When Collaboration Kills Productivity
Collaboration culture leads to burnout, inefficient use of resources, and lower productivity, and few are addressing the problem.… Read More When Collaboration Kills Productivity
Nicer Offices Result in Higher Productvity and Lower Turnover
When we love the place where we work, we’re happier, which contributes to how well we focus, not to mention how productive we are. What goes into creating the perfect office space? … Read More Nicer Offices Result in Higher Productvity and Lower Turnover
Work-at-Home Numbers Flat for 8 Years
From 2009 to 2017, the share of full-time employed workers performing some work at home remained relatively flat, according to new data from the American Time Use Survey 2017.… Read More Work-at-Home Numbers Flat for 8 Years
Morning People Are Unfairly Rewarded in Business
Morning people, those chipper folks who bound out of bed before their alarm clocks ring, chirp at the morning sun, and somehow squeeze in a few chores before getting to work, have an unfair advantage in business. On average, they earn about 5 percent more than night owl types (Bonke 2012). Perhaps it’s not surprising,… Read More Morning People Are Unfairly Rewarded in Business
Subtle Reminders Can Trick You Into Being More Productive
How do you know what to do when you start your workday? Do you use a to-do list? Do you leave a sticky note on your computer monitor from the previous day? Do you let whatever emails are left in your inbox guide you to what to tackle first? Workers use all kinds of methods… Read More Subtle Reminders Can Trick You Into Being More Productive
The Too-Many-Tools Problem
Some workers want the latest and greatest software. Others see a wasted resources when a team adopts too many tools.… Read More The Too-Many-Tools Problem
Some Productivity Tips Are Drops in the Bucket, And You Should Ignore Them
Don’t get distracted by tips that make you feel busy if they don’t actually put a dent in your efficiency.… Read More Some Productivity Tips Are Drops in the Bucket, And You Should Ignore Them
How to Make Work Feel Like Second Nature
Increase productivity, stop procrastinating, and feel more at ease with your work by using your brain differently.… Read More How to Make Work Feel Like Second Nature
Being Messy Is Ruining Your Productivity
No one likes to admit it, but digital clutter slows down our ability to be efficient.… Read More Being Messy Is Ruining Your Productivity
Let Workers Control These 3 Things for Greater Productivity
Workers have the potential to be their most productive only when they have agency over certain factors.… Read More Let Workers Control These 3 Things for Greater Productivity
