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But, according to a thoughtful new post on blog Farnam Street, you'd be wrong. There's a paradox at the heart of productivity, the post contends, and it means you'll actually get more done if you skip the heroics and instead leave more slack in your schedule. To be more productive ... slack off more? This might initially sound too good to be true. That's understandable. Who wouldn't be suspicious of experts telling you that the secret to super productivity isn't waking up at the crack of dawn or 14-hour days but instead being more of a slacker? But this conclusion isn't just the pronouncement...

Getty Images Harrison Monarth is the CEO and founder of Gurumaker, an executive coaching company. He says working under a difficult boss can take a psychological toll on even the strongest of employees. To protect your health, align with your manager's expectations and find your greater purpose at the company. There are numerous benefits to creating a psychologically safe work environment; chief among them being happier, more engaged employees, who experience increased confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging in their organization. Productivity increases,...

AMC As the boss, you have a responsibility and obligation to talk to your employees. Stay calm and composed, and stick to the facts. Send questions about your workplace dilemmas and challenges to rknight@insider.com. Welcome to Insider's work-advice column, "What's Working?" It solves your real-life workplace dilemmas with expert advice and research-backed tips, tricks, and life hacks. Got a narcissistic boss? A passive-aggressive coworker? Or a tricky sticky situation at work? "What's Working?" can help! Send questions about your workplace challenges to rknight@...

As more of the workforce leans into working remotely on a permanent basis, here are some tips for keeping your work-from-home setup fresh.