Posts tagged "productivity"

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.

By staying open and focusing on what is possible, you can create a space for positive opportunities to come your way, writes Sue Barrett.

Ever had a conversation with your staff about why they turn up to work? A new study says that employee autonomy is the foundation of ‘intrinsic motivation’.

Envato co-founder Cyan Ta’eed already had a successful startup when she launched Hey Tiger, an ethical chocolate business.

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.

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.

Robots and smart technology are set to significantly change the nature of the workplace, leading to fears of widespread job losses, but UPS's David Lee says the opportunity exists to create jobs designed to tap into human creativity.

A recent SmartCompany poll indicated 67% of business owners admit they make mistakes when hiring, and this can be costly.

According to W…

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.