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Tag: Productivity

Take control of your business with cloud phone systems

April 27, 2016

By Rafael Cortes

Rafael Cortes, head of marketing at Foehn, analyses the the cost and efficiency gains that can be achieved by integrating cloud technologies – freeing up teams to pursue that sought-after growth.

Want to foster innovation among staff Stop them from getting along too well

April 13, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Let it not be said that you haven’t been warned! Work friendships may actually be the greatest killer of creative diversity in the office.

What three habits lead to creativity Doubt, procrastination and bad ideas

April 6, 2016

By Shane Schutte

We all have some type of creative genius inside of us and the only way to release it is to work on it. However, a recent TED talk drummed home the fact that great implementers of creativity also have some peculiar traits.

Why the new National Living Wage may just further decrease productivity

March 31, 2016

By Jan Cavelle

February showed the first decrease in numbers of new jobs that we have seen come onto the British market place. And while Brexit is getting the blame for causing uncertainty in the market place, could it not possibly have some link to the subdued growth that has been happening since slightly before this all flared up

Embrace flexible working and retain a happy, motivated workforce

March 28, 2016

By Adrian Lewis

Nearly two years on since the Flexible Working Law was passed giving employees the right to request flexible working after 26 weeks’ of employment and more companies are embracing flexible working.

Would you think of implementing one of these 20 quirky employee perks

March 18, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Employees have, quite frankly, grown tired of beanbags, pool tables and birthday cakes and have made it their mission to find a company that offers the most unusual benefits – so can you afford not to consider using one of these odd perks

Three tips on creating a productive working space

March 17, 2016

By Rob Clark

Creating a comfortable, efficient and attractive work space is essential to getting the best out of employees – so here’s how to set one up in three steps.

Tired of the same old productivity advice Here’s seven highly controversial tips

March 11, 2016

By Shane Schutte

From learning how to draw toast, becoming something akin to the Hulk, working less and watching cat videos more, here are some of the most controversial methods to increasing productivity.

Debbie Wosskow: Women workers and better sharing stats key to boosting UK productivity

March 11, 2016

By Debbie Wosskow

It is only by accurately measuring and harnessing the power of women and the sharing economy that the UK can address its poor productivity record.

Working smarter, not harder, could benefit UK economy to tune of 560bn

March 10, 2016

By Jack Bedell-Pearce

We all aspire to be more productive: to get more done in less time, and at less cost. When it comes to business, the company that can deliver products or services most efficiently is more likely to grow, outlast its competitors and provide a decent return on investors’ capital.

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