Women often say they wish there were more hours in their day. Time management isn’t a new concept; a lot of women use lists, planners and apps to help stay on track. Yet nearly 50 percent of women say they don’t have enough free time, according to a study by the Families and Work Institute. So how can women use all the time management tools available to their advantage – and still have some time … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Improve Productivity
We all wish we had more hours in the day to get things done. If you only had two more hours to finish paperwork, or an extra 15 minutes to return customer calls, then maybe we could finally get ahead. Sound familiar? Oh, the things we would do if we only had the time! There is no way to add time to the clock, unfortunately. But there are some easily overlooked ways to improve work … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Avoid Office Productivity Killers
We’ve all been tempted to do absolutely nothing on a particular workday. Whether you’re burned out or feeling a bit lazy, falling into the unproductive zone from time to time is a common thing for employees. After finishing platefuls of work, it’s but natural for employees to spend a few minutes resting or doing nothing to reenergize their minds and bodies. Having a period of rest is actually a … [Read more...]
Your business skills have an expiration date
It’s never too late to learn something new. Honing your business skills can help you maximize productivity and attain goals by providing strategic insight and applicable techniques. Don’t just take the time to learn something new. Knowledge unused is wasted. Implement what you learn and share it with others. It doesn’t matter how you acquire information and new knowledge. However, it does … [Read more...]
What do you have to thank the recession for?
As another year winds to an end, there is much to reflect on. The recession and economy has dictated adjustments be made. Some minor, some major. Instead of finding fault with the world and crawling under a rock, I thought it fitting to acknowledge some of the good that has come out of this year’s tumultuous journey. What do I have to thank the recession for? Valuable relationships. So much … [Read more...]