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Work Smart

The apps, tips, tactics, and brain hacks to help you work smarter instead of harder.

Don’t make these 4 mistakes when you’re building an online community

These days, it’s easy to start an online community. But building a long-lasting, sustainable one is a whole other ball game.

Don’t make these 4 mistakes when you’re building an online community

I had trouble monotasking, so I tried “spacewalking”

Focusing on a single task isn’t always so simple.

I had trouble monotasking, so I tried “spacewalking”

6 completely appropriate ways to say “no” this holiday season

If looking at your calendar this month is stressing you out, here’s a plan for figuring out how to reclaim some of your time.

6 completely appropriate ways to say “no” this holiday season

How to know if you’re an ethical leader

Two political economists define what it means to do the right thing in business—and how to do it.

How to know if you’re an ethical leader

5 ways your company will be better if you give to charity

Getting your employees involved in giving to a charitable cause can not only do good for your community, it can help strengthen your workplace.

5 ways your company will be better if you give to charity

5 reasons empathy is the most important leadership skill

If you want a happier, more productive staff, you might need to be more empathic.

5 reasons empathy is the most important leadership skill

How to let your secret, hidden extrovert out

In a lot of ways the workplace is designed to stifle our extroverted tendencies. Here’s how you can let your social side shine.

How to let your secret, hidden extrovert out

How CEOs-in-waiting buy the companies they want to run

A little-known investment vehicle skyrockets young entrepreneurs into top roles. Called “search funds,” they are racking up real profits and growth.

How CEOs-in-waiting buy the companies they want to run

7 questions to help you figure out if it’s time to quit your job to start your own business

There’s a ton of risk. But the potential for reward can be oh so alluring. Answer these seven questions to see if you’re ready for entrepreneurship.

7 questions to help you figure out if it’s time to quit your job to start your own business

5 myths about the future of work that you need to stop believing

Yes, being a “quick” learner can be advantageous–but it’s not the be-all and end-all when it comes to success in the future of work.

5 myths about the future of work that you need to stop believing

How you deal with stress can ruin your employees’ jobs

A new study finds that a manager’s reactions to stress can be a key factor in their team’s performance.

How you deal with stress can ruin your employees’ jobs

Can a two-page resume increase your odds of getting hired?

Compared with single-page resumes, two-page resumes increase the amount of time recruiters spend reviewing the applicant, and can ultimately improve the candidate’s likelihood of getting hired.

Can a two-page resume increase your odds of getting hired?

Introverts, acting like an extrovert won’t make you happier

Acting against your nature can feel momentarily good, but it won’t be long-lasting.

Introverts, acting like an extrovert won’t make you happier

Is sending company holiday cards outdated? A guide from experts

It’s a long held tradition in many offices, but with so much of business conducted online, do you really still need to send holiday cards?

Is sending company holiday cards outdated? A guide from experts

Can’t work towards your long-term goal? Blame your brain

No, it’s not your lack of self control. It’s how your brain was wired.

Can’t work towards your long-term goal? Blame your brain

5 predictions for the future of remote working tools

As remote working tools become preferable over face-to-face interactions, their development will dictate how we work in the future.

5 predictions for the future of remote working tools

Yet another way open offices are making you less productive

Surprise! Many creatives say they need quiet to do their best work. So why aren’t employers giving it to them?

Yet another way open offices are making you less productive

Want to be a good leader? Learn to follow

Leadership involves a long and ongoing process–one of which is knowing when to follow.

Want to be a good leader? Learn to follow

This is how Americans define their dream job

No one can accuse us of having humble ambitions.

This is how Americans define their dream job

Why it’s important for employers to follow up with candidates after job interviews

If you want to attract the best candidates, you need to look at the hiring experience from their point of view.

Why it’s important for employers to follow up with candidates after job interviews

Impact

What’s the most generous country on earth?

How community activists are gearing up to fight Amazon’s new offices

The creative ways foreign aid groups are boosting rural economies

Creativity

This Hallmark Christmas movie script written by a bot is the Christmas movie we all need

The Black List revealed its 2018 top scripts with a short film made in just 24 hours

Former Wisconsin police sergeant sues Making a Murderer filmmakers

Co.Design

Here is Amazon’s customer service phone number

Why you should buy your grandparents a 3D printer

How Uber and Jump redesigned the electric bike from scratch

Work Life

4 questions that employers should ask every job candidate

How you might unwittingly be making your bad boss even worse

Social media predictions for 2019: a return to personal authenticity