Overtime No More

15 ways to be more productive and avoid working long hours

by Marcia A. Reed-Woodard Posted: March 1, 1998

unnecessary meetings. When need be, try to excuse yourself from staff meetings by convincing your boss of the importance of finishing your day’s work.

  • Become unavailable to time abusers. When possible, work outside of the office. Visit clients at their offices and conduct research in the library.
  • Ask for a reprieve. Try to tell your boss how your career is infringing on your family responsibilities.

    • Lastly, Wilkins recommends documenting your work accomplishments so that you know how you’re progressing. Who knows? By managing your time effectively, you may be able to get back that proverbial eight-hour workday.

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