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Tag: Productivity

“Descent into hell”: Boredom is taking its toll on staff

May 30, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Audio Boom once dedicated a podcast to workplace motivation, claiming most jobs evoked boredom to a certain degree a topic that has since quickly gained traction.

The vital role of tech SMEs in boosting UK productivity

May 2, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

Following its recent partnership with the Business Growth Fund to support UK SMEs pioneering the hottest new technologies, Kx’s Kevin McGivern talks the importance of these young companies in underpinning UK productivity.

What can I offer my employees beyond a pay rise

April 26, 2017

By Staff writer

Whether it’s a pay rise, bonus or profit share, when you think “employee reward”, money is often the first thing that comes to mind.

WiFi and productivity: How it is redefining the workplace

March 30, 2017

By Staff writer

In the last ten years, there is no doubt that WiFi is redefining the workplace; employees can remain connected to the internet all day, without being tied down to a hardware device such as a computer that can’t be moved from a desk.

British SMEs overwhelmingly unsatisfied with broadband quality and reliability

March 22, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

New statistics gathered by Real Business have shone a light on the broadband quality failings currently being felt by companies throughout the country with many set to shop around.

Say goodbye to boring and make human jobs more creative

March 14, 2017

By Staff writer

AmidAn ongoing discussionAbout robots replacing human jobs, employers must remember that a happy workforce is a productive workforce.

Introduction of T-levels could provide just the skills boost we need

March 13, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

Charlie Mullins gives his thoughts on T-Levels, a new technical qualification unveiled in the Spring Budget 2017 to boost skills of young British people.

The eight best business apps to ensure a productive year

February 1, 2017

By Staff writer

To make sure your 2017 is as productive as possible, we’ve got a rundown of the eight best business apps you should download to help manage your operation.

National Sickie Day: Managing the stress of missing workers

January 31, 2017

By Staff writer

Monday 6 February has been dubbed “National Sickie Day”” the most popular day in the year for UK employees to be reliably unreliable and phone their bosses to say they won’t be in.

How team building activities can boost business productivity

January 24, 2017

By Staff writer

We have all had to partake in team building activities, no matter what job role we find ourselves, but they can be a great way to boost business productivity.

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