December can be overwhelming, with as tasks pile up at home and at work. Here’s a guide to help you become more productive at the office, now and throughout the year.

In just a few minutes each morning, worn-out leaders can set themselves up for a successful and positive day. The trick involves a little self-reflection, which can go a long way.

Experts from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business expose the best and worst ways to close a professional email.

Team members aren’t always going to agree with leaders’ goals and strategies. And sometimes, having disagreement among teams is actually ideal for dealing with complex problems.

The Smith School's Trevor Foulk evaluates six intervention methods that aim to combat the ongoing effects of the daily grind.

Is a smiley-face emoji in an e-mail to your boss ever a good idea? It can be, the Smith School's Trevor Foulk says. He offers some advice on when to use emojis and emoticons :) and when to leave them out :(

Workers who witness incivility in the morning often suffer from tainted perceptions of social interactions for the rest of the day.