3 Tricks to Staying Focused at Work
There are some weeks where staying focused at work isn't a problem, then there are others wherein the hours seem to drag along. These three tips will help you turn those daunting tasks and endless unmotivated days back into productive and efficient progress. Manage your time wisely This trick sounds like common sense, but there is a science to managing your time for productivity. In order to stay focused, you have to allocate time purposefully [...]
The Most Productive Office Layout
Image from Mashable.com Incentives and bonuses may not be enough to encourage a productive workforce. Sometimes, the office layout plays a large role in motivation, and should be adjusted for optimum work. According to Mashable, the most productive office layout consists of comfortable and ergonomic workspaces. That means chairs that encourage good posture and screens and desks that are adjusted to height. A productive office layout should also have natural lighting, be free [...]
Reboot Your Work Drive: Improve Focus at Work
Improve focus at work with a few simple tips Rediscovering a passion for what you do can increase your focus at work simply because you care about what you're doing. Often, gaining back that internal motivation is just what you and your employees need to increase concentration and job satisfaction. It isn't easy to find meaning in your work once you've grown bored or "burned out," but it isn't impossible. Below are a [...]
The Importance of Routines
Daily routines help you organize your tasks efficiently to get the most done in the least amount of time. Although it may seem tedious to set a routine and stick to it (whether it's a morning routine with toothbrushes involved or a work routine with a strict schedule), there are great benefits to sticking with a routine. It helps productivity "Peak productivity’s not about luck. It’s about devotion." - Robin Sharma Practice and repetition are [...]
How to Manage Productive Teams
Image from "The Office" There is no magic key to unlocking team productivity. Great team cohesiveness comes from hard work, communication, and a dedicated leader. According to the Harvard Business Review, Gallup has found good managers motivate employees with a compelling mission and vision, drive outcomes despite of adversity and resistance, “create a culture of clear accountability,” and make decisions based on “productivity, not politics.” Managers play pivotal roles in a team’s success, [...]