Throughout history, whether a society focuses on long-term or short-term planning often decides its fate. Those who look ahead tend to keep their culture strong and their society together better than those who only think about immediate gains. From war generals to founding fathers, this sentiment has been captured in many eloquent ways. Including when... The post Long-Term vs Short-Term Planning: Key Differences and Strategies appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

Remote work can be a salvation and deliverance from stress and hassle for some people. For others, it is incredibly isolating, lonely, and extra challenging. With that in mind, tips for remote workers are beneficial for teams of all experience levels. Some days, as a remote worker, you may be able to pick yourself up and... The post Efficiency Unleashed: Essential Tips for Remote Workers appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

Just like the old saying goes, honesty really is the best policy — especially when it comes to filling out your timesheet. Timesheet fraud has severe legal and financial consequences for businesses and employees.  How significant of an issue is time theft?  A recent study by Deputy found that the average employee steals around 4.5... The post Timekeeping Integrity: Strategies to Combat Timesheet Fraud appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

With smartphones, social media, and an increasingly distracted world, it’s increasingly rare for anyone to reach deep concentration at work these days. That’s why many are urging us to take the concept of deep work more seriously.  If you’re not familiar with deep work, it’s pretty self-explanatory. One enters deep work when they block out... The post What Is Deep Work and How to Implement It appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

In the realm of workplace productivity, the pursuit of deep work is often portrayed as a sacred quest, with advice echoing through business articles, YouTube videos, and LinkedIn guru posts. But what about shallow work? Many say, “Outsource or eliminate shallow work as much as possible.” However, that’s not to say shallow work isn’t important... The post Shallow Work: Navigating Low-Value Tasks in the Workplace appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

Not many time management strategies have their origins in comedy, but Don’t Break the Chain is no joke when it comes to building habits.  Don’t Break the Chain is about turning your goals into a visual representation of your continued success. This strategy hits on multiple psychological principles for motivation. We’ll touch more on that... The post Don’t Break the Chain: A Technique for Consistent Productivity appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

You’re focused on a complex problem and nearing the finish line, but that little Slack icon keeps bouncing. Whether someone knocks on your door, a lawn mower revs up, or a conversation interrupts you, the Zeigarnik Effect suggests you’ll remember the moment.  How will you think of this task tomorrow or next week? When will... The post Productivity and Interruption: The Potential of the Zeigarnik Effect to Address Uncompleted Tasks appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

You might be wondering why you’re reading about pickles when you set out to learn how to manage your time. Stick with us, and we’ll show you how the Pickle Jar Theory can change how you approach time management and help you get more done. We’ve all been there: a busy day of work ahead... The post The Pickle Jar Theory: A Strategic Approach to Time Management appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

If you had an hour of free time, how would you spend it? If this question is hard to answer, author Brigid Shulte might be onto something with her time confetti concept.  Ideally, you’d sit down and relax while looking out the window. Maybe read a book or listen to some music with a coffee.... The post Time Confetti: Addressing Fragmented Work Hours appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

Any remote business owner will tell you that one of the biggest advantages of remote work is time. Just eliminating the commute alone helps one improve in time management. It’s also great because it provides more opportunities for activities in one’s personal life, like family bonding, self-development, and health and fitness. But as attractive as... The post Effective Ways to Improve Time Management for Remote Business Owners appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more