Smarter Office Blog

If you’ve ever said, “Hey Siri,” or, “Okay Google,” you’ve used an intelligent personal assistant (also called a virtual digital assistant.) We can ask these smartphone assistants to do things like add an appointment to our calendars, open an app, and search the Web.

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Congratulations, you’ve been promoted to manager. Now you’re tasked not only with ensuring your work passes muster, but that your team also meets or exceeds expectations. Here are some tips from those who have made the transition to manager and done so with success.

As they strive for success, people tend to overcomplicate their work lives, when they should be looking for ways to streamline their days. Here are our five insider tips to simplify your work and maximize your productivity and profitability.

No matter where you are in your individual career, continuing education can be an invaluable asset. Here are eight free online classes that can help you accomplish your professional goals this year.

The New Year is often full of health-based resolutions like getting physically fit and eating healthier, but have you considered setting some new goals for your business and its finances? Getting your finances in check is the best way to ensure you can weather any downturns, and you’ll reduce stress and run a better business in the process.

For many Americans, retiring before age 65 is one of their ultimate financial and lifestyle goals. With some careful financial planning, it’s an achievable goal, too.