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#workplace-productivity

Mental health

Managers aren't feeling so hot right now. It's costing them their sanity and the global economy billions.

fromeLearning Industry

1 week ago

Business

Why Listening Matters: What Are The Advantages Of An Employee Listening Strategy?

fromHarvard Business Review

Mental health

Managers aren't feeling so hot right now. It's costing them their sanity and the global economy billions.

more#employee-engagement

2 weeks ago

The Right Way to Sunset a Project

Most organizations excel at launching projects but struggle significantly with their closure. Properly concluding a project requires careful planning, reflection, and celebration of accomplishments.

Productivity

fromForbes

2 weeks ago

Hybrid Work Not Working? Here Are 6 Ways To Fix It

Leaders express dissatisfaction with hybrid work policies, with 64% indicating that improvements are necessary.

fromUSA TODAY

3 weeks ago

Still working from home? How you can still get ahead if CEOs favor those in office.

Following several waves of return-to-office company mandates, 36% of women are continuing to work from home, compared to 29% of men, according to new Labor Department data.

Remote teams

fromThe Conversation

3 weeks ago

Always on, always tired, sometimes rude - how to avoid the 'triple-peak trap' of modern work

A significant portion of professionals engage in work before dawn, contributing to a continuous workday.

fromInc

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How To Help Employees Return to Work

A 2024 WeWork study of business leaders found 82 percent of fully in-office and 76 percent of hybrid organizations reported significantly improved productivity, compared to 67 percent of all-remote companies.

Remote teams

UK news

4 weeks ago

Long-term sickness costing UK businesses nearly 21k per employee - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK businesses face financial strain from employee sickness absence, costing an average of £20,735 per employee for long-term sickness.

UK news

fromBusiness Matters

4 weeks ago

Long-term sickness absences costing UK businesses 20,735 per employee, MetLife UK finds

Long-term sickness absence costs UK businesses an average of £20,735 per employee.

Short-term sickness absence costs an average of £13,800 per employee.

#leadership

Productivity

Why setting boundaries makes you more valuable at work

Artificial intelligence

If You Want to Keep Your Edge, It's Time to Partner With AI

Productivity

Why setting boundaries makes you more valuable at work

Artificial intelligence

If You Want to Keep Your Edge, It's Time to Partner With AI

more#leadership

fromClickUp

15 Best Screen Capture Tools for Work in 2025 | ClickUp

Screen capture tools enhance communication and content sharing in modern workplaces.

fromZDNET

Heavy AI use at work has a surprising relationship to burnout, new study finds

AI tools increase workplace productivity but may negatively impact mental health.

How to avoid creating "AI zombies" in your workplace

AI dependence risks major cognitive decline, impacting creativity, memory, and critical thinking capabilities.

The 9-5 schedule might be hurting your team's performance

Chronotype significantly impacts performance; aligning work schedules with individual biological rhythms enhances productivity and well-being.

NYC startup

fromFortune

It's not just Gen Z who are wearing uniforms-the boss of this $450 million AI startup says he lives by his 'tech uniform' of a hoodie and jeans

David Shim's Read AI offers AI assistants to improve workplace efficiency and reduce meeting engagement issues for executives.

40% of Gen Z men are using AI to cheat at work

Gen Z workers benefit from AI at work, but there are significant downsides including mental health impacts and unethical use.

fromeLearning Industry

How To Issue An Employee A Performance Improvement Plan?

Performance improvement plans are meant to guide employees toward reaching performance standards, focusing on development rather than just a precursor to termination.

Productivity

fromInc

Half of Your Employees May Be Pretending to Work, According to a New Survey

The modern workplace has seen a significant rise in 'ghostworking', where 58% of employees admit to pretending to be busy at their desks, showing disengagement.

Remote teams

fromIT Pro

Questions raised over AI's impact as studies tout conflicting adoption outcomes

The impact of generative AI on productivity and wages is debated, showing little effect according to some reports, while others highlight significant productivity growth.

fromHackernoon

4 months ago

How to Instantly Delete All Objects and AutoShapes in Excel | HackerNoon

Excel's AutoShapes can clutter worksheets, but you can easily delete them using either the Go To dialog box or VBA.

