LinkedIn recently shared its list of the job titles it says will be the most promising for those seeking new work or advancement in 2019. Some of those are more...substantial than others as there are a few “consultant” type titles on the list, while others are very tech-focused and detailed. Also offered by LinkedIn are … Continue reading “Soft Skills” are Just Skills
Work From Home? Wear Whatever You Want
A recent WSJ story set off a bit of backlash by suggesting that people working from home should eschew wearing sweatpants while doing so and instead choose stylish outfits that, when put together, can cost upwards of $1,000. That advice is of a feather with the general, long-lived suggestion that those who work from home … Continue reading Work From Home? Wear Whatever You Want
Connected Devices Will Impact Productivity
There are two major threats to individual privacy identified in this story about the potential for connected devices to be used in some manner against the people who have brought them into their homes: 1) That every moment will be tracked and used to target a never-ending stream of ads and retail prompts based on … Continue reading Connected Devices Will Impact Productivity
Experience Informs Management
In a recent interview, actor Ethan Hawke encouraged aspiring directors and filmmakers to go beyond the details of cinematography and other aspects of the job and learn acting as well. It’s a good point that deserves a bit of extrapolation. There are all kinds of tips for how to be an effective manager and get … Continue reading Experience Informs Management
The False Narrative of Stolen Productivity
In just a few short months it will once more be March Madness, which for those who don’t follow college basketball means it’s time to be bombarded with studies about how much productivity is being lost due to employees checking their brackets, following games and engaging in other sports-related activities this month. This last March … Continue reading The False Narrative of Stolen Productivity
Productivity Suffers From These – and Other – Distractions
Over the last few weeks I shared a number of posts that cover just some of the major factors that impact worker productivity and how they are sometimes wrongly framed in ways that put the onus on the worker, not the employer, as problems to address. Everyone bears some responsibility, but the average worker also … Continue reading Productivity Suffers From These – and Other – Distractions
Transporation Realities and Productivity Go Hand In Hand
Distractions of some sort or another are a major issue when it comes to productivity. There’s so much going on in modern life that it’s almost inevitable. Social media beckons with its siren song offering you the latest conversations and updates, whether you’re seeking the solace of puppy pics on Facebook or the outrage engine … Continue reading Transporation Realities and Productivity Go Hand In Hand
Focusing on Productivity Shouldn’t Push Life to the Back
Distractions of some sort or another are a major issue when it comes to productivity. There’s so much going on in modern life that it’s almost inevitable. Social media beckons with its siren song offering you the latest conversations and updates, whether you’re seeking the solace of puppy pics on Facebook or the outrage engine … Continue reading Focusing on Productivity Shouldn’t Push Life to the Back
Employer Technology Investment Impacts Productivity
Distractions of some sort or another are a major issue when it comes to productivity. There’s so much going on in modern life that it’s almost inevitable. Social media beckons with its siren song offering you the latest conversations and updates, whether you’re seeking the solace of puppy pics on Facebook or the outrage engine … Continue reading Employer Technology Investment Impacts Productivity
The Reality of Offices Negatively Impact Productivity
Central offices are an outdated concept that hinder instead of helping productivity.