By Yvonne Milosevic We’re living in the digital age, but that doesn’t mean the skills we’ll need to thrive professionally center on technology. Recent research in Harvard Business Review points to other qualities that matter more than digital literacy. Think squishier traits such as adaptability,…
By Yvonne Milosevic We all know the benefits of having a gym buddy to keep you accountable for your #fitnessgoals. Have you considered trying a similar strategy to keep you from procrastinating at work? Known as body doubling, this is when you do your work…
By Yvonne Milosevic The modern workplace is a minefield of distractions and interruptions. Though how you react when interrupted may depend on many factors. For instance, are you doing deep work and using all your concentration to stay focused on a task? Or are you…
By Yvonne Milosevic The interwebs are awash in remote interview advice targeting job seekers. Yet hiring managers also need to make sure they’re putting their best foot forward. You may consider yourself a virtual veteran, but not everyone knows the best practices for conducting remote…
By Yvonne Milosevic “I just love meetings!” said no one ever. It's more likely you either loathe them, or they bore you to tears. Roughly 55 million meetings occur each week, and 67% of employees say that time spent in meetings hinders productive work. But eliminating…
By Yvonne Milosevic Ahhh, the lazy coworker—just about every workplace has one. There’s the guy who comes in late and leaves early, takes two-hour lunch breaks, and has turned procrastination into an art form. Then there’s the gal who always delegates but still has a…
By Yvonne Milosevic Everyone wants to feel fulfilled and engaged by their work. But the truth is, most of us will go through periods in life where our job seems meaningless. Thanks to the pandemic— and overall dumpster fire known as 2020—for many, that time…
By Yvonne Milosevic Are you a natural-born leader? In truth, most of us don’t see ourselves that way. But leadership is not solely about job title or position—it's about the actions you take. We often feel reluctant to lead, even though others believe we would…
By Yvonne Milosevic Here at the Blacklight, we’re always on the lookout for tips that can improve our personal and professional lives. We’ve now done a full lap around the sun living with a pandemic and could still use some hacks to make our days…
Heed these flashing red signals before it’s too late. By Yvonne Milosevic Know anyone who likes to humble brag about their 80-hour workweek or how they get by just fine on four hours of sleep a night? Is that someone you? We can’t all be…