Productivity
How to help employees beat the winter blues
A range of studies have found the weather impacts how we feel, think and act, so in the winter months when it’s darker, wetter and more gl…
Whistle while you work: How background noise can improve performance
By Onno van der Groen, Edith Cowan University
Like to work in a noisy environment while your colleague prefers silence? It could be your …
How open-plan offices kill collaboration and creativity
I speak a lot at conferences on how organisations can become more agile. How to throw off the shackles that have been stifling creativity, c…
Get off the couch: How to better value your time as a business owner
What’s your most valuable resource?
When I ask this question to my clients most say money, yet when I dig deeper they reveal their desi…
Why socialising in the workplace is vital for strong business
Cultivating a culture of positivity and wellness in the workplace is more important than ever as Australia experiences a mental health crisi…
Lock your phone in a safe: How the world’s most productive people avoid digital distractions
Six minutes. This is the amount of time people can stay focused on a task before succumbing to the lour of email or messaging apps, accordin…
Four science-backed ways to boost your productivity
We all have 24 hours in a day. And as entrepreneur Jim Rohn once said: “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you …
Reinventing water cooler chats: Fostering social interaction is key to increasing workplace productivity
We all know what happens around the water cooler. It’s the spot for banter, gossip and catch-ups. Every office has one, whether it’s an …
Seven lesser-known apps that will skyrocket your productivity
I love nothing better than the promise of a new piece of software that will help me achieve great things. The feeling of hope and optimism a…
Lark, middle bird or owl? How to redesign your workday to reflect your biological clock
You would be hard pressed to find a company that isn’t talking about or offering flexible work arrangements.
‘Work from home!’
‘S…
