Jonha RevesencioJuly 16, 2015 The conventional management thinking is that if we pay workers enough, they will be productive. With more recent industrial psychology research findings, we find that there is a significant relationship between a worker’s happiness and their productivity at work. (Image Credit: Flickr, Creative Commons: Pavlina Jane) A recent research from the University … Continue reading Happy Employees Are 12 Percent More Productive
Stephanie MccallJuly 15, 2015 The American economy continues to recover, but millions of people still need well-paying, full-time jobs. That being said, no job is perfect and some complaints are universal. One complaint almost every employee has about his or her job at one time or another is the amount of meetings. Many employers spend … Continue reading Meeting Nightmares: How To Streamline Meetings And Get Work Done
Eric ChesterJuly 14, 2015 On-fire employees—the kind you’re perpetually attempting to hire, develop, and retain—need some latitude to make decisions in the workplace. The companies that are known for being the best places to work in their respective industries train, trust and empower their people to think and act on their own. In its 2014 Employee … Continue reading Eradicating Micromanagement: Four Steps to Building a Culture of Autonomy
Jessica MehringJuly 13, 2015 Last week was my first week back at work after taking some time off for the birth of my daughter. Though I was only gone a short time, it took me a few days to get back into the groove of working again – so productivity, of course, was forefront in … Continue reading This Productivity Infographic Hit the Nail on the Head
Rachel MooreJuly 11, 2015 “Meetings are toxic.” – Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson If you agree with Jason and David, you’re not alone. In a survey of U.S. professionals conducted by Salary.com, meetings ranked as the number one office productivity killer. For many marketers, meetings fill what feels like an exponentially increasing number of … Continue reading How to Run a Productive Marketing Team Meeting
Miguel ConnerJuly 9, 2015 Some people seem to be always late, no matter what the event or appointment. They’re like the Samuel L. Jackson character in Goodfellas, who is told by the Joe Pesci character that he’s always late and will even be late to his own funeral. Such individuals seem like an enigma to … Continue reading The Science Behind Habitually Late People
Miriam HaraJuly 9, 2015 At least in the creative world and in the advertising business, multitasking is key, especially for small businesses. Multitasking breeds an inclusive culture and by extension, it builds a team. Multitasking demands sharing information, a crucial aspect in any business. The silo mentality — departments holding back, not wanting to share … Continue reading Multitasking Maestro? It’s Dangerous NOT to Be!
Gail GrahamJuly 9, 2015 In my 30 plus years in business, I’ve noticed that people who achieve great success are often passionately engaged in what they do every day for a living. I’ve figured out that you can choose to be happy or unhappy at work, and there are steps you can take that will … Continue reading The Secret to Loving What You Do
Ali VafaiJuly 8, 2015 Just like the Starbucks mug merrily sloshing in your center console, the pace of modern life could be figuratively causing your cup, to run over. We are constantly asked to work on multiple projects while remembering our schedules, follow up with our team members while answering email, and plan ahead while … Continue reading Four Easy Productivity Hacks That Will Relieve Your Overwhelmed Work Brain
Susan GilbertJuly 7, 2015 Become More Productive in Your Business with 4 Online Tools Today I have some business tools to help you improve your schedule and productivity. Running a business is a full-time job in itself, but today we have quite a few online resources to help us harness our day. By scheduling and … Continue reading Be More Productive with These 4 Business Tools
