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The world of work is evolving fast. We’ve whooshed through the transition from office-based work to work-from-home setups, and from regular time-ins and time-outs to flexible working schedules.We’ve adapted well, but a new generation of workers appear to have a rather different opinion about the working life than their forebears …

In today’s technology-driven workplace, employee monitoring software is becoming increasingly popular. This type of software tracks employee activity on company computers and can provide insights into worker productivity. How does employee monitoring Software Work? By measuring keystrokes, mouse clicks and web browsing patterns, employee monitoring software aims to help employers …

The 4-day work week has been gaining popularity in recent years as a way to improve work-life balance and increase productivity. And it’s not just big corporations that are trialling the shorter week – more and more small businesses are seeing the benefits of a shorter work week as well.  …

Many entrepreneurs and small business owners find themselves asking the question, “When is the right time to hire a virtual assistant?”  There are a few key indicators that can help you decide whether or not it’s time to outsource some of your tasks. If you’re finding yourself stretched thin and …

Positive reviews can provide us with a much-needed confidence boost …. receiving negative feedback should logically do the opposite. Not so — this feedback is not something you should worry about … if it’s sporadic. If they come in thick and fast though, they can adversely influence your business. How …

Since change is the only constant in this world, life will always be a never-ending learning process. As Andy Grove, CEO of Intel Corporation, said, “There are only two ways a manager can impact an employee’s output: motivation and training. If you are not training, you are neglecting half the …

There’s no denying that distractions are everywhere at work. From the periodic water-cooler chat to the never-ending stream of emails, it can be hard to stay focused on the task at hand.  But while it may seem like there’s nothing you can do to escape distractions, there are actually a …

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted interdependent global manufacturing supply chains. Many of us have by now experienced the effects of our disease-ravaged economy, from product shortages to increased market prices. Although most countries now have the pandemic under control, geopolitical tensions and events still threaten what used to be …

It’s no secret that many workers have been reluctant to return to the office since the pandemic began. And understandably so – after all, who wants to schlep to work 5 days a week, losing time and money on a fractious commute, when they can work from home just as …

As any business owner knows, marketing is essential for driving growth. There are a multitude of ways to market a business, and each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. One increasingly popular marketing tool is podcasting.  Podcasting offers a number of unique benefits that make it an ideal …