Did you know that workload is the biggest cause of stress among U.S. employees? According to the 2019 StressPulseSM survey, 39% consider overwhelming tasks as the top cause of stress at work. Of course, this …
Recent studies on workplace productivity have shown that flexibility over full-time working hours improves staff morale, workplace culture and productivity, not lessens it. Staff that have connected autonomy — that is, they have greater control …
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” ― Warren Buffett No business enterprise, whether it’s e-commerce or a law firm, can do well without a solid long-term …
It’s undeniable that JIRA is among the big names in project management tools today. It was initially designed to cater to the methodology needs of software developers. Despite that, the platform has been an efficient …
If your boss gave you a promotion or offered you a new position in a new city or country, would you say yes? Relocating for work can be an exciting opportunity that promises increased salary …
Do you find yourself performing the same tasks repeatedly and reaching a plateau in your productivity and self-improvement? If yes, you share the same predicament as Sisyphus, the deceitful and ruthless King of Corinth. The …
In most — if not all — developed countries in the world, there is a minimum wage in place to protect workers, and these protections are usually enshrined in federal industrial relations laws. Minimum wage …
Workforce management has become a buzzword in the business world. Even so, putting a buzzword into practice in an office setting isn’t an easy task. Effective workforce coordination can provide the edge needed to adapt …
Project management is more than just organizing meetings, assigning a few tasks, and reminding the team about the deadline. It takes a lot of work to successfully complete a project. Naturally, the entire process can …
With more companies opening their doors to employees from different regions, one significant concern is payroll. Things can get even more complicated when members of a team are scattered across different countries. This presents a …
Efficient vs Effective. These two big E’s are popularly used by managers, leaders, and CEOs to charter the course of their organization. The success of a company greatly depends on effective leadership. Every business strives …
For the most part, employees perform their jobs to the best of their abilities, sometimes even going beyond and above. However, some employees demonstrate counterproductive work behaviors (CWB) that may harm an organization’s performance. Frankly …