Do you often feel completely drained before you reach the end of the day and struggle to finish your work on time? While you should look into medical reasons for low energy, sometimes the culprit is hidden in plain sight. Try these tips to reduce the amount of energy that is wasted by normally … [Read more...]
Interruptions & How Sound Masking Reduces Their Cognitive Cost
September 27, 2011 by ·
I often write about how frequent distractions are, and sometimes I wonder if managers are aware of just how pervasive they really are. Talking about distractions and interruptions can seem like a scape goat for loss of productivity. However, they are real and time-consuming problems that every … [Read more...]
Sound Masking Ties Efficiency & Effectiveness Together
September 9, 2011 by ·
The economy seems to be getting better {right?},but that doesn't mean that all companies are thriving as they could be. In fact, some are still laying off employees, while others are looking for ways to better utilize the work force they have left. The best way to do that is to prioritize … [Read more...]
Sound Masking Provides a Good Work Context
September 8, 2011 by ·
Providing the Right Context for Good Choices As parents we often discuss and even discipline our children based on their choices, whether good or bad. I like this technique because it keeps my kids aware of the fact that their behavior, whether good or bad, is the direct result of their … [Read more...]
Sound Masking for Productivity
August 18, 2011 by ·
Google: How to be more productive If you google "how to be more productive," you'll get about 14 million tips, pieces of advice, or suggestions for how to be more productive. Evidently, 13, 999,999 other people are also struggling to be as productive as they can be, and so they find things … [Read more...]
Wirelessly Tethered {& How Sound Masking Can help}
June 16, 2011 by ·
Wirelessly Tethered I recently read an article about the tech distractions so many of us experience at work- this writer concluded that we are "wirelessly tethered" by our own gadegtry. The article talks about the frequency of managers checking their email via their phones during meetings, even … [Read more...]
Tips for Making Your Office More Productive
March 1, 2011 by ·
Loud, Uncomfortable Work Stations Are For the Birds (& unproductive, sick workers) Workers in loud, communal offices 1) struggle to stay focused, 2) make more mistakes, and 3) expend significantly less effort in problem-solving or making ergonomic adjustments (see stats here). The result is a … [Read more...]
Reduce Stress and Boost Productivity with Sound Masking
February 7, 2011 by ·
Did you know that the average worker loses two hours of productive work each day due to distractions in the office? There are constant conversations buzzing around them – the person in the next cubical is on the phone; the water cooler talk is almost always present; and the discussion between two … [Read more...]
Maximizing Productivity
September 28, 2010 by ·
Increasing productivity is a hot topic these days. Since no one can magically make their work day longer (and who really wants to spend more time in the office anyway?!), every man and woman is trying to get more out of their 8 or 9 hours at work. From cubicle dweller to office manager, … [Read more...]
De-Stressing Your Staff
July 13, 2010 by ·
Part of being a good manager is taking care of business...but not just the bottom line. Increasing profitability is more than charts and graphs. It's more than showing your staff red numbers and black numbers with a star next to a goal. It's knowing your employees as people who are motivated … [Read more...]