The language learning app has science behind its mascot, but cajoling doesn’t always make us more productive
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentations
Doing more than one thing at once can feel overwhelming — but it can also be liberating
Brigid Schulte makes a convincing case for a drastic overhaul of the way we earn a living
Demands for workers to return full time have a rose tinted view of in-person work
I often write about how to get things done but that doesn’t mean I always succeed
Researchers who put themselves under the microscope made some important discoveries
Bosses are encouraged to help employees manage clash of domestic and work responsibilities
Habits don’t lead to personal optimisation. They lead to suffering
Bosses who insist on a return to the office are demonised — but turning up is better for your career
Timing messages can aid flexible work but mask long hours
Channelling your mental resources can improve wellbeing and productivity
Faithful workers are inclined to invest more time and effort in their jobs. But it’s not all rosy
Our inboxes contain news that ranges from the trivial to the life-changing, which is why they’re so addictive
Krystal Hosting’s failed trial highlights challenges for customer-facing businesses
More white-collar employees are clearing the decks at the end of the week after pandemic upended in-office work
Many CEOs rely on a regular morning routine, so I decided to experiment
Groups from law firms to the NHS are seeking help for the overworked
Productivity hacks to counter a world full of distraction
Employers are using personality assessments to resolve disputes and diversify their workforce
New technology intended for self-management could open the door to surveillance
Research tells us what works — and what doesn’t — in terms of engaging staff, at home and in person
Cost-cutting has left workers drowning in ‘self-service’ admin tasks — but AI might come to the rescue
His strategies for stressed-out knowledge workers have sold 2mn books. What does he know that we don’t?
Surveillance of staff at home or in workplaces can be counterproductive, researchers argue
