Posts Tagged ‘Productivity’
Productivity Hacks
I don’t know anyone who feels as though there are enough hours in the day. Whether you want more time to spend with your family, to chase a new business opportunity or to pursue that big dream you’ve always tucked in the back of your head—you could always use an extra hour or few. And…
Read MoreOne Way to Kill Bad Habits One Small Step at a Time
Every entrepreneur I know has a few bad habits they intended to overcome a long time ago, such as micromanaging, or failure to get enough rest and relaxation. As a result, both their business and their personal lives continue to suffer. Wouldn’t you like to know how to make that big step to get past…
Read MoreWorking from Home: Employer and Employee Benefits
You can imagine the benefits of working from home for employees: lounging on the couch, drinking hot chocolate, taking an afternoon nap. But most of those benefits are imaginary—and untrue. In fact, 30 percent of employees who worked from home said that the limited distractions in their home offices led to more productivity. Read more on…
Read MoreToo Much Time in Meetings? 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Work Day
Do you regularly take work home because you were in meetings all day at work? Do you know exactly which seat at each conference room table in your building has the best lighting, the optimum distance from the speaker, and the easiest access to communal snacks? Do you schedule doctor’s appointments during the workday just…
Read MoreHow to Keep Performance Productivity High All Day
It seems like maximum productivity is the ultimate in unreachable goals for many. No matter how much you get done, it always seems you could do more. Hacks, tips, and tricks for being more productive abound. Some are great, and some are only sustainable for a short time. From dropping off the grid completely to…
Read MoreHow to Successfully Deal with Workplace Fatigue
There’s no question that worker training programs are a sound investment. The only question is what elements should be included to provide the most benefits to employees while increasing company profits. Advances in modern technology have increased the pace of life while blurring the lines between personal and professional lives. That’s why an important element…
Read More8 Small Business Hacks for Growth and Productivity
I view small business hacks as falling into two categories: strategies and habits. And, whether it’s a strategy or a habit, I think that what makes a hack a hack is the ease at which it can be implemented. Following through on a small business hack is more about taking Nike’s advice of “Just do…
Read More5 Corporate Wellness Trends for 2017
Research suggests that health and wellness are closely correlated with overall employee productivity and job satisfaction. Corporate wellness programs have also been proven to have an impact on the bottom line. In fact, a recent study found that companies who employ a wellness strategy have cost savings of approximately $264 per employee. The same study…
Read More13 Easy Ways to Be More Productive and More Relaxed
As a small business owner, your time is incredibly valuable, and usually quite limited. You seem to spend hours at your desk tapping away, but sometimes you don’t actually achieve a lot. Here are some of the best ways to improve your productivity levels without working harder, just working smarter. 1. Take advantage of time-management…
Read More5 Pros and Cons of Specializing in Your Industry
Your company can choose to do it all. It can handle every responsibility. However, the less your business chooses to specialize, the fewer advantages your business will receive from specialization. There are several pros and cons of choosing to specialize. Specialization Isn’t Difficult One way to avoid specialization is to outsource those aspects of your…
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