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[![Understanding Procrastination: What are its Causes?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/45155c685b9c2130ed7fca2e5445629c.jpg) Productivity Mar 5, 2023 6 min readUnderstanding Procrastination: What are its Causes?Procrastination can lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of productivity, and it can have a negative impact on our personal and professional lives. By Joshua Ward →](https://jobicy.com/blog/72160-understanding-procrastination-what-are-its-causes.md) [![Do We Overuse Excel? Know Your Alternatives](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/cf1e3c89fd49ab14cde4acea4a9ee990.jpg) Productivity Mar 3, 2023 4 min readDo We Overuse Excel? Know Your AlternativesExcel has its fair share of shortcomings, and there are some alternatives that might work better for your team or project. By Matt Semon →](https://jobicy.com/blog/72128-do-we-overuse-excel-know-your-alternatives.md) [![How to Get Permission for Taking a Sabbatical From Work](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/03/c11f78a0767d7670311b34defbf58728.jpg) Productivity Mar 1, 2023 5 min readHow to Get Permission for Taking a Sabbatical From WorkSabbaticals are more common in academic or research fields but are becoming increasingly popular in other industries as well. By Joshua Ward →](https://jobicy.com/blog/72056-how-to-get-permission-for-taking-a-sabbatical-from-work.md) [![What Is Envato Elements? Serious Creators Need This](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/679386f647452b24f322894ba355738f.jpg) Productivity Feb 18, 2023 6 min readWhat Is Envato Elements? Serious Creators Need ThisEnvato Elements is a popular resource that provides a wide range of creative assets and tools for serious creators. By Jobicy Team →](https://jobicy.com/blog/72071-what-is-envato-elements-serious-creators-need-this.md) [![The Importance of Good Speech: 5 Tips to be More Articulate](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/aa30d36db15912004b59a6b768c57eb7.png) Productivity Feb 14, 2023 5 min readThe Importance of Good Speech: 5 Tips to be More ArticulateIn a professional setting, miscommunications can cause delays, wasted time, and ultimately loss of productivity. By Jobicy Team →](https://jobicy.com/blog/71603-the-importance-of-good-speech-5-tips-to-be-more-articulate.md) [![Why Can’t I Focus on Anything? The Reasons Behind Your Lack of Concentration](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/3e2a281b90fa8ebdfa57d712c2f8042f.jpg) Productivity Feb 13, 2023 6 min readWhy Can’t I Focus on Anything? The Reasons Behind Your Lack of ConcentrationIn this article, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons behind a lack of concentration and what you can do to improve… By Matt Semon →](https://jobicy.com/blog/71564-why-cant-i-focus-on-anything.md) [![How to Take Breaks to Boost Productivity](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/6e25bb851e129d0ef0a229abdb9a1c3e.png) Productivity Feb 7, 2023 4 min readHow to Take Breaks to Boost ProductivityTaking breaks can actually boost our productivity and help us be more effective in the long run. By Barbara Best →](https://jobicy.com/blog/18372-how-to-take-breaks-to-boost-productivity.md) [![How To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic Downturn](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/e14773685b9263ac353e234a66c5ce21.jpg) Productivity Feb 5, 2023 3 min readHow To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic DownturnIt’s important for companies to be prepared for the potential impacts of a recession, as this can help them weather the storm and… By Barbara Best →](https://jobicy.com/blog/18785-how-to-prepare-your-company-for-a-recession-or-economic-downturn.md)