Productivity https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us Helpful Hacks for Taking Great Meeting Minutes Discover helpful hacks to take comprehensive meeting minutes in-person and remotely. Learn to take notes during meetings like an expert minute taker. http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2/post/7332 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2-blog/post/7332-helpful-hacks-for-taking-great-meeting-minutes meeting-minutes.jpg Is the 4-Day Work Week Better? Evidence Points to Yes. From Japan to Iceland, countries all over the world are investigating the benefits of the four-day work week for improving employee well-being and productivity. In a study published by Autonomy, researchers tracked 2,500 employees who reduced their work week to 35 or 36 hours, but not their pay. The study showed that... From Japan to Iceland, countries all over the world are investigating the benefits of the four-day work week for improving employee well-being and productivity. In a study published by Autonomy, researchers tracked 2,500 employees who reduced their work week to 35 or 36 hours, but not their pay. The study showed that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8617 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:54:19 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8617-is-the-4-day-work-week-better-evidence-points-to-yes Closing the agile achievement gap Here’s an agile cautionary tale: a certain US-based bank wanted to be faster on its feet, transform end-to-end customer experiences, and gain an edge over newer, nimbler fintech competitors. So, naturally, it turned to the agile playbook—the set of practices derived from software development to bring... Here’s an agile cautionary tale: a certain US-based bank wanted to be faster on its feet, transform end-to-end customer experiences, and gain an edge over newer, nimbler fintech competitors. So, naturally, it turned to the agile playbook—the set of practices derived from software development to bring...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8608 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:18:09 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8608-closing-the-agile-achievement-gap Is it time for the four-day workweek? Again and again over the past several years, the same type of news has emerged from the business realm: a new company has made the switch to the four-day workweek. In 2017, Basecamp blogged about its "Summer Hours," or four-day workweeks between May 1 and August 31. Volt Athletics wrote... Again and again over the past several years, the same type of news has emerged from the business realm: a new company has made the switch to the four-day workweek. In 2017, Basecamp blogged about its "Summer Hours," or four-day workweeks between May 1 and August 31. Volt Athletics wrote...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8604 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:00:10 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8604-is-it-time-for-the-four-day-workweek 10 Failproof Employee Engagement Ideas No matter your specific business, if your employees aren’t engaged, your customers won’t be either and that is going to negatively impact productivity and your bottom line. Employees who are happy and excited about the work they’re doing have an infectious energy that makes people... No matter your specific business, if your employees aren’t engaged, your customers won’t be either and that is going to negatively impact productivity and your bottom line. Employees who are happy and excited about the work they’re doing have an infectious energy that makes people...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8602 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:48:36 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8602-10-failproof-employee-engagement-ideas Should Employees Be Allowed to Choose What They Want to Do? As far as workplace trends go, several topics have dominated popular attention and discussion, from workspace design, digitalisation, Agile methodology, to the pandemic favourite of remote working. But there’s another important aspect of work that is being pushed increasingly to the forefront of organisation design... As far as workplace trends go, several topics have dominated popular attention and discussion, from workspace design, digitalisation, Agile methodology, to the pandemic favourite of remote working. But there’s another important aspect of work that is being pushed increasingly to the forefront of organisation design...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8592 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:38:32 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8592-should-employees-be-allowed-to-choose-what-they-want-to-do How To Avoid Burnout Tell us a little bit about yourself? Primarily I’m a catalyst for change through coaching. I find that coaching promotes a multitude of possible changes that open up whole new worlds for my clients. In most cases, I don’t need to specialise, I simply coach effectively. I do help people surmount tremendous obstacles like... Tell us a little bit about yourself? Primarily I’m a catalyst for change through coaching. I find that coaching promotes a multitude of possible changes that open up whole new worlds for my clients. In most cases, I don’t need to specialise, I simply coach effectively. I do help people surmount tremendous obstacles like...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8589 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:26:38 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8589-how-to-avoid-burnout How to Choose the Right Forecasting Technique In virtually every decision they make, executives today consider some kind of forecast. Sound predictions of demands and trends are no longer luxury items, but a necessity, if managers are to cope with seasonality, sudden changes in demand levels, price-cutting maneuvers of the competition, strikes, and large swings of the economy. Forecasting can help...
In virtually every decision they make, executives today consider some kind of forecast. Sound predictions of demands and trends are no longer luxury items, but a necessity, if managers are to cope with seasonality, sudden changes in demand levels, price-cutting maneuvers of the competition, strikes, and large swings of the economy. Forecasting can help...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8578 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:34:20 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8578-how-to-choose-the-right-forecasting-technique What is ATS in Recruitment? An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) automates and streamlines recruitment and staffing processes. A good ATS organises your data better and allows recruiters to place more qualified candidates.An Applicant Tracking System can also help you enhance the candidate experience with personalised emails & reminders.The exact definition might be vague. For an exact definition you can check multiple sources and literally create your own!How Does an ATS Work?The best way to see how an ATS in recruitment works is to... An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) automates and streamlines recruitment and staffing processes. A good ATS organises your data better and allows recruiters to place more qualified candidates.

