This Rypple infographic examines what motivates employees, from incentives to company culture and managerial techniques. I've written about employee disengagement before, but this infographic puts a price on an unmotivated workforce: $300 billion in lost productivity. Before focusing on productivity in your workgroup, it's essential to...
It's tough to make progress at a task when a little voice in your head distracts you at every turn; silencing your inner critic will help you remain focused and stay productive during a work period. Although I use a phrase ("Shut it down!") to essentially...
Good morning! This week's Monday Must-Reads turn the lens inward. * How to stay positive at work when you're surrounded by negative people and negative feedback (and read my spin on it here). [The 99 Percent] * There's nothing like a little reverse psychology for a...
It might seem counterintuitive, but hobbies and productivity have a direct relationship. To boost your output at work, consider picking up a hobby for your downtime. Just over a year ago, I was struggling to adjust to a new workload, juggling multiple clients that required my attention on a daily...
Procrastination is an inescapable part of everyday life, but that doesn't mean you can't procrastinate productively. Time management experts (especially ridiculously efficient ones) are just as prone to procrastination as everyone else -- they just know how to keep their momentum going until they can return...
It's an inevitable fact that as a freelancer, you must manage yourself as you would another employee. Doing so effectively requires that you think like a manager and recognize what makes a happy worker. I read a lot of infographics, and this one sponsored by Citrix hits on...
