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# Productivity articles.

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[![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-1024x683.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71564-why-cant-i-focus-on-anything.md) Productivity  Feb 13, 2023  6 min read

### [Why Can’t I Focus on Anything? The Reasons Behind Your Lack of Concentration](https://jobicy.com/blog/71564-why-cant-i-focus-on-anything.md)

In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons behind a lack of concentration and what you can do to improve it.

By Matt Semon [Read article →](https://jobicy.com/blog/71564-why-cant-i-focus-on-anything.md) [![How to Request Stress Leave from Work](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/fbf7166c4846-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71511-how-to-request-stress-leave-from-work.md) Career Development  Feb 11, 2023  20 min read

### [How to Request Stress Leave from Work](https://jobicy.com/blog/71511-how-to-request-stress-leave-from-work.md)

When stress becomes too much to handle, taking time off work can be a necessary step for recovery and restoring a sense of…

By Yuri Ko [Read article →](https://jobicy.com/blog/71511-how-to-request-stress-leave-from-work.md) [![How to Take Ownership at Work and Become More Indispensable](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/2e5ce0722192-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/11601-how-to-take-the-onus-and-make-yourself-indispensible-at-work.md) Career Development  Feb 8, 2023  9 min read

### [How to Take Ownership at Work and Become More Indispensable](https://jobicy.com/blog/11601-how-to-take-the-onus-and-make-yourself-indispensible-at-work.md)

Whether you’re looking to move up in your current profile or starting a new job or trying to survive layoffs, take ownership at…

By Natalya Luft [Read article →](https://jobicy.com/blog/11601-how-to-take-the-onus-and-make-yourself-indispensible-at-work.md) [![How to Take Breaks to Boost Productivity](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/6e25bb851e129d0ef0a229abdb9a1c3e.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18372-how-to-take-breaks-to-boost-productivity.md) Productivity  Feb 7, 2023  4 min read

### [How to Take Breaks to Boost Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/18372-how-to-take-breaks-to-boost-productivity.md)

Taking breaks can actually boost our productivity and help us be more effective in the long run.

By Barbara Best [Read article →](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)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18785-how-to-prepare-your-company-for-a-recession-or-economic-downturn.md) Productivity  Feb 5, 2023  3 min read

### [How To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic Downturn](https://jobicy.com/blog/18785-how-to-prepare-your-company-for-a-recession-or-economic-downturn.md)

It’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 [Read article →](https://jobicy.com/blog/18785-how-to-prepare-your-company-for-a-recession-or-economic-downturn.md) [![8 Interview Tips: STAR Answers, Salary Questions & Follow-Up](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/5b88187c8cbc-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5834-8-tips-to-shine-in-interviews.md) Job Seeking  Mar 21, 2021  12 min read

### [8 Interview Tips: STAR Answers, Salary Questions & Follow-Up](https://jobicy.com/blog/5834-8-tips-to-shine-in-interviews.md)

Prepare for job interviews with eight practical tips covering STAR answers, employer questions, salary ranges, online setup, and follow-up templates.

By Yuri Ko [Read article →](https://jobicy.com/blog/5834-8-tips-to-shine-in-interviews.md) [![9 Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance When Working Remotely at Home](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/01/20aa3a66961b-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5318-9-tips-work-life-balance.md) Career Development  Jan 24, 2021  9 min read

### [9 Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance When Working Remotely at Home](https://jobicy.com/blog/5318-9-tips-work-life-balance.md)

Improve remote work-life balance with agreed hours, realistic breaks, shared-space routines, childcare planning, and practical ways to discuss workload.

By Yuri Ko [Read article →](https://jobicy.com/blog/5318-9-tips-work-life-balance.md)