When you're at work, it's tempting to make it look like you're drowning in tasks, even when you're not. We've all been there, trying to appear busy when the workload is light or the motivation is low.

Blah, Blah Blah. Sometimes there's so many unnecessary tasks and meetings, it takes workers away from what's really important and derails their productivity. “Vampire tasks” are those mundane ...

Gen Z employees are hiding how little they’re doing at work by “task masking,” a trend that is taking over TikTok — and the office. In order to “task mask,” employees are making themselves appear like ...

You’re constantly busy as an entrepreneur. You put in long hours at the office, make difficult decisions, and work hard. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by your work, there’s a good chance you need ...

Plan well. Divide tasks wisely. Stay motivated to succeed. Productivity means doing things smartly and efficiently. When you’re productive, you’re not just busy—you’re doing things that really matter.

We examine how AI is changing the future of work — and how, in many ways, that future is already here. The perception of AI in the workplace is evolving. Once viewed primarily as a potential threat to ...

Sometimes, work can follow you home. Items on your "to do" list can linger in your mind even after you leave the office — an unfinished project, a question someone asked you, or a task you simply had ...

Overcoming procrastination is something every entrepreneur must deal with sooner or later. While you can’t expect to fully banish procrastination from your life experience or business, you can become ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Settle is a seven time CIO and the author of two books on IT management. Perhaps Sam Altman is right. Perhaps agentic AI ...