It’s that time again: Clocks in North America officially fell back an hour today, shifting an hour of daylight from the evening to the morning. If you already feel like you’re racing against the clock at work, it might also be time to assess how you’re managing your hours and what you can do to be more productive. “Most executives say they frequently find themselves spending way too much time on pointless interactions that drain their energy and produce information overload,” write McKinsey’s Aaron De Smet, J.R. Maxwell, Patrick Simon, and coauthors. As your circadian rhythm readjusts, check out these insights to learn how to collaborate more effectively, run better meetings, and reduce workplace stress.
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