Less Family Time as Workloads and Stress Levels Soar in British Offices
Now a new study from Wrike about digital working culture and its impact on the lives of office workers in the UK, France, and Germany confirms that we’re not alone. British offices are creaking under the pressure of work, resulting in less time for family and rest and heightened stress levels. The majority of British workers would work fewer hours — if only they could afford it financially or their workloads could be adjusted accordingly.
Telecommuting Leads to Decreased Job Satisfaction (Work Management Roundup)
Fourteen years ago today, Apple introduced the very first iPod at the staggering price of $399 and basically disrupted the way we purchase and consume music. It may not be hoverboards or "Jaws 19" (sorry, Back to the Future II), but at least we have portable music libraries in our pockets and virtual reality goggles. And
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Wrike CEO Andrew Filev Speaks About the Future of Remote Collaboration at PMI Global Congress This Weekend
PMI Global Congress, a large get-together of project management professionals from North America, will take place in Vancouver on Oct. 20-23. We are happy to announce that Andrew Filev, Wrike's CEO, is going to be one of the speakers at this event. His presentation is dedicated to the future of remote collaboration, how to manage remotely, the
Spend Less Time Working & More Time Learning (Work Management Roundup)
It's Friday, dear readers. The week's best work-related and productivity-centered reads await you in our Work Management roundup! Some of the most interesting links this week talk about how working less (and learning more) will lead to more satisfaction with your life. Curious? Read on! Why We Should Spend Less Time Working, and More Time Living
How to Have the Perfect Workday (Infographic)
Tell us: what does your perfect workday look like? Maybe fresh donuts and a hot cup of coffee waiting for you at your desk? Getting recognized with an award or a raise? That annoying co-worker finally quits or moves to another team? Or perhaps winning billions in the lottery over your lunch break, so you
Why Are Habits Important for Productivity?
Productivity is simply a matter of choosing to work smart every day. Ask successful people their productivity secret and they’ll typically say it’s consistent daily habits. But what exactly are habits, and why are productive work habits so difficult to form? Our short Slideshare tackles these questions in 14 slides, sharing input from neuroscience, psychology, and business
Road Warrior Productivity: Must-Have Tips & Tools
You're sleep deprived, hungry, cramped, surrounded by distractions, and stuck on a 6-hour layover in a tiny commuter terminal. The last thing you want to do is power up your laptop and dive into some work, but that deadline is tomorrow and it's not going to move. When you'd rather sit through yet another in-flight
Inspiration from Twitter
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Top 15 Productivity Roadblocks Hindering Your Team (Infographic)
You have your headphones on, music playing, and all notifications muted to allow for maximum focus... and you're still not as productive as you want to be. What are you doing wrong? In our 2015 Work Management Survey, we surveyed 1,464 team leaders and members and asked them to rank their biggest productivity roadblocks. You'll find
What is HR Analytics? A Guide
You’re asked to identify and deploy data-driven HR practices, but you aren’t exactly sure where to start. You might have some HR data stored in spreadsheets, filing cabinets, and various systems but aren’t sure what to do with it or how to make the data-driven decisions you’ve been asked to make. How can you use
Hiring? You Need This Ultimate Employee Onboarding Template
Overwhelmed new hires? Strained managers? Inundated HR team members? Bringing in new hires doesn’t have to be a headache. Our ultimate employee onboarding template has everything you need to smoothly transition new hires into your organization.
Top 5 Things That Stress Workers Out (Work Management Roundup)
It's Friday, friends! Which means there's a week's worth of good reads waiting for you here in the weekly Work Management roundup! This week we bring you links to articles that will help you excel in the workplace. The 5 Things That Stress People Out the Most At Work (Inc.com): Stress is a common roadblock to
7 Sasquatch-Sized Creativity Myths That Need Busting
Praying to the muses, serendipity, eureka moments — the creative process is clouded in superstition and mystery. Despite the ability to peek into the brain and watch different areas light up on an MRI, neuroscientists are still fairly stumped about exactly what happens during bursts of creative inspiration. With all the obscurity surrounding creative thought, it's
What Kind of Procrastinator Are You? (Decision Tree)
We’re all guilty of procrastination. It's not a crime, it's just something we do. And while there are dozens (if not hundreds) of productivity tips out there to help you find your motivation, you can’t completely get rid of that sneaking temptation to put off work — not forever, anyway. If you can’t fight it,
Win a Book to Find Out How Laziness Can Be Productive
Update: Thanks to everyone who participated! The book goes to Roger Laurenti, who emphasized the importance of good work/life balance in his comment to this post. Roger, we hope the methods Peter shares in his book will help you and your team gain even more efficiency. Congratulations!
Would Your Company Survive a 6-Hour Workday? (Work Management Roundup)
It's Friday, which means it's time for the weekly Work Management roundup! And since it's the first Friday of October, it's also National Manufacturing Day. So, just a little aside: kudos to all who build and manufacture goods and services here in America. Anyway, this week we have compiled links to articles that will help
9 Phrases to Jumpstart Productivity When Delegating a Task
You might have read our blog post, "10 Phrases You Can Never Say When You Delegate a Task." If not, stop what you're doing and read it. It provides insight into some commonly heard phrases in the workplace that hinder everyone's productivity. Maybe you're even saying a few yourself? In response to that article, one of
10 Gadgets to Keep You Healthy & Productive at Work
90,000 hours. 10.3 years. 18.5% of your waking hours over your entire lifetime. This is how much time you spend at work. You've probably read the stats on how all those hours are taking their toll on your health: sitting is the new smoking, work stress is killing you, the unhealthy habit of forgoing vacation days.
VOCO Creative is Overcoming Challenges of Organizing a 100% Virtual Office
What are the advantages of a 100% virtual office? First, it’s inexpensive. You don’t have to pay for rent. Second, it gives people from different locations an opportunity to work together easily. Third, you can access your business data 24/7 from any computer. Read the story about VOCO Creative’s virtual office, find out their remote work guidelines,