Let’s be honest: Most company intranets today are outdated and unexciting. They tend to be static, one-way communication portals built on older technology that’s cumbersome to support. Rather than being a hub of activity, they’re practically ghost towns.

As technology evolves, so does the concept of workplace efficiency. More and more robust digital tools have created new ways of working and significantly increased productivity levels.

In today’s business world, finding ways to help employees stay productive is essential to profitability. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of technology tools available that promote focus, communication, and collaboration—all of which are drivers of productivity in the workplace.

How does technology increase productivity in the workplace? There are many drivers of productivity, several of which are enhanced and made easier with technology. Below, we explore the creative ways professionals are using technology in connection with five drivers—communication, workflows, collaboration, automation, and employee engagement—to improve business efficiency.

Every organisation handles internal communication differently. Some develop a robust internal communication strategy while others just wing it.

Meetings are often an important part of business and yet they can quickly become a huge waste of time. Reducing meeting times can be a challenge for a number of reasons, so check out these ways to help make your meetings speedy and effective.

Many years ago, in a very rash state of mind, I declared that I was going to become a black belt in Karate. There was much hilarity amongst my friends, as I am not exactly built for power or speed! Nevertheless, I was determined that this would be my goal, and that I would achieve it before I was thirty.

Turning in a good performance at work while under pressure is one of the great challenges of modern life. Coping with stress has become a major concern for many of us, as tight deadlines, demanding targets and long working days cause anxiety level to shoot up.

The start of a new year is a popular time to reflect back and make plans for the years to come. People often celebrate this time of year by planning out their New Year’s resolutions, and your company might well wish to emulate this. Businesses too often only look at the budgets, sales forecasts, and other financial considerations.

You may like to think that your office is working like a well-oiled machine and maybe it is. On the other hand, you might have an employee or two (or more) who might not be pulling his or her weight. It can be difficult to determine if there is an actual problem with someone’s work performance or not. Here is help for identifying employees so you can address their performance.