Work Productivity
« Previous Entries10 Tools to Help Remote Workers Stay in Touch
Friday, August 15th, 2008 If team members are in multiple offices or working from home, they probably already use a fair amount of technology. But are they using the right tools for the right job?
The best way to communicate depends on a lot of variables, including the urgency of a message, its complexity, and who they’re talking […]
Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008There’s a culture clash inside office buildings where workers from the busyness economy sit in cubicles next to workers from the burst economy–web workers.
Yes, that’s right: even if you work as a corporate employee in an office building, you may still be a web worker, using the web for radical and unconventional productivity. If […]
Seven Tips for Writing an Online Profile for Work
Thursday, May 8th, 2008You haven’t posted a MySpace or other webpage? You may yet be pulled into online profiles–at work. A growing number of employers are. Here’s how to handle it.
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Talk the Talk
Monday, April 28th, 2008Miscommunication runs rampant in our relationships and work environment. We know what we are thinking, but we aren’t able to put those thoughts into words.
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The Four Laws of Simplicity, and How to Apply Them to Life
Thursday, March 20th, 2008The problem with many books and guides on simplifying your clutter, your work life, your desk, your life, is that they are usually too darn complicated.
We need a simple method of simplifying.
It’s been nearly a decade since I first started trying to simplify my life, and in those years I’ve struggled with clutter, I’ve had […]
17 Unbeatable Ways to Create a Peaceful, Relaxed Workday
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 You can create the perfect workday, if you’re willing to start from scratch.
For some people, that may mean taking some tough steps, if their boss or their workplace is very controlling about how they do their work. For example, you might talk to your boss about restructuring your workday. It might also mean looking […]
Where Is Your “White Space” for Getting Real Work Done?
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 Loved this article in the New York Times: You Won’t Find Me In My Office, I’m Working. It’s about those of us who choose anywhere except our desk or office to get "real" work done. Real work meaning it involves thinking, writing or being creative.
Where is your white space? Not very original but mine […]
All the Web Based Tools You Need for Setting Up a Virtual Office
Monday, February 11th, 2008Virtual offices, where employees and co-workers can be located in any corner of the world, have become a reality. More and more businesses are keen on exploring the concept of a virtual office because they save on office rentals, employee commuting costs, and a host of other "unnecessary" expenses.
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Dull Meeting? Wait for Break to Sneak a Peek at E-Mail
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008When visiting a modern office, you are likely to find a free, unfettered wireless connection along with hospitality staples such as proximity to a restroom and coffee. There are several good reasons to offer this, among them the ability to pull needed information from the Internet during a business meeting. Additionally, it provides a way […]
Deal with Professional Burnout Without Quitting Your Job
Thursday, November 15th, 2007At one time or another, we can all get a little burnt out with our jobs—even if it’s a job you love. The Simple Dollar weblog suggests several ways to deal with your workplace burnout without quitting your job. For example:
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