Almost two-thirds (66 per cent) of UK workers claim tiredness negatively impacts on productivity at work, research has revealed. The study of 1,123 workers by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) also finds more than a third (36 per cent) of workers are struggling to get a good night’s sleep because of their job. Of the respondents who
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The business case for switching off – how to boost your productivity
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
They’re known as ‘shower thoughts,’ those seemingly random thoughts or ideas that occur when taking our morning shower- or engaged in a similarly monotonous, routine task. Often amusing but inconsequential, (a quick Google search of the term throws up an array of weird and wonderful examples,) these unexpected insights can sometimes prove far more useful.
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The Future of Productivity: AI and Machine Learning
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UK businesses are failing to keep employees productive over the summer
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With summer upon us, some businesses are failing to provide seasonal perks that workers say boosts productive workers motivation, as well as neglecting important facilities, including air conditioning and showers, which employees say directly improves their happiness. Employees also value improvements to the office environment to such an extent that they would be willing to
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Half of office workers are unproductive due to poor workspace
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A survey by office design specialists Dale Office Interiors reveals that the key to getting the most productivity out of staff in the workplace is to provide varied spaces to work and relax in. The Sheffield-based company asked 500 members of the public what aspect of office design would improve their productivity levels at work
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Employee health costs businesses one month a year in lost productivity
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
UK employers are losing 27.5 days of productive work per employee each year, because of poor health, according to new research from Britain’s Healthiest Workplace (BHW) – commissioned by Vitality Health Insurance. The company also suggests employee absence and presenteeism is a problem that is costing the UK economy £73 billion a year. The research
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What Are the Traits That Make You Resilient?
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The 7 Biggest Time-Wasters in a New Entrepreneur's Day
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Accepting that you’ll never have “everything” done is just as important as weeding out your time-wasting habits.
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Science Says Our Constant Connectivity Is Hurting Productivity. Here's How to Fix It.
by Jennifer L. Gibbs and Terri R. Kurtzberg • • 0 Comments
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Having a productive day – how to make it happen
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“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” This may be a quote from an Orwellian classic, but have you ever wished that this particular line from “1984” could actually come true. You are a very rare person if you have never thought how much you would like to
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