As the current economic climate continues to threaten the viability of organizations and jobs across sectors, being innovative is more essential than ever to ensure survival. Staying competitive means always being on the lookout for new ways to accomplish tasks faster, cheaper and better. The tools highlighted below will help you be more effective on the job — and, perhaps, more secure.

Good Old Google

1-5. Once again, Google tops our list with a host of tools to get you from nine to five (and beyond). By now, we are all familiar with Google Docs for collaborating on documents; Google Calendar for sharing schedules and setting reminders and tasks; Google Reader for ushering updated content from your favorite sites directly into your inbox; Google Alerts for keeping abreast of key topics as they appear online; and Google News for customized news.

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