Like most people, I diligently work on a computer all day, happily typing away hour after hour. Also, like most people, at the end of the day I feel eyestrain accompanied by a monster headache. I always assumed it was due to staring at the computer all day, so I finally broke down and looked up [...]
It can be hard to improve your productivity. These easy tips can help make you more productive without a herculean effort. Every business expert claims to have "productivity hacks" that can help you get more done in less time. Of course, there are some common-sense tools you can implement to be more productive, like taking brief [...]
We cannot start the last working day without a Christmas-themed trivia and some well deserved prizes. The ES Bright team is wishing you all Happy holidays!
Most people find working from home to be challenging—especially at first. From piles of dirty laundry to day time TV, there are tons of distractions. And sometimes, pajamas and a comfortable seat on the sofa just don’t provide the same type of motivation you get from a suit and an office chair. Whether you’re home alone [...]
Recruiters spend only six seconds reviewing a resumé before deciding whether to contact a candidate. This means your resumé’s layout is critical, keywords are crucial, and typos are an absolute deal-breaker. If you want your resumé to make its way to the top of the pile, keep this advice top of mind. 7 Tips to Make Your Resumé [...]
Nowadays, many entrepreneurs choose not to rent a large office space. Rather, many enterprises work in a spare bedroom, garage, basement or another one- or two-room office space. Many cost-conscious business owners are even opting for an open-office plan where multiple staff members work together in a large room. It would be ideal if each person [...]
Research has indicated that the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is high—and it’s only getting higher. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, 29 to 40% of Americans report being “extremely stressed at work."1 Work stress has significant health consequences that range from relatively [...]
We tried to "spook" the office vibe, but the positive work energy is too strong to be "spooked". Happy Halloween everyone!
There’s that project you’ve left on the backburner – the one with the deadline that’s growing uncomfortably near. And there’s the client whose phone call you really should return – the one that does nothing but complain and eat up your valuable time. Wait, weren’t you going to try to go to the gym more often [...]
Constructive and at times negative feedback may be valued more as a creator of change. It can also prove to be very detrimental with the very real possibility of entering a negative feedback loop, so here's a couple of tips on when and how to deliver positive feedback for colleagues: • Always be specific in your [...]
