Off days. We all have them from time to time. Maybe you didn’t sleep well the night before, or perhaps you’re working on a project that isn’t particularly exciting. Or maybe there’s no viable explanation at all, and you’re just straight up not feelin’ it that day. First of all, that’s OK. We can’t be on all the time. Motivation is an […]
Tired of Useless Meetings? 9 Ways to Make Your Meetings More Effective [Infographic]
Some meetings are a total waste of time. There’s nothing more frustrating than stopping your actual work to attend a meeting where everyone ends up staring at their laptops and nothing actually gets done. It’s crazy how many hours we waste in meetings like these. In fact, the average employee spends 31 hours in unproductive […]
Why So Many Brick-And-Mortar Stores Are Turning to Click-and-Collect Models
While Amazon is busy trying to figure out how to get products to you as quickly as they can once you click the purchase button, the rest of the ecommerce world seems to be moving in the other direction. Some of the largest brick-and-mortar retail organizations have led the charge toward store pick-up options for […]
How to Train Your Brain to Write More Concisely: 6 Creative Exercises to Try
Every time I write, my goal is to write easy-to-read sentences. I never want my audience to stumble or slow down or start a sentence over. That’s why, whenever possible, I use simple words instead of jargon, periods instead of semicolons, and active voice instead of passive voice. Most importantly, though, that’s why I strive […]
Introducing HubSpot’s #PETprogram: Taking ‘Office Dogs’ to a Whole New Level
Here at HubSpot, there’s one thing we love above all else: Dogs. A smush-faced pug? Instant heart warmer. Majestic golden retriever? More like new best friend. It’s no wonder our “bring your dog to work” policy at our Cambridge headquarters is an employee favorite. Beyond being popular, this program also gets big results: Our research […]