of. It’s a precious resource and one that we need to use wisely. However, all too often, we find ourselves whiling away an afternoon on admin, losing hours to meetings, and zoning out while doing repetitive tasks. Here’s how to get more out of your time – the right way.

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How Tech Startups are Transforming Business in Albuquerque

Jan 30, 2020
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ABQ-Tech

Tech startups are no longer only synonymous with Silicon Valley, Austin, or New York. Soaring rents, glutted markets, and more cautious investors looking for real-world profitability over on-paper potential are driving startups to business-friendly cities like Albuquerque. And with growth in the startup space comes growth in the small business sector more generally. Albuquerque Means…

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The Cost of Ignoring Employee Wellness

Jan 16, 2020
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Employee-Wellness-Cost

With most employees spending roughly a third of their lives at work, organizations should be proactive about ensuring that their workplaces are designed to foster overall wellbeing. Wellness, after all, is critical to facilitating productivity and competitiveness. When wellness is neglected, businesses are likely to see an uptick in sick days, disengagement, and turnover. Executives…

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How Employee and Executive Goals Intersect Through Wellness

Dec 16, 2019
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Employee Wellness

Too often, business objectives and employee work-life balance are seen as being at odds with each other. Executives want to grow their company’s bottom line, which usually involves squeezing as much productivity as possible from their workers while keeping costs down. Employees want to advance their careers, but typically not at the expense of their wellbeing. In reality, these goals shouldn’t be an either/or proposition. A healthy, positive working environment can help both executives and employees achieve their goals.

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