Employee productivity
It’s no coincidence that some people always seem to have their lives organized. These are the ones who, when you turn to them for a spare pen, extra face mask, or safety pin, will always help you. Oh, and did we mention they are always punctual and rarely have any pending work? So, what’s their […]
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 myth of Sisyphus depicts the human nature of working tirelessly day in day out, yet not making any progress at […]
These days, many companies want their staff back in the office. Predictably, this desire clashes with the views of the people who’re embracing remote work as the new normal. A study by Flexjobs reveals that a staggering 65% of all pandemic work-from-home employees wish to continue remote work. At the same time, it shows that […]
Whether you’re running a small business or a multinational company, having slackers in your workforce can make or break your success. It’s not always recruitment teams’ fault that businesses end up with unproductive workers. In most cases, these employees begin their journey with a company as enthusiastic team members. However, over time, as their tasks […]
The misuse of the Internet in the workplace is a broad topic, but it always has to do with any web activity that creates problems for a company. It can be about accessing sites that go against the organizational policy or viewing content that may raise ethical questions. In some cases, the involved website can […]
The adoption of remote work had been showing growth even before the pandemic. However, its popularity skyrocketed when people were forced to remain at home for health safety. Fortunately, tech tools were already available to make the setup possible and convenient for many companies. Across the globe, more and more businesses have been embracing flexible […]
Global Workplace Analytics predicts that 25-30% of US employees will continue working remotely multiple days a week even as COVID-19 infections slow down. Indeed, this setup brings several benefits to employees and business owners. However, we’re working within a big data culture that is riddled with data breaches and security risks. According to the Verizon […]
Before the pandemic, working from home was such a distant dream—a privilege that only a few could enjoy. However, now that you’re given the opportunity to act in a remote working environment, you might think that things won’t work out for you. You only see challenges and limitations and find yourself procrastinating and avoiding your […]
Do you know how to measure the productivity of employees? Perhaps this is one of the age-old concerns of managers and business owners. It can be challenging to assess how productive an organization is, especially if we’re talking about a service-based company. Nonetheless, productivity is a crucial factor in determining the efficiency of employees and […]
Working without direct supervision from your boss comes with privileges like more freedom and flexibility to your work schedule. However, distractions can take away your focus and make you unproductive. For most of us, Google Chrome is the go-to web browser for day to day tasks. It is feature-filled, and the consistent improvements have made […]
Most business owners and managers have to deal with employees who consistently disregard instructions. These workers always find excuses, miss deadlines, and seem to blatantly ignore directives and procedures. However, even the most experienced leaders can still find managing difficult employees challenging. So, what should you do when you discover an employee not following directions? […]
Working 80 hours a weekor more can affect your health and productivity. However, there are legitimate reasons you may have to work that long. This is especially true if you want to be at the forefront of your job, career, or industry. Is It Possible to Work for Extremely Long Hours? Leading entrepreneurs and businesspeople […]
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 over the where, when and how of managing their time and workloads while still feeling like they are an integral […]
Working from home may bring comfort and convenience, but it also means you’ll look at the same view day after day. Pretty soon, you’ll understand why your dog chews the furniture while you’re gone. Of course, having a monotonous environment can be debilitating to your creativity and productivity. Thankfully, there is an easy way to […]
