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How To Fit Exercise Into a Busy Schedule
Collaboration 10 min read

How To Fit Exercise Into a Busy Schedule

Having trouble fitting exercise into a busy schedule? You're not the only one. Learn more about the benefits of exercise and tips for ensuring it makes its way into your life.

What is Employee Wellbeing and Why Does it Matter?
Leadership 7 min read

What is Employee Wellbeing and Why Does it Matter?

Employee wellbeing is a critical component of a healthy working environment and organization. Companies that promote wellbeing make it easier for employees to manage stress levels while also maintaining a positive and productive environment. Wellbeing can refer to mental and physical health, as well as more complex things such as satisfaction and engagement levels. In

Managing High-Stress Employees in the Workplace
Leadership 10 min read

Managing High-Stress Employees in the Workplace

No, you’ll never kick all stress to the curb. However, there are some steps you can take to reduce the amount of stress your employees experience.

Less Family Time as Workloads and Stress Levels Soar in British Offices
Productivity 3 min read

Less Family Time as Workloads and Stress Levels Soar in British Offices

Now a new study from Wrike about digital working culture and its impact on the lives of office workers in the UK, France, and Germany confirms that we’re not alone. British offices are creaking under the pressure of work, resulting in less time for family and rest and heightened stress levels. The majority of British workers would work fewer hours — if only they could afford it financially or their workloads could be adjusted accordingly.

Spend Less Time Working & More Time Learning (Work Management Roundup)
Productivity 3 min read

Spend Less Time Working & More Time Learning (Work Management Roundup)

It's Friday, dear readers. The week's best work-related and productivity-centered reads await you in our Work Management roundup! Some of the most interesting links this week talk about how working less (and learning more) will lead to more satisfaction with your life. Curious? Read on! Why We Should Spend Less Time Working, and More Time Living

Why Are Habits Important for Productivity?
Productivity 3 min read

Why Are Habits Important for Productivity?

Productivity is simply a matter of choosing to work smart every day. Ask successful people their productivity secret and they’ll typically say it’s consistent daily habits. But what exactly are habits, and why are productive work habits so difficult to form? Our short Slideshare tackles these questions in 14 slides, sharing input from neuroscience, psychology, and business

Moving Beyond PTO & WFH: 5 Companies With the Best Work-Life Balance
Leadership 5 min read

Moving Beyond PTO & WFH: 5 Companies With the Best Work-Life Balance

As millions of office workers around the world juggled their home and working lives in the same space last year, one thing became clear — work-life balance is arguably more important than it ever has been.  According to Bloomberg, we are working an average of three hours extra a day. And the companies who do not

5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness to the PMO
Leadership 10 min read

5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness to the PMO

Even though technology has advanced, the workforce is still largely human. When was the last time you took a break and rested in your project management office? Read our list of five common situations and ways to practice mindfulness in your workplace.

Dealing With Bullies, Jerks, & Toxic Personalities in the Workplace
Collaboration 5 min read

Dealing With Bullies, Jerks, & Toxic Personalities in the Workplace

Ever had a conversation with a colleague where you walk away thinking, "Whoa, that person was a real jerk." Turns out you're not alone. These head honcho, give-me-your-lunch-money-type personalities are not only affecting high school hallways, they're invading our office culture.

10 Gadgets to Keep You Healthy & Productive at Work
Productivity 5 min read

10 Gadgets to Keep You Healthy & Productive at Work

90,000 hours. 10.3 years. 18.5% of your waking hours over your entire lifetime. This is how much time you spend at work. You've probably read the stats on how all those hours are taking their toll on your health: sitting is the new smoking, work stress is killing you, the unhealthy habit of forgoing vacation days.

How to Increase Productivity at Work:<br>6 Mindset Hacks
Productivity 5 min read

How to Increase Productivity at Work:<br>6 Mindset Hacks

So take a deep breath, go on a break, and: …change your environment Switch the scenery to reboot your mind. Once fatigue seems to be overtaking, take a walk around the building, go to the terrace or even stand outside under the sun for 5 minutes. And if you absolutely can’t get up from your chair, spend some time

Taking a Stand: The Evolution of the Desk Employee (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

Taking a Stand: The Evolution of the Desk Employee (Infographic)

We decided to revisit history and unravel the evolution of sitting as well as the revolution of standing in the office. Check out the infographic below for the stories behind sitting, standing, and even kneeling in the office.