#artificial-intelligence

fromZDNET

Artificial intelligence

AI doesn't have to be a job-killer. These businesses are using it to enhance, not replace

Artificial intelligence

Nearly half of workers using AI at work admit to doing so inappropriately

Artificial intelligence

A travel-fintech app uses AI search to cut through digital clutter. It saves employees more than 1,500 hours every month.

fromZDNET

AI doesn't have to be a job-killer. These businesses are using it to enhance, not replace

AI enhances productivity and creativity in the workplace without replacing human workers.

Nearly half of workers using AI at work admit to doing so inappropriately

AI tools are widely used to enhance productivity at work, with many employees reporting significant benefits.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

A travel-fintech app uses AI search to cut through digital clutter. It saves employees more than 1,500 hours every month.

Remote teams

How to get your stressed-out team past the 'frustration threshold'

Workplace burnout affects teams' ability to deliver services due to bureaucracy and inefficiencies.

Employees waste significant time on bureaucratic processes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.

fromIntelligencer

The AI Warnings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

AI is now expected from all Shopify employees, impacting performance reviews.

Staff must justify additional resources by demonstrating AI capabilities.

fromIT Pro

Managing change fatigue in the generative AI era

Employees are fatigued by rapid AI implementation and feel uncertain about their roles, leading to disengagement and potential attrition.

fromHackernoon

9 months ago

Meet YellowLyfe HQ, Sufle, and Green Cross United Kingdom: HackerNoon Startups of The Week | HackerNoon

YellowLyfe is revolutionizing workplace dynamics by curating engaging experiences that facilitate team bonding and enhance productivity, making it a standout in the Entertainment sector.

NYC startup

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

How can I improve my team's morale?

Team morale is crucial for productivity; low morale leads to disengagement and poor job performance.

fromHackernoon

9 months ago

Boost Team Wellness With UzairaAdvisory and Save 10% on All Our Business, Marketing & Tech Services | HackerNoon

Shift from crisis management to proactive prevention for workforce well-being.

UzairaAdvisoryâs Preventive Healthcare Seminar offers interactive, engaging wellness solutions.

Berlin music

berlin acoustics lets silence speak louder in office design with soundproof cabins

Quiet spaces in open-plan offices enhance focus and collaboration, addressing noise challenges with innovative acoustic solutions.

The Great Exhaustion: Financial Anxiety in Uncertain Times

Financial stress is widespread, affecting mental health and workplace productivity.

Chronic stress, often termed The Great Exhaustion, is prevalent due to economic uncertainties.

Recognizing symptoms of financial burnout is essential for personal and professional well-being.

fromHarvard Business Review

HR Is Missing the One Thing That Fixes Burnout and Conflict

The business impact is substantial: decreased productivity as people work against their natural strengths, costing U.S. companies between $450 and $550 billion annually in lost productivity.

Mental health

fromHarvard Business Review

Making Mental Health Programs Work at Multinational Companies

Mental health challenges at work lead to significant global productivity losses.

A high percentage of employees in Asia report mental strain.

UK businesses face billions in losses due to poor mental health.

Mobile UX

fromEngadget

9 months ago

The best ergonomic mouse for 2024

Ergonomic mice can alleviate discomfort caused by traditional mouse designs, improving the computing experience and reducing health risks associated with prolonged sitting.

AI Can Help Knowledge Workers Fix These Five Frustrations - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ATLASSIAN

"Collaborative AI is reshaping how knowledge workers do their jobs, tackling drudgery and simplifying complexities to let teams focus on innovation and growth."

Artificial intelligence

fromeuronews

Spain tops workplace productivity in Europe while unemployment rises

Some 92% of Spanish employees reported high productivity, with the country having an unproductivity rate of only 4%.

Europe news

What Leaders Misunderstand About Hope

Hope can significantly boost workplace productivity, countering the notion that it's not a viable business strategy.

High-hope employees exhibit greater resilience and foster enhanced social connections.

fromAbove the Law

Bringing New Meaning To 'Solo Practitioner,' Attorney Warned After Streaming 60+ Hours Of Porn At Work - Above the Law

This supposed lawyer's ability to churn out 64.56 hours of personal research raises eyebrows about whether he is genuinely engaging in billable legal work.

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