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.

Let’s be honest: Most company intranets today are outdated and unexciting.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.

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. 

Team projects are an important part of many businesses. Often multiple people with different expertise are necessary to bring a project to the best conclusion. Unfortunately, the larger the scale of a project, the more potential there is for it to experience delays. Procrastination may not be the problem, it may just be that employees are diverted due to more imminent deadlines.

Whether you are working remotely or in an office, there are always times when productivity is low. Be it because the tasks in front of you are boring or because your energy is low and you just don’t have the inspiration you need.