Brainstorming
What is brainstorming and how does it work?
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Brainstorming is a technique applied simultaneously by a group of people allowing to form numerous ideas on any given topic in a short time and at a high rate. Apart from the need to keep up with all the brainstorming rules, good preparation on part of the group host is also important, if the group is to achieve a maximum possible output from its members. Read our guide to find out what...

What is brainstorming and how does it work?
Exercise in the office
Exercise at work can help reduce stress and prevent
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Sitting for hours on end is not beneficial to mind and body. So, what can you do if you have to work every day as an office worker, where for most of your job you must sit? Exercising at work can help! It is wholly possible to integrate exercise in the office into your routine without interrupting your workflow. Some exercises can also be done at your desk!

Exercise at work can help reduce stress and prevent
How to prioritize your workload
How to prioritize: 9 methods to help you get started
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When work piles up, there is no way around it: prioritizing tasks is part of the daily work of a good company head or team leader. But if everything already had to be done yesterday, it can be difficult to define a clear structure. Proven concepts for how to prioritize such as the Eisenhower principle and the 80:20 rule can bring order into workload chaos. Everything begins with pen and paper –...

How to prioritize: 9 methods to help you get started
Work-life balance
Work-life balance
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A work-life balance involves a lot more than simply dividing working time and personal time equally. The concept is often viewed as a philosophy that determines many aspects of a person’s life. In order for it to succeed, both employers and employees must make an effort to create the best possible working conditions. Read all about why this philosophy is so desirable, what it includes, and how...

Work-life balance
G Suite alternatives
Google Workspace alternatives: The most popular and hidden gems
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Google Workspace is great. That is why many companies use it. But not everyone likes to follow the crowd and some businesses prefer not to use Google’s office solution. Our article covers well-known Google Workspace alternatives, and some lesser-known options that might just be the perfect fit.

Google Workspace alternatives: The most popular and hidden gems
Working from home
Working from home: what it means to work from a home office
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Digitalization, Work 4.0, information society – buzzwords that show how the ways we work are changing. As a result of these developments, some traditional workplaces are losing their significance: Work can be done from anywhere with an internet connection. Setting up a home office is therefore an alternative that is becoming interesting for more and more employees and employers.

Working from home: what it means to work from a home office
Time management techniques
The best time management techniques, summarized
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Does your to-do list keep getting longer? Do you feel like time is constantly slipping away from you? If you want to be more productive and efficient, time management techniques can help. You can employ proven strategies to prioritize, plan, and efficiently execute tasks and achieve goals faster. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the best time management methods to boost efficiency and get...

The best time management techniques, summarized
Body language
Body language: The most important form of nonverbal communication
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Even when we don’t say anything, we communicate: Our body language is more or less consciously sending out signals to those around us. Gestures, expressions, and posture often share more than we’d like, including how we feel in a given situation. If you’re able to understand body language, you’re better prepared in conversations with others – and can adjust your body language accordingly.

Body language: The most important form of nonverbal communication
Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365
Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365: A comparison
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Google Workspace or Microsoft 365? Both providers offer users a cloud platform with business-ready office and collaboration tools. The pricing is also in a similar ballpark. Entrepreneurs who want to centralize operational work processes with cloud-based applications are spoiled for choice. We compare the functional spectrum of both business solutions.

Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365: A comparison
Right to work from home
Do you have right to work from home?
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A growing number of employees are making a claim to work from their home office. Many employers are willing to facilitate flexible working rights for their employees to create the conditions for a better work-life balance. But do home office rights exist, or is there even a law governing work from home?

Do you have right to work from home?

Productivity

Productivity plays a leading role in running a successful business. From relevant tools, to project management and collaboration, including self-motivation and time management, this section gives employers and employees a wide selection of tips on nurturing productivity in the workplace.