How to Embrace Your Inner Introvert (Even Back at the Office)
Collaboration 7 min read

How to Embrace Your Inner Introvert (Even Back at the Office)

Being an introvert in the workplace can be hard. Luckily, Wrike has some tips to help you embrace your inner introvert and brave the open-plan office once more.

Crash and Burnout: Is Workplace Stress the New Normal?
Productivity 5 min read

Crash and Burnout: Is Workplace Stress the New Normal?

Wrike asked more than 1,600 US and UK employees about the primary causes and effects of stress in the workplace. Our results show that with their health and home life at risk, workers are refusing to tolerate stress and looking for a way out.

Why You Should Consider a Five Hour Workday
Collaboration 5 min read

Why You Should Consider a Five Hour Workday

The 5 hour workday is an alternative working style that’s becoming increasingly popular. Let’s explore the case for a five hour working day.

Mental Health at Work: 5 Essential Hacks for a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Collaboration 7 min read

Mental Health at Work: 5 Essential Hacks for a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or in-office, here are some simple work-life balance tips to encourage a better headspace and higher levels of happiness at work.

Bring Back the Lunch Break! (Video)
Productivity 3 min read

Bring Back the Lunch Break! (Video)

We all want to be productive at work and gain recognition (and hopefully a raise) for our dedication. But that doesn’t mean you should chain yourself to your desk! Longer hours don't automatically translate into increased productivity. In fact, that mid-day break for lunch is more important than ever if you really want to wow

Who Buys the Cake? Tackling Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Leadership 7 min read

Who Buys the Cake? Tackling Gender Inequality in the Workplace

The past 18 months of increased remote work have made us all question what we want from our office culture – from whether a commute is really necessary to whether the "increased productivity" it creates is actually just a facade. After all, as The Washington Post reports, up to 80% of US workers are as

Daily Writing Habits to Boost Productivity—Even If You're Not a Writer
Productivity 5 min read

Daily Writing Habits to Boost Productivity—Even If You're Not a Writer

Even if you don't consider yourself much of a writer, you'd be surprised at how much the act of jotting your thoughts down on paper can help you get more done every day. Getting into a daily writing habit has multiple benefits: putting your goals down in writing makes you more likely to achieve them,

What Is Psychological Safety at Work? How to Achieve it
Leadership 10 min read

What Is Psychological Safety at Work? How to Achieve it

What makes a team effective? A few years back, that was the question plaguing Google’s leadership. When they set out to find the answer, they conducted over 200 interviews, examined 250 different attributes, and studied over 180 Google teams. But they only came up with a few answers. The first variable they identified was psychological safety. According

Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace After the Pandemic
Leadership 7 min read

Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace After the Pandemic

For some employees, returning to work feels like an important step toward regaining pre-pandemic normality. However, for others, returning to the office after an extremely stressful and/or traumatic 18 months will be daunting. While employers can’t turn back the clock for their employees, they can and should offer options, strategies, and benefits that will aid

Crank up Your Work Volume with Music in the Workplace
Productivity 7 min read

Crank up Your Work Volume with Music in the Workplace

As conventional workplace barriers continue to break down in favor of open, exposed spaces, music is proving to be an effective tool to boost focus and improve productivity in the workplace. We asked academics at the forefront of psychology to weigh in on the positive effects of music on productivity in the workplace.

Addicted to Multitasking: The Scientific Reasons You Can’t Stop Juggling Work
Productivity 10 min read

Addicted to Multitasking: The Scientific Reasons You Can’t Stop Juggling Work

Confession time: in the course of writing this article, I’ve checked Facebook, Slack, Skype, and Reddit. Instagram twice. I've switched to two other tasks and sent four emails. No, the irony is not lost on me. Distractions are everywhere, and blocking them out can feel impossible. New emails never stop coming, along with questions and requests

Daily Rituals to Steal From Successful Creatives and Innovators
Productivity 7 min read

Daily Rituals to Steal From Successful Creatives and Innovators

Walk in the door. Hang up jacket and put on cozy, hand-knit cardigan. Swap loafers for canvas sneakers. Ever since we were children, our brains have thrived on ritual and routine. And while it’s easy to assume that creative thinkers and visionaries eschew predictability and find inspiration in the unexpected, following an established daily routine is