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smh.com.au • Productivity • World
Taking regular breaks, including lunch breaks, is crucial for maintaining work-life balance, preventing burnout, and improving overall productivity.
smh.com.au • Economics • Australia
Non-compete clauses in Australia are costing workers an estimated 4% of their wages and hindering economic productivity, prompting calls for a ban or reform.
watoday.com.au • Economics • Australia
A proposed ban on non-compete clauses in Australia could significantly boost wages, productivity, and the overall economy, despite concerns from some business groups.
gestion.pe • Technology • World
This article provides a five-step guide on how to create personalized AI assistants using generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, emphasizing their applications in various fields.
smh.com.au • Economics • Australia
A shift in Australian policy toward work-from-home arrangements highlights the significant economic benefits, including increased workforce participation and worker retention, despite initial concerns about productivity.
medium.com • Productivity • World
Dedicating just one hour a day to learning a new skill can lead to significant personal growth and mastery over time, as demonstrated by the author's experience in learning to code.
medium.com • Productivity • World
This article explores the author's reflection on time spent playing video games as a teenager, contrasting it with a productivity-focused perspective and questioning the conventional wisdom of maximizing every moment.
blog.myli.page • Productivity • World
This article describes the author's experience using the Zettelkasten method for note-taking in Obsidian, showcasing how their notes naturally cluster and providing examples of their note clusters.
chromewebstore.google.com • Software • World
A Chrome extension allows users to copy all open tab URLs to the clipboard in various formats and paste them to open multiple URLs simultaneously.
balancethegrind.co • Biography • World
Malcolm Gladwell's daily routine, characterized by a minimalist morning and focused writing sessions, reveals the methods behind his successful writing career.
balancethegrind.co • Business • World
Mark Cuban's daily routine prioritizes tackling urgent tasks early, managing work primarily through email, and incorporating regular exercise despite his demanding schedule.
smh.com.au • Lifestyle • World
This article suggests five engaging activities to make the most of your commute on public transportation, focusing on relaxation and mindful activities.
thehindu.com • Economics • India
A discussion on whether Indians should work longer hours to boost economic competitiveness considers various factors such as existing labor laws, gender disparities, and the impact of technology on productivity.
chromewebstore.google.com • Productivity • World
Tabs Reminder is a Chrome extension designed to help users manage their open tabs, reduce browser crashes, and improve focus by setting reminders to close tabs and optionally integrating with task management tools.
page.ke • Technology • World
Page Reader AI offers a streamlined way to access and read online articles without distractions, providing AI-powered summaries and related content discovery.
newyorker.com • Business • World
Elon Musk's attempt to impose a simplistic productivity metric on the federal government backfired, highlighting the enduring challenge of measuring knowledge-worker productivity, even within Silicon Valley.
chromewebstore.google.com • Software • World
Paywall Detector is a free Chrome extension that helps users identify paywalled content in Google search results, saving time and improving browsing efficiency.
medium.com • Technology • World
The author recounts their experience with the note-taking application Obsidian, detailing the reasons for initially choosing it and their eventual decision to discontinue its use.
zeit.de • Neuroscience • World
Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius advocates for brain-friendly work strategies to enhance productivity and overcome self-sabotaging habits.
forbes.com • Psychology • World
This article explores the evolutionary reasons behind procrastination and lack of motivation, offering practical strategies to overcome these challenges and achieve greater productivity.
theglobeandmail.com • Economics • Canada
Canadian businesses' reluctance to invest, despite a flagging economy, is hindering economic growth, not government policies.
crxsoso.com • Technology • World
The Paywall-Free Reader Chrome extension helps users bypass paywalls to access online articles and news, offering features like open-access version detection, distraction-free reading, and AI-powered summaries.
smh.com.au • Technology • World
Atlassian's AI-powered software, Rovo, aims to automate mundane tasks, freeing up human workers for more creative and strategic endeavors, although concerns remain about job displacement and the potential for AI-generated data bias.
nytimes.com • Economics • World
Early research on the effects of remote work reveals a mixed economic impact, with some workers and businesses benefiting while others face challenges.
vox.com • Productivity • World
Experts debunk the myth of revolutionary productivity hacks, emphasizing the effectiveness of simple, time-tested methods like to-do lists and calendars, and the importance of prioritizing tasks and protecting free time.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
The article explores the negative impact of digital tools on workplace productivity and proposes a shift towards "slow productivity" as a more sustainable and effective approach.
pigprogress.net • Agriculture • World
A veteran writer reflects on his prolific career covering pig production, highlighting key advancements and advocating for improved data analysis and communication in the field.
elpais.com • Economics • Spain
This article analyzes the factors contributing to regional leadership in Spain, focusing on human capital, capital endowments, and productive specialization, highlighting the 'high road' strategy adopted by leading regions.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
The article discusses how the adoption of AI in coding at Amazon is transforming the nature of software engineers' work, leading to concerns about increased speed and reduced thoughtful engagement.
thelogic.co • Economics • Canada
A KPMG survey reveals that Canadian businesses are significantly hampered by the US-China trade war, leading to reduced investments and impacting productivity.
thetimes.com • Economics • World
This article challenges the societal obsession with lengthy retirement, arguing that it's financially unsustainable and a waste of human potential, proposing a more flexible approach to work and leisure.
theglobeandmail.com • Finance • Canada
Financial advisors in Canada face increasing workloads due to an aging workforce and a slower influx of new advisors, prompting exploration of technology and team restructuring for improved productivity.
support.microsoft.com • Technology • World
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to install and use the OneNote Web Clipper to easily capture and manage web content.
diariodenavarra.es • Nutrition • Spain
A Spanish nutritionist suggests skipping breakfast to improve workplace productivity by avoiding blood sugar spikes.
elpais.com • Economics • Germany
A debate about German workers' productivity sparked by a politician's comments reveals underlying economic and demographic anxieties.