People

How do people stay focused when the thing that distracts us seems so necessity for doing business? Naomi Simson weighs the pros and cons of smartphones at work.

Is your office design affecting your work? Several studies have looked into the association between workspace and performance.

Procrastination is the enemy of many, but a simple and direct technique could provide the spark needed to get things underway.

I thought it was just me. When deciding what to tackle when I find myself with a free hour I invariably pick at bits and pieces rather than …

Paying attention and retaining focus can be challenging over the course of a day. So what can we do for brains suffering from information overload? The answer, according to neuroscientist Amishi Jha, is mindfulness.

In seeking to motivate staff, the most simple and direct techniques are often the most effective, allowing leaders to gain perspective and d…

For small business owners, time is both precious and limited. The secret to achieving flexibility and balance is a ruthless focus on productivity, writes Dermot Crowley.

Maintaining productivity in the modern workplace is a constant challenge. No matter how good our intentions, our tools, our systems or our productivity strategies, most of us still struggle to stay on top of our commitments and priorities.

How can you identify productive workers? Start by looking for these key qualities.

Time, as we are periodically aware, is elastic, intangible and very much in the eye of the beholder. As Eve Ash explains, sometimes we need to reorganise our time in order to make more. 

It was 1954. US President Dwight D. Eisenhower stood to give a speech to the Second Assembly of the World Council of Churches. Wishing to co…

There are always times we feel energized and motivated. But what are your triggers?

Is the glow from your summer break fading? Are you on…