Productivity is something many employers look for in their current staff as well as in new hires. If employees are productive it costs the business less to achieve the same results. But productivity depends on many different factors. For instance, whether or not the employee is managing time wisely can impact productivity. So can their […]
These days, if you can save time there’s a good chance you can save money. This is true whether you are at home or at work. At home, saving time could enable you to do things yourself instead of paying others to do them. At work, it means lowered costs for your business or employer. […]
When you first start a new job it’s important to begin on the right foot. One of the ways to do that is to be as productive as possible from the very start. Of course, if training is involved, tasks may be limited within the first few days. However, there are still some things you […]
When I first became self-employed, my days were stressful. I worked 7 days a week for the first few months and I was grateful because I thought my business was growing. As it turns out, I was just spinning my wheels. Working every day of the week and not feeling confident enough to take time […]
If you’re like me, and have worked in startups your whole life, your phone and computer probably double as your work devices. So when you hear BYOD, bring your own device, it’s nothing new. Larger companies however, often supply the workforce with separate devices for work. So why should a company implement a BYOD policy? […]
At calendar, we like to teach others how to be more productive at work. Productivity is hard to measure. Just because you work a ton of hours, doesn’t mean you’re working efficiently. You see, it’s not about working hard – it’s about working smart. Below we’ve put together a list of items, along with an […]
In previous decades, the normal workday involved a professional waking up early and commuting to an office. There they would log eight hours or more before going home for the day. Today’s cloud-driven environment is changing all that. Workers can now respond to emails, work on projects, and even attend webinars from home. All this […]
Time ticks along at a steady pace yet many people complain about not having enough of it. In fact, most people don’t complete their entire task list on any given day. Of course, not everyone who has this complaint makes the best use of their time. Far too many workers are seen gossiping, texting, or […]
Regardless what job you have, there always seems to be too few hours in the day. What’s the result? You constantly feel like you’re behind. That feeling is bad for productivity, morale, and honestly your health. So what’s the answer? Sure you can work longer hours but that’s not always the best solution. Bob Sullivan […]
Do you ever feel like you are dragging your feet a little bit more during the day? If it is happening during the cold months, you may have the winter blues. Many people begin feeling the wintertime blues once the days start getting shorter. But after the first part of the year it can get […]
