Multitasking, in the sense of doing two or more tasks at once, isn’t really possible, and it isn’t good for us. More correctly known as task-switching, this practice creates the illusion of productivity even as it’s slowing us down and sapping our efficiency. It’s so easy to fall into the multitasking trap as we live… Continue reading Multitasking: Break the Cycle (Part 2)
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Multitasking: Let Go of the Illusion (Part 1)
Multitasking might be the most commonly used word we use to describe our working lives here in the 21st Century. Our identities are wrapped up in that word. We like to describe ourselves as multitaskers. We like to think of ourselves as people who are successfully juggling our responsibilities and Having It All. We like… Continue reading Multitasking: Let Go of the Illusion (Part 1)
Don’t Go It Alone with Records Retrieval
We don’t have any side hustles at The Records Company. We specialize in locating, retrieving, and certifying records for law firms, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other third-party requesters. That’s all we do, and we love it. Our singular focus and our passion for the pursuit of records gives us unparalleled expertise. Here’s how that… Continue reading Don’t Go It Alone with Records Retrieval
Register for Records Retrieval in Four Easy Steps
We often talk about how fast and easy it is to register to use our online portal at The Records Company. How fast and easy is it, really? So fast and easy you can get registered and begin submitting requests in four steps. Step 1: Profile To set up a profile, you need your first… Continue reading Register for Records Retrieval in Four Easy Steps
Your Winter Motivation Guide
As winter officially approaches and exposure to sunlight grows shorter for many of us in the northern hemisphere, our thoughts turn to preserving our motivation through the winter ahead. The instinct to hibernate can be strong, as we may find ourselves struggling to stay productive when we’d really prefer to just go home and curl… Continue reading Your Winter Motivation Guide
How to Get Organized and Stay That Way
For some people, getting and staying organized comes naturally. These are the people with the spotless desks, whose desk calendars are immaculate. At the other extreme are the people who don’t remember what the surfaces of their desks look like. In reality, most of us fall somewhere in between these extremes. Wherever we fall on… Continue reading How to Get Organized and Stay That Way
You Time: How Your Hobby Can Improve Your Career
Your hobby is something you do for fun. It’s something you do for yourself, for fun. It’s the way you unplug at the end of a long day or week. You don’t do your hobby because you have a deadline or because the consequences will be dire if you don’t do it. You do it… Continue reading You Time: How Your Hobby Can Improve Your Career
Create a Routine for Better Sleep
When you look at your work-life balance, it’s easy to overlook a major component of the “life” part: sleep. Not getting enough sleep can adversely affect your productivity in your work life. Sleep deprivation is a leading cause of workplace accidents. Even if the physical risks in your work are relatively low, the reduced function… Continue reading Create a Routine for Better Sleep
Back-to-School Tips for Working Parents
Back-to-school time in August and early September are some of the most stressful weeks of the year for working parents. Settling kids back into the school-day routine, while the adjust to new teachers, new peers, new academic demands—and balancing all that with your own work demands—is no easy task. Finding the balance between work and… Continue reading Back-to-School Tips for Working Parents
Open Lines: Communication for Outsourcing
Outsourcing records retrieval and other tasks can mean big benefits to your bottom line, but ensuring a smooth relationship with service providers does require attention to detail. When you outsource a function of your organization, you cede some control over your process to another party, which can be daunting. As in every kind of relationship,… Continue reading Open Lines: Communication for Outsourcing