Time management
Have you ever found yourself wondering how time flies when working on your projects? We’ve all been there. It begins with a feeling that you have all the time in the world, and then suddenly, you just have minutes before the deadline. Time is one of the most precious yet scarcest resources we have. Once […]
Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back. Harvey Mackay In the world we live in today, people seem to prioritize money over everything else. However, time is actually […]
According to a Market Research Future report, U.S. companies lose 50 million hours’ worth of work hours due to undocumented unproductive activities. Businesses understand this issue, which is why Deloitte reports that at least 80% use one type of attendance tracking system, including timekeeping software. However, most of the timekeeping methods these days are inefficient. […]
According to an And.co study, 70% of freelancers handle two to four projects at a time. So, using a personal time tracking app while working will ensure accurate, time-efficient, and cost-effective billings. Here’s the thing. Some time tracking apps offer more functionalities and features than others. Your choice will depend on several factors, like your […]
A few years back, managers would rather gouge their eyes out than let their employees work from their homes. However, we can all agree that the world has changed between then and now. Probably one of the few positive things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the remote workforce phenomenon. The thought of […]
How we manage professional and personal activities affects our productivity and work-life balance. When you often lose focus and go off track, you know that to-do lists and calendar planners alone don’t cut it anymore. The traditional time management techniques are no longer up to snuff for today’s work demands. You now have to go […]
You probably know that working on a “quick” task may end up taking your entire day. You may have the best intentions when you start. However, it’s human nature to be awful at estimating how long a task can take. Now, if you’re a project manager, it is your responsibility to budget time and expenses […]
Why are there only 24 hours in a day? Why can’t we have a few extra hours? These are questions that we ask all the time. The problem is not time itself but the number of tasks that we try to do. How we use these hours to study, work, play, and sleep affect the […]
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 […]
If you’re the kind of employee who gets things done in the most efficient ways, your company values you! It’s a core skill that recruiters look for the most in potential candidates during the hiring process. Employees who demonstrate better organizational skills are highly sought after. They are regarded as valuable assets that can drive […]
Time waits for no one. These wise words by poet Geoffrey Chaucer dating hundreds of years back, still resonate with our way of life today. Indeed, time is a scarce commodity, and you can’t change it. So, it’s essential to learn how to manage your activities to fit within the limited time of 24 hours […]
If you are a project manager, the success of your project and your team’s efficiency depend on how well you prioritize tasks. Whether you’re working on small or more complex projects, you need to understand the importance and urgency of each item on your to-do list. However, it’s not as easy as it seems. No […]
It’s not an exaggeration to refer to time as the most important asset in life. Look around you. Most people complain that they never have enough time to do all they want. We could agree with them. However, what should we say about other people who are continually achieving everything they desire in life within […]
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? […]
