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# Productivity articles.

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[![How to Cope With Layoffs Without Losing Confidence](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/cd4a65f8-221.webp) Productivity Sep 28, 2025 12 min readHow to Cope With Layoffs Without Losing ConfidenceExplore the deep, emotional impact of a layoff beyond the practical steps. A personal, metaphorical journey to rebuilding confidence and redefining self-worth. By Barbara Best →](https://jobicy.com/blog/132790-how-to-cope-with-layoffs-without-losing-confidence.md) [![How AI Will Reshape the Job Market — A Founder’s Perspective](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/8702064e-221.webp) Job Seeking Sep 16, 2025 6 min readHow AI Will Reshape the Job Market — A Founder’s PerspectiveAI is transforming jobs: automating entry-level roles, boosting demand for tech skills, and forcing rapid adaptation to remain competitive and relevant. By Yuri Kovriga →](https://jobicy.com/blog/131992-how-ai-will-reshape-the-job-market-a-founders-perspective.md) [![What Every Worker Should Know About OSHA Protections](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/bf5ab139-221.webp) Pay and Benefits Sep 15, 2025 6 min readWhat Every Worker Should Know About OSHA ProtectionsDiscover OSHA protections through evocative images, personal stories, and 2025 safety updates—making workplace regulations an unforgettable sensory experience. By Barbara Best →](https://jobicy.com/blog/131904-what-every-worker-should-know-about-osha-protections.md) [![Zoom Mishaps That Actually Cost People Their Jobs](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/1f184dbe-221.webp) Career Development Sep 15, 2025 5 min readZoom Mishaps That Actually Cost People Their JobsNo matter how many Zoom fails, accidental exposures, or inbox catastrophes happen, there’s always someone with a messier tale. By Victoire Boucher →](https://jobicy.com/blog/131899-zoom-mishaps-that-actually-cost-people-their-jobs.md) [![The Art of Saying “No” at Work Without Guilt](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/bd2ea628-221.webp) Productivity Sep 7, 2025 8 min readThe Art of Saying “No” at Work Without GuiltTired of being a professional people-pleaser? Here's a funny, chaotic guide to saying 'no' at work, ditching the guilt, and reclaiming your sanity. By Victoire Boucher →](https://jobicy.com/blog/131277-the-art-of-saying-no-at-work-without-guilt.md) [![The 4-Day Workweek: My Honest Take as a Founder](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/7d2daabe-221.webp) Productivity Sep 6, 2025 9 min readThe 4-Day Workweek: My Honest Take as a FounderAs a founder, I am not interested in implementing the latest trend. I am interested in building a resilient, innovative, and humane organization. By Yuri Kovriga →](https://jobicy.com/blog/131180-the-4-day-workweek-my-honest-take-as-a-founder.md) [![What I Learned Talking to Hundreds of Remote Job Seekers](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/c644b948-221.webp) Job Seeking Sep 4, 2025 8 min readWhat I Learned Talking to Hundreds of Remote Job SeekersThe search for a remote job is not a search for a different way of working. It is a search for a different… By Barbara Best →](https://jobicy.com/blog/130990-what-i-learned-talking-to-hundreds-of-remote-job-seekers.md) [![What 5 Years of Building Jobicy Taught Me About Hiring and Careers](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/09/2a420057-221.webp) Productivity Sep 2, 2025 9 min readWhat 5 Years of Building Jobicy Taught Me About Hiring and CareersQuestion the platitudes. Interrogate the assumptions. Be wary of anyone offering a simple, seven-step solution to a complex human problem. By Yuri Kovriga →](https://jobicy.com/blog/130770-what-5-years-of-building-jobicy-taught-me-about-hiring-and-careers.md) [![How to Stay Motivated When You’re Job Hunting for Months](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/35b722f9-221.webp) Job Seeking Aug 31, 2025 9 min readHow to Stay Motivated When You’re Job Hunting for MonthsLong-shot jobs? Ambitious titles? Companies I’d never heard of? Apply, apply, apply. It was a way to turn that helpless, angry energy into… By Ines Martínez →](https://jobicy.com/blog/130582-how-to-stay-motivated-when-youre-job-hunting-for-months.md) [![The Loneliest Part of Remote Work Nobody Talks About](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/40059e94-221.webp) Productivity Aug 30, 2025 9 min readThe Loneliest Part of Remote Work Nobody Talks AboutOne of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that remote work is all about productivity. And yeah, I guess it can be.… By Matt Semon →](https://jobicy.com/blog/130501-the-loneliest-part-of-remote-work-nobody-talks-about.md) [![Do Cover Letters Still Matter in 2025?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/0742f190-221.webp) Job Seeking Aug 25, 2025 8 min readDo Cover Letters Still Matter in 2025?It’s your chance to prove you’re not a robot, especially now that—let’s be honest—many people are probably using AI to write their first… By Matt Semon →](https://jobicy.com/blog/130066-do-cover-letters-still-matter-in-2025.md) [![Apply Even if You’re Not 100% Qualified](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/ebc8c507-221.webp) Career Development Aug 22, 2025 6 min readApply Even if You’re Not 100% QualifiedTo apply for something when you are not “100% qualified” is an act of profound courage. It is an act of faith in… By Barbara Best →](https://jobicy.com/blog/129743-apply-even-if-youre-not-100-qualified.md) [![My Honest Work From Home Routine](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/3259c8c0-221.webp) Productivity Aug 22, 2025 9 min readMy Honest Work From Home RoutineProductivity isn’t linear. It’s a series of peaks and valleys. The real challenge of remote work is learning to ride those waves instead… By Matt Semon →](https://jobicy.com/blog/129697-my-honest-work-from-home-routine.md) [![How to Network Effectively in a Remote World](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/0e68177d-221.webp) Career Development Aug 19, 2025 10 min readHow to Network Effectively in a Remote WorldThis comprehensive guide delves into effective strategies for building and maintaining connections in a remote world. By Natalya Luft →](https://jobicy.com/blog/101063-how-to-network-effectively-in-a-remote-world.md)