Productivity
Five common workplace distractions and how to tackle them head-on
The Udemy Indepth 2018 Workplace Distraction Report shows 69% of full-time employees are distracted at work. Additionally, 54% of employees …
Naomi Simson: Are smartphones in the office a productivity gain or drain?
I wrote last week about the difficulties of disconnecting from technology. When we were in Uluru on our all company trip, we challenged peop…
To appreciate its power, think of office design as a drug
By Agustin Chevez, Swinburne University of Technology
The search for some concoction or contraption to improve our performance at work is…
It’s time to stop procrastinating: How the “two-minute rule” can help
Procrastination is the enemy of many, acting as an impediment to completing work and concurrently fueling anxiety as deadlines loom. However…
How to make the most of time between tasks
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 …
Time to pay attention: What can stop your mind from wandering at work?
How we determine what to pay attention to is a complex process. Retaining focus can be challenging over the course of a day, let alone durin…
Three questions Steve Jobs used to drive success
In seeking to motivate staff, the most simple and direct techniques are often the most effective, allowing leaders to gain perspective and d…
Six small business productivity hacks you need to know
As a small business owner myself, I know how precious and limited time is. And I also know that one of the greatest traps for a business own…
Four ways to turbo charge your team’s productivity
Maintaining productivity in the modern workplace is a constant challenge. No matter how good our intentions, our tools, our systems or our p…
Looking for staff who just get stuff done? Focus on these three qualities
Forget ideas of “cultural fit” or technical expertise, more often than not if you’re hiring a new staff member, you want them to simply be a…
