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Shay Burns

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About Shay Burns

Shay is a freelance writer at MakeUseOf, with a background in management and coaching. Productivity is Shay's game and during their downtime, they enjoy gaming, watching documentaries and going for walks.

Latest Articles

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How to Facilitate a Remote Team Meeting Effectively

Need some ideas on how to run virtual meetings effectively? Here are some effective tips to help you on your way.

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How to Create a Work Wellbeing Plan

Want to know how to better support people at work? Here's how to create a workplace wellbeing plan.

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4 Tips for a Stress-Free Remote Interview

Do you have a remote interview coming up? Here are some handy tips to keep you calm and confident.

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6 Creative Ways to Use Google Forms at Work

Need some fresh ideas on what to use Google Forms for? Here are some creative ways to utilize Google Forms at work.

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How to Create and Send Recognition Cards to Your Team

Do you want to make sure your colleagues are recognized for their hard work? Here's how to do it!

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How to Stay Connected With Your Team When Working Remotely

Working from home and feeling disconnected from your team? Here are some tips to stay connected!

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How to Have More Fun When Working From Home

Working from home can feel boring and lonely sometimes, but here are some tips to increase the fun factor.

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How to Use the Asana Chrome Extension for Project Management

Do you use Asana for project and task management? The Asana Chrome Extension could boost your productivity further.

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How to Use Hive for Task and Project Management

Are you seeking a streamlined and user-friendly project management platform? Hive could be the answer you're looking for.

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What Is Officevibe? How to Use It for Team Management

Want to get the most out of your team? Here are some ways Officevibe can help you with team management.

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6 Time Management Tips to Organize Your Own Workload

Having autonomy over your work requires a focus on time management. Let's look at how you can organize your workload effectively.

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5 Tips for Managing Your Team's Slack Channel

Want to make your team's Slack channel more efficient and streamlined? These 5 tips will show you just how to do it.

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4 Digital Board Apps for Collaboration and Project Planning

Digital collaboration boards are the way forward, but which one should you use? Here are the best apps for collaboration and project planning.

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4 Productive Tools to Improve Focus in Distracting Offices

Do you work in a loud or busy environment? These 4 digital tools will help you to stay focused, even with distractions.

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5 Creative Ways to Increase Physical Activity at Work

Want to meet your activity and health goals while at work? Here are some creative tips to get started!

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How to Create Collaborative Mind Maps in MindMeister

Mind mapping can help you plan and manage your ideas more efficiently. Here's how to create collaborative mind maps in MindMeister.

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4 Ways to Utilize Wakelet for Productivity

Wakelet is a user-friendly, online collaboration platform. Here are 4 ways you can utilize it for your productivity needs.

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4 Ways to Get Started on Your Career Change

Are you looking for a new career change? Here's how you can get started.

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How to Use Wakelet to Collaborate With Your Team Effectively

Do you need a dedicated space for collaboration and team work? Then look no further than Wakelet.

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Too Many Spreadsheets? Get Organized With These Tips

Having too many spreadsheets can cause more problems than they solve. Here's what to do about it!

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