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Kat Boogaard

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Kat is a Wisconsin-based freelance writer who focuses on careers, productivity, and self-development. She’s written for numerous outlets including The Muse, Fast Company, and Inc. When she’s not in front of her computer, she enjoys being outdoors, spoiling her two rescue mutts, and continuing her search for the perfect taco.


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Do you know what motivates each of your employees? It’s probably 1 of these 4 things

As a manager, you’re tasked with this major responsibility: Making sure that your team achieves its goals. And in order to do that? You need motivated employees.If you’re lucky, it might feel like your team is self-driven and inherently eager to get the job done. They don’t need your nudges or encouragement—they do what they’re supposed to do. 


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What is Parkinson’s Law and why is it sabotaging your productivity?

Here’s why a 3-minute task could take an entire day under the right conditions.


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Your cringe-free guide to networking

Think networking is all name tags and robotic elevator pitches? Think again.


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5 signs of a toxic work culture (and what to do if you’re stuck in one)

Are you burned out or is your company’s culture the problem? Take our quiz to find out.


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4 non-traditional workplace practices for leaders to consider adopting

Several decades ago, most workplaces operated in a similar way. Employees were clocked in and at their desks during standard working hours. There was a hierarchical structure, a bureaucratic atmosphere, and likely plenty of cubicles.