Did you know that the days you spend doing nothing are the days you’re fatigued the most? It’s a paradox of the human body. When you spend time doing nothing, you are actively endeavoring not to do something productive and this can be exhausting!
So why not give yourself a break and commit yourself to staying productive? Here’s some tips to help… (more…)
I was recently giving the quick overview of Meritrick, our automatic time tracking software, to a stranger… my 20 second elevator pitch if you will.
It automatically keeps track of employees hours and productivity – tracking everything they do throughout the day so you get complete visibility.
His immediate response was, “What manager wouldn’t want that?” (more…)
Across numerous industries, smaller and larger companies alike are taking advantage of the benefits of a remote workforce. In some companies, workers may be permitted to telecommute from home a few days each week. In other companies, entire departments may work remotely on a full-time basis. Remote workers may physically work from home yet still be in the same town as the company’s professional office. However, they may be based across the country or in an international location. While there are numerous benefits associated with a remote workforce, substantial challenges can arise and must be effectively addressed by management. (more…)
Working from home has many advantages-so long as you are able to prevent distractions. Surprisingly, staying on task is often more difficult when you are at home rather than an office. Remaining vigilant is the key to surviving as a telecommuter, and here are some practical tips for staying focused. (more…)
It’s the age-old adage of learning to find ways to work smarter, not necessarily harder. It was H. Jackson Brown Jr. who is famously quoted stating to never complain about not having enough time and reminding people that we all have the same amount of hours in the day as people like Albert Einstein and Thomas Jefferson. This statement is still true to this day. (more…)