Do you ever feel like your office could use a little something extra? While some may believe that work spaces should be borderline institutional to be functional, spending the better part of your day cooped up in a boring, stuffy environment can't be good for your psyche. Though you may not have control over how your whole office looks, you can add some flair to your own … [Read more...]
Incorporate a Weekly Review into Your Work Schedule
What is a weekly review of your work schedule? It’s a structured evaluation and discovery process that allows you to determine how effective your work process has been throughout the week. It allows you to determine what went well, what scheduled work did not get completed, and what priorities need to be set for next week. The weekly review is an effective tool for organizing … [Read more...]
The Myth of Multitasking
We have all heard that women are better at multitasking then me, but, where does that get us? Studies indicate that multitasking actually does not make a positive contribution in our use of time or the quality of our productivity. When we multitask, we actually have less focus on the work we are doing and the combined tasks take longer to complete. So let’s look at an … [Read more...]
Are Staff Meetings a Waste of Time?
With more and more high-tech ways in which to communicate, some business owners are wondering whether face-to-face staff meetings are worth their time and energy. After all, can’t a text, e-chat or email accomplish the same thing in less time? The Value of Face-to-Face Meetings The fact is that many specific actions can be accomplished through digital interactions, but at the … [Read more...]
Working from Home – How to Maximize Your Productivity
Sponsored by Super A-Mart: It's becoming more common these days to work from home. We’re either bringing work home with us or running a home business. A cluttered environment can stifle your productivity. Maximizing your productivity when working from home can be possible by simply turning your chosen space into an area that gives you an incentive to work. You need to … [Read more...]
9 out of 10 Employees Waste Time at Work – Infographic
Wasted time is lost opportunity and lost money. In 2012, I shared an infographic that explained how wasted time affects workplace productivity. At the time, it was estimated that the annual payroll loss from employees spending time on tasks that were not work-related was at least $130 billion. With no significant changes made to reduce wasted time in the workplace over the past … [Read more...]
A Screen Full of Clutter
You enter into your office building with the over-familiar caffeine in the cup and a sandwich in the pack---your usual. Occasional smiles and hallway exchange of pleasantries are a common sight in the morning. You look around and get to that elevator door before it closes or gets full in the hustle-bustle of your everyday routine. Think these are the only things that you … [Read more...]
What and How to Outsource – Infographic
Contrary to popular belief, women cannot do it all. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. It's far better to outsource tasks that don't require your expertise to other people. If you're not in a position to hire employees to provide the assistance you need, then outsourcing tasks to freelancers or vendors is an excellent, strategic decision. In a new infographic … [Read more...]
3 Tools To Help You Get More Done
Guest Post By Sandy Sidhu, Founder of SidekickPM (Learn more about Sandy at the end of this post) Let's face it, we all have 24 hours in a day but why does it feel like some entrepreneurs get more done? Are they not sleeping? Do they have superpowers that you and I weren't blessed with? Fortunately, for the rest of us, who do enjoy our 7 hours of sleep and haven't … [Read more...]
Top 2013 Resolution for Business Women Should Be Saying No
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: For many business women, saying "no" is difficult, but learning to say that two-letter word can have a very positive effect on your career, your business, and your life. Stephanie Chandler shared the story of her personal Just Say No campaign on the Forbes Work in Progress blog, and it's a great read for anyone who has trouble saying … [Read more...]