What Is Deep Work and How to Implement It
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 urgi...
Time Management
Make every hour count
Mastering Time Efficiency: Proven Strategies and Best Practices
At Hubstaff, we’re obsessed with the intersection of time and productivity. The words “time efficiency” and “productivity” are thrown around too casually at times, but un...
Shallow Work: Navigating Low-Value Tasks in the Workplace
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 g...
Don’t Break the Chain: A Technique for Consistent Productivity
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 abou...
Productivity and Interruption: The Potential of the Zeigarnik Effect to Address Uncompleted Tasks
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 conver...
The Pickle Jar Theory: A Strategic Approach to Time Management
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 chang...
Time Confetti: Addressing Fragmented Work Hours
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. Idea...
Mastering Time Management: The 9 Best Pomodoro Apps
In today’s fast-paced world, mastering time management is crucial for productivity and success. Enter the Pomodoro method. What is the Pomodoro method? The Pomodoro Tec...
Best Time Management Activities for Productive Remote Teams
Effective time management is essential for any highly productive work environment, especially when working remotely. Luckily, there are several time management activities you...
Definitive Guide to Creating a Weekly Work Plan
If you and your team work from home, you may feel overwhelmed by your additional responsibilities to stay connected. With so much to do and so little time, it can be hard to plan o...
11 Time Management Systems That Will Skyrocket Your Productivity
Time management systems are frameworks designed to help you better manage employee time and reduce costs. If an effective time management system isn’t part of your tech stack, yo...
