I hired a virtual assistant after I realized how overwhelmed I was with work. Asking for help was hard, but it's been so worth it.

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Tawny Lara (not pictured) hired a virtual assistant to help with her business.

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When you work from home it's tempting to skip your lunch break. Workplace experts say it could harm your longevity and drain your social battery.

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People who work from home are sacrificing their lunch breaks, and it's bad for health, well-being, and productivity.

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Google's executive productivity advisor says her 'no-tech' Tuesday night challenge was a hit at the tech giant

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Google productivity manager, Laura Mae Martin, breaks down her No-Tech Tuesday challenge in her new book.

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Google advisor has a simple trick for identifying your productivity 'power hours'

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Google's executive productivity advisor, Laura Mae Martin, breaks down how to find your peak productivity times.

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A shortage of young men in the workforce could weigh on housing, Social Security, and growth for years to come

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3 in 4 workers say AI reduced productivity and increased workloads, survey finds

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The use of AI in the modern workplace has been steadily increasing.

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Google Workspace VP Bob Frati has left after just over a year at the company

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Greece's plan for a 6-day workweek to boost productivity may not work

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Workers in Greece might have less time to enjoy the country's beauty if they're working more.

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Believe it or not, we're spending less time in meetings than we used to

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Time in meetings has dropped to 14.8 hours a week in 2024 from 21.5 hours a week in 2021, according to a survey.

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I was burned out as a business owner, so I set really strict boundaries around work. I'm much happier as a 'cozy entrepreneur'

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Deya Aliaga's business has brought in over $700,000 in revenue since it's launch.

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