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Yes, you can learn how to multitask

Work Life

To check more tasks off your to-do list, it’s tempting to try multitasking, but that’s a counterproductive strategy. According to research, multitasking can kill your productivity by as much as 80%. However, multitasking, not task-switching, is possible, claims Rabin, but only if you understand how it can be done successfully.

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What happened when I tried to avoid multitasking for a week

Work Life

The downsides of multitasking are well-documented. Studies have also found that heavy multitasking can cause short-term memory loss and even brain shrinkage. “It’s how deeply you accept the state of being a finite human, because in multitasking, there is that desire to feel like you’re more than that.

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3 no-nonsense tips for effectively managing Gen Z

Insperity

But just as we’ve all learned to work together, there’s a new generation coming of age. Like their predecessors, Gen Zers value and expect independence, creativity, freedom to work when and where they want, diversity and, of course, technology. Technology mastery. Technology is written into Gen Zers’ DNA.

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8 must-have leadership traits for current and future leaders

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The evolution of the workplace will undoubtedly continue, because economic conditions, sociopolitical issues, markets, industries, technological developments and employee preferences, for example, aren’t stagnant either. Learn from the past and apply that knowledge to the future. Change is our constant. Do they fail to meet goals?

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Why an ‘affordable’ leadership program may be the most expensive mistake you make

Work Life

And while the money you have to spend is limited, the options you have to choose fromcoaching, learning platforms, content libraries and moreare not. But your focus is on a larger grouplike new managerscoaching might be out of your budget, and a digital learning platform could be a better fit. Its highly customized and effective.

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4 Reasons a Military Veteran Might Be Your Best Hire

Insperity

From learning about equipment, technology and first aid to focusing on a specialty, the skills they develop and their capacity to learn translate well into the civilian world. Service members receive additional mentoring by their superiors and are exposed to many different work and learning situations. To learn a trade.

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Multigenerational Workforce: How to Bridge the Generation Gap

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Let’s take a look at the generations that make up today’s workforce, what we can learn from each and how to work with them. Veterans have a lot of experience and you can learn something if you just listen. Great at multitasking. Expect continual learning. Allow time to grasp new technology. Conformers. Disciplined.

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