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PRODUCTIVITY REPORT

BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ON PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY | By Jill Duffy

10 Reasons Remote Work During a Pandemic Is Not Remote Work

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About a year ago, I gave a talk to a company that was looking for tips about working remotely. Even though the company does technology-focused work and has offices in a few different locations around the world, many of the employees were working remotely for the first time. I kicked off the talk by reminding… Read More 10 Reasons Remote Work During a Pandemic Is Not Remote Work

April 12, 2021April 11, 2021 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

The Happy Baby Theory of Productivity

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Many studies of what makes us productive boil down to these two things.… Read More The Happy Baby Theory of Productivity

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

Let Me Do It: How Autonomy Increases Personal Productivity

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Giving workers autonomy increases their productivity, makes them more satisfied with their jobs, and leads to other positive outcomes, too.… Read More Let Me Do It: How Autonomy Increases Personal Productivity

September 16, 2020September 15, 2020 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

How to Turn Splinters of Time Into Blocks

Five minutes here, two there… it doesn’t add up the same as a block of uninterrupted time. One time management technique could help.… Read More How to Turn Splinters of Time Into Blocks

August 24, 2020August 23, 2020 Jill E Duffy4 Comments

Big Gains vs. Little Gains in Productivity

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Don’t waste your time improving your productivity in small ways when there are bigger gains to be had.… Read More Big Gains vs. Little Gains in Productivity

August 11, 2020 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

8 Things Affecting Work-From-Home Productivity During Covid-19

Naming the challenges we face while working remotely during a pandemic helps us cope and have empathy for others.… Read More 8 Things Affecting Work-From-Home Productivity During Covid-19

May 26, 2020May 22, 2020 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

We Read Productivity Tips Because They Promise a Better Self

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People don’t want productivity tips to make them more productive. By and large, they want them because they give the promise that you can be someone other than who you are now. The negative things you see in yourself can be washed away. That’s the promise, and it can be a moral trap. The more… Read More We Read Productivity Tips Because They Promise a Better Self

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Jill E Duffy2 Comments

You’re Most Productive When You Feel Productive

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“On a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is very unproductive and 7 is very productive, how productive were you today?”… Read More You’re Most Productive When You Feel Productive

January 13, 2020 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

The Productivity Mindset is Changing How People Spend Their Free Time

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A desire to be productive in their free time is changing how people choose to spend it, putting pleasure to the wayside in favor of collectible experiences.… Read More The Productivity Mindset is Changing How People Spend Their Free Time

December 23, 2019December 24, 2019 Jill E DuffyLeave a comment

If You Want Something Done, Give it to a Busy Person

(…but not too busy)… Read More If You Want Something Done, Give it to a Busy Person

September 30, 2019November 14, 2024 Jill E Duffy1 Comment

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