If you think instant messaging and Facebook are time-wasting interruptions for slackers who’ll do anything rather than work, think again. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bosses, IM, productivity
Execs believe it’s not just the environment that can benefit from their companies’ environmental efforts. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: environment, green, productivity, recruiting, retention
Think e-mail and other communication technologies make employees more productive? Think again. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: e-mail, Facebook, productivity, study
Everyone knows most office workers waste some time surfing the Web. But this might be a surprise: Those slackers might actually get more done than everyone else. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: personal Web use, policy, productivity, slackers
If you’ve noticed your company’s Internet connection running slower and a lot less work being done lately, this could be why: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basketball, March Madness, policy, productivity
As more young, tech-savvy employees enter the workforce, their managers are faced with a big question: Should employees be allowed to listen to music while they work? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: music, policy, productivity
It’s no secret: Give employees a computer, and they’ll always spend some time on non-work activities. But how can managers keep productivity problems from getting out of hand? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: managers, procrastination, productivity
In a tough economy, companies need ways to retain employees when salary budgets are tight. Here’s one strategy that might work for the under-30 set. Read the rest of this entry »
Gas prices may have eased up, but telecommuting is still an option many employees are exercising. If managers see any of these four red flags, it may be time to herd those workers back to the office: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: productivity, slackers, telecommute
Do your managers want to know how much time employees spend on personal matters while they’re at work? If so, here’s a tool that might help: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: productivity, RescueTime, Web use