An Applicant Tracking System can also help you enhance the candidate experience with personalised emails & reminders.

The exact definition might be vague. For an exact definition you can check multiple sources and literally create your own!

How Does an ATS Work?
The best way to see how an ATS in recruitment works is to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8546 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:38:17 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8546-what-is-ats-in-recruitment Loneliness: How HR leaders can help teams move forward The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.Colleagues were no longer... The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?

Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.

We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.

Colleagues were no longer...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:27:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543-loneliness-how-hr-leaders-can-help-teams-move-forward Why Leaders Keep Getting Better-Yet Their Reputations Keep Getting Worse Jim, a newly minted manager at a top technology company, asked us a fascinating question: “Do leaders today act more like bullies than leaders in the past?” He went on to elaborate, “It seems like every week I read stories in the press about bad leaders who intimidate people and engage in disrespectful behavior. Do you think that leaders are worse today than ever before?” Jim was very surprised at our response... Jim, a newly minted manager at a top technology company, asked us a fascinating question: “Do leaders today act more like bullies than leaders in the past?” He went on to elaborate, “It seems like every week I read stories in the press about bad leaders who intimidate people and engage in disrespectful behavior. Do you think that leaders are worse today than ever before?” Jim was very surprised at our response...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8536 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:40:23 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8536-why-leaders-keep-getting-better-yet-their-reputations-keep-getting-worse Does Your Team Have Psychological Safety, the Most Important Quality for Success? Just 5 Questions Will Tell You "Not too long ago, Google set out on a quest to figure out what makes a team successful. They code-named the study Project Aristotle," my Inc.com colleague Justin Bariso reported a few years back. What did the project conclude?... "Not too long ago, Google set out on a quest to figure out what makes a team successful. They code-named the study Project Aristotle," my Inc.com colleague Justin Bariso reported a few years back. What did the project conclude?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6385 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6385-does-your-team-have-psychological-safety-the-most-important-quality-for-success-just-5-questions-will-tell-you Psychological Safety The Generation Gap: Managing and Setting Expectations with Young Employees In growing companies, business owners will often need to hire early-career applicants, usually employees that are fresh out of school with little work experience. While having a young workforce holds many advantages—including... In growing companies, business owners will often need to hire early-career applicants, usually employees that are fresh out of school with little work experience. While having a young workforce holds many advantages—including...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6375 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6375-the-generation-gap-managing-and-setting-expectations-with-young-employees Generation Gap 5 Remarkably Powerful Confidence Hacks from Some of Today's Top Leaders and Confidence Experts There's no wonder why confidence is highly sought after in today's business world. Although confidence can mean different things to different people--self-belief, preparedness, taking ownership of your unique quirks and personality traits--having an ample supply of it generally leads to... There's no wonder why confidence is highly sought after in today's business world. Although confidence can mean different things to different people--self-belief, preparedness, taking ownership of your unique quirks and personality traits--having an ample supply of it generally leads to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6376 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6376-remarkably-powerful-confidence-hacks-from-some-of-todays-top-leaders-and-confidence-experts Steve Kerr The 6 major signs that a company’s culture is in trouble Once a corporate culture turns toxic, it can diminish employee morale, