Productivity

We spend a significant portion of our waking lives at work. Most companies offer short breaks (often in the morning and another in the afternoon for the day shift) along with a meal break. Do you take your breaks? You should! Not only is it good to disconnect from the tasks at hand and recharge,…

Unwanted sounds in an office can cause distraction and even anxiety for some workers. But how do you block out noise in an office? One way is to get a white noise machine. What?! Using noise to block out noise? Yes – this is actually a strategy used by businesses all around the world. What…

Managing people is a cruical part of your job and the forward progress of the organization where you work. But how do you know how to be a great manager? Here are some tips to help you build trust and increase productivity in your team members. Tip 1: Stop by their desk in the morning…

Are you hoping to get more productive at work in 2022? Is working smarter on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips for how to make your time in the office really count. Make a Plan Begin each workday with a list of the top tasks you need to complete that day.…

To Do Lists are highly effective for a number of reasons. Whether you make your list on paper, a dry erase board, a phone app or even on the back of your hand, the odds of those things getting done goes up exponentially once you write them down (or type them out).   Benefits of…

Many people are shifting to working from home. Here are the basics on how to set up a home office. Claim Your Plot While the couch or even your bed seems like a comfy place to work, it’s important to set up a designated spot to call your office. Having a specific place helps with…

Introducing the Self-Imposed Adult Time-Out Space Well, they’re also known as privacy pods, productivity pods or phone booth cubicles. Now you may be asking yourself, what the heck are these things? A box for my employee? Well, yes and no. In other words, there are times when privacy, quiet and solitude are needed to perform…

New Year’s Resolutions for the Office This is the time of year when people ask themselves, “How do I get organized at work?”. While setting New Year’s Resolutions can be an effective practice, but there’s something that’s even more impactful and long-lasting: setting new systems for how you run your day. That’s right, instead of…

Less Meetings in 2020 Meetings are almost an inevitable part of life at the workplace and at times it can feel like they consume the better part of your days. Is there any way to cut back on the number of meetings on your schedule? Is there a way to at least shorten the meetings…

The colors of your office walls can have an impact on employee productivity … and general mood. Have you ever walked into a room and just felt your mood shift from happy to blah … or from blah to inspired? The colors of your surroundings can play a role in your mood, productivity, and even…