Most people think that the key to employee motivation is giving performance-based raises. People will work harder for an uptick in their monthly paycheck. But this common motivation tactic doesn’t actually do much, according to a Harvard Business Review article that detailed the findings of an analysis of 120 years of previous research. They found little correlation between […]
A Workaholic’s Guide to Relaxing on Vacation [Infographic]
There’s a big difference between having a strong work ethic and being a workaholic. When you have a strong work ethic, it means you have a strong sense of responsibility, you put in your best effort, and you care about the quality of your work — but you also cut yourself a break every once in […]
Got Email Overload? 14 Email Management Tools for Organizing Your Inbox
Most people have a love-hate relationship with their email inbox. On the one hand, email can be exciting — whether you’re making progress with a client, replacing a meeting with a (much more efficient) email thread, or receiving an invitation to a fun social gathering. On the other hand, though, email can be overwhelming — especially if […]
How to Write Better Headlines for Your Facebook Ads
With 1.13 billion daily active users engaging on the platform, Facebook has become an obvious option for marketers looking to explore the benefits of targeted ad creation. And while Facebook’s targeting options make it easier for you to get your ads in front of the people you really care about, it’s ultimately up to you […]
Why Virtual Agencies Might Be More Creative
I wrote this post by the pool. Not by my pool — I don’t have one — but by a pool. It was 104 degrees. Since I recently left behind big New York agency life to focus exclusively on writing and consulting, I’m able to do that — work by pools. I can work when […]
