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Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off a task? In our minds, each task falls into one of four categories: expectancy, value, time or impulsivity. Or in layman’s terms, we don’t care, we’re not getting the wanted results, our time is too valuable, or we’re just downright impulsive.

What is the difference between collaborating and cooperating? Many times, these are confused in a business setting. When individuals think they are collaborating by sharing their thoughts and information while remaining friendly, they are actually just cooperating.

One thing I’ve learned recently while working with Innovative Partners is to always be intentional with your career and goals. This is vital to ensuring you don’t end up in a place you never wanted to be.

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women will induct five leaders into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 27. Each honoree inspires women to lead and make a difference in their profession or community.

Oklahoma City-based Infinity Capital Partners recently announced its role as investment bankers for the sale of WTL Oil to Oklahoma City’s Mammoth Energy Services.

Job seekers are enticed by work-from-home options according to research from staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of surveyed professionals (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there is an option for telecommuting. Those in San Francisco and Los Angeles are most likely to seek this perk, citing long commute times.

A clean office means a clear head, but after working 40-plus hours per week, who has the time or the resources to keep everything clean?

Cyber security threats are out there every day for businesses, regardless of their size. That’s why business owners should lead by example and teach employees how to protect confidential information, like company finances.

The new Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation has officially launched, with the purpose of providing support for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and its activities in managing the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

Have you ever had that one task that bogs you down for days, or even worse, weeks? You just can’t seem to cross it off your to-do list – or even go near it.

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Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

Ideal circumstances for productivity don’t always present themselves while traveling. It’s all about finding your zone amidst chaos. Stay focused with a few tips:

Don’t limit yourself to thinking your career can’t progress unless you are inside the office walls. Pick up these two habits – they may help you reach your next professional milestone:

The Tulsa StartUp Series is a competitive program created for those who need support for their business ideas and provides an especially accessible path for new entrepreneurs. Applicants submit a 60-second pitch online and have the opportunity to pitch live.

Take note of these common grammatical mistakes to make your next email, social media post or conversation less cringe-worthy.

A recent PA Commonwealth Court decision is prompting nonprofit board members to revisit bylaws regarding the removal of directors.

Three must-have necessities for today’s working mom:

Do you want to genuinely get to know your coworkers? Consider taking a personality test with them. Here’s a list of ways your office can benefit from a personality test:

Most will pick a typeface simply based on how it looks. But where typography is concerned, function often trumps form.

How many times have you clicked or read an email just to get that unread number to zero? You just wasted a microdecision on opening an email, reading it, and not doing anything with it.

You can’t start a company-wide wellness initiative without first assessing the needs of your employees. Here are three steps to get started:

Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort is changing its property management company name to Robinson Park effective July 1. The change will give the company a better opportunity to control its brand and strategy within its markets. Robinson Park will continue to hold true to its mission of partnering with clients to provide superior service and results.

Support for education takes many forms across the state of Oklahoma. One Oklahoma business is showing its support with specialized collectors’ cups.

InternOKC is a three-week program that gives interns working in Oklahoma City the chance to meet and network with one another.

It’s easy to make conference calls from almost anywhere. But while they’re convenient, conference calls aren’t the best option for building a relationship.

How each piece of a company’s visual identity works together to communicate the brand’s essence is important. Good graphic designers don’t begin concepting in isolation.

We are ecstatic to announce Jones PR and the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors (AOGC) were awarded the Silver Anvil for Best Public Affairs Campaign at the Public Relations Society of America awards in New York City.

Children First (C1) helps first-time mothers make the best decisions for the future of their children. C1 is utilizing the Lemonade for Life model to stop the cycle of poverty and child abuse by preventing future exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Clients learn techniques that instill hope and responsibility for change, which is key for self-sufficiency.

Now more than ever, digital marketing is changing the way we communicate. Social media helps brands connect with target audiences with the click of a button.