More stress, less problem-solving, and fewer ergonomic adjustments does not inspire creative, efficient work. A Cornell study found the following to be true (emphasis mine): The environmental psychologists found that the workers in the noisy office experienced significantly higher levels of … [Read more...]
That’s it! I’m off to Starbuck’s
December 23, 2009 by ·
I'll take a mocha frappucino and 2 more productive hours, please Did you know that some workers have to actually leave work to be productive? They find that leaving all the office distractions behind and working from home or even at Starbuck’s. Phenomenal- having to escape work to actually … [Read more...]
The economy stinks…get over it.
December 17, 2009 by ·
If your business is struggling, you're not alone. Many companies are laying off up to a third of their employees. So, yeah, the economy stinks, but it doesn't have to kill your business. So, whether you have a huge or tiny work force, you need to be efficient because it's the … [Read more...]
Budget Cuts
December 15, 2009 by ·
If you're like many managers, you've had to cut your staff this year. It's easy to assume that you can't maintain, much less increase, productivity with the staff you have left after lay offs. So, if time is money, then you need more time. Sound impossible? What if you could … [Read more...]
The disengaged worker
December 11, 2009 by ·
Distraction=Disengagement In one study of 11 surveyed buildings, 80% of workers felt that the noise levels distracted them to the point of not being able to get their work done. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the average worker is distracted more than 2 hours every day, thus making him a … [Read more...]
Inevitable, but solvable
December 9, 2009 by ·
Distractions at work are an all-too-familiar occurrence. In fact, our beloved best friend and infamous distractor, the Internet, provides many helpful tips for dealing with distractions, most of which are based on the fact that distractions are inevitable. One wesbite did suggest that … [Read more...]
Takin’ care of business
December 5, 2009 by ·
Do you remember Christmas Vacation where Chevy Chase waits to whole movie for his Christmas bonus? He dreams of what his bonus will bring, like a swimming pool- complete with a gorgeous girl, no less. Sadly, as you surely remember, the Griswolds don't get a new pool- they get enrolled in … [Read more...]
Sustainability
December 3, 2009 by ·
Sustainability is the word of the day. Even shows like Top Chef show a concern for sustainability when they ask competing chefs to cook with "sustainable" products- those that are environmentally-friendly, as well as renewable. In the business world, you might not think … [Read more...]
Stuffed
November 27, 2009 by ·
You've eaten your turkey and pumpkin pie and are appropriately stuffed. It's less than a month until Christmas. The holidays should be a time of thanksgiving, celebration, and joy. Instead you are stressed, looking for ways to improve your bottom line in a tough economy. You … [Read more...]
Back in the black
November 24, 2009 by ·
You can hardly drive down a street without seeing a "For Sale" sign posted...by owner no less. Many companies are shutting down and few can find their way out of the red and into the black. The economy has hit us all. Yet, that same economy still expects the same … [Read more...]