Hey everyone! In my latest blog post, I dive into how I boosted my productivity using Freeter and explore various interesting topics. Discover the secret AI fears of workers, interruptions that affect developers, psychological tips for team performance, Docker basics, and a fantastic productivity hack called the “Eisenhower matrix.” Plus, find out all about the latest in tech, including iOS 18 Siri and SpaceX’s Starfactory. Check it out!
- How I Boosted My Productivity While Working on Multiple Projects: Freeter is a free and open-source app that helps you organize your work. It lets you switch between multiple workflows in a single place.
- Workers are secretly using AI on important tasks over fears it makes them look replaceable, new Microsoft and LinkedIn research finds: Almost half of professionals are worried AI will replace their jobs and are considering quitting in the year ahead, a new Microsoft and LinkedIn report finds.
- RDEL #28: What type of interruptions impact developer productivity most?: This week we evaluate what types of interruptions disrupt developer flow most, as well as what tasks are most vulnerable to task-switching.
- Using psychology to boost team performance: Knowing how people think and act, alone or in groups, is a powerful compass for engineering leaders. Using this compass can help leaders better guide their teams to success.
- Why the “Eisenhower matrix” is a fantastic productivity hack: Open the Main NavigationSearch
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- What Really Motivates You at Work?: When we work hard, we generally expect our efforts to be recognized by our employer. And most employers will do just that — showering someone with praise at a company meeting, taking a team to a nice dinner, or quietly delivering a cash bonus. But sometimes an employer’s broader recognition strategy does not align with what its individual workers want and need. Some workers may be incentivized by more paid time off, while others may appreciate a gift card to a local shop. And some workers may be motivated by monetary rewards, while others hope to be assigned the role of team lead on the next high-stakes project. In this article, the author offers five practical techniques you can start using today to increase the likelihood of getting the rewards and recognition you value most.