What Do Productivity Studies Measure?
When reports say that people are more productive under different conditions, what’s actually being measured to prove it?… Read More What Do Productivity Studies Measure?
Are We More Productive in the Morning?
Is there any truth to the idea that we should make the most of mornings?… Read More Are We More Productive in the Morning?
What If Meetings Aren’t the Problem? What If We Are?
Meetings kill our productivity, or so we’ve been told. But a closer look at the evidence may prove that we should be shouldering more of the blame.… Read More What If Meetings Aren’t the Problem? What If We Are?
We Are Terrible at Knowing How We Spend Our Time
Estimates of hours worked, time spent sleeping, and minutes put into household chores are no where near accurate. Not knowing how we spend our time makes it impossible to be in control of it. What can we do about that?… Read More We Are Terrible at Knowing How We Spend Our Time
How Do We Really Spend Our Time?
Mastering the art of productivity requires first mastering a bevy of other skills. We must understand efficiency in order to get things done without wasting resources. We must learn to be organized so that clutter doesn’t trip us up, distract us, or leave us inefficiently searching for whatever it is we need when we need… Read More How Do We Really Spend Our Time?
Treadmill Desks Could Increase Productivity, But for Only One Group
Studies of treadmill desk show they don’t make knowledge workers any more productive in the short term. But one specific type of employee might reap huge productivity benefits in the long run.… Read More Treadmill Desks Could Increase Productivity, But for Only One Group
Do Sit-Stand Desks Affect Productivity?
Sitting for extended periods of time is bad for our health, muscles, and spines. But is it also bad for productivity? Does productivity drop when we work while standing?… Read More Do Sit-Stand Desks Affect Productivity?
What Ever Happened to Microbreaks?
Walking away from the computer every 20-40 minutes used to be one of the most common pieces of advice for office workers. When did we give up on micro breaks, and why?… Read More What Ever Happened to Microbreaks?
Does Being in a Good Mood Make Us More Productive?
It’s easy to believe that being in a good mood always makes us work better, smarter, and faster. But is that always the case?… Read More Does Being in a Good Mood Make Us More Productive?
How Should You Schedule Your Breaks to Maximize Productivity?
Breaks generally help productivity, but the details such as what we should do during them, when we should take them, and how long they should last, are key. … Read More How Should You Schedule Your Breaks to Maximize Productivity?
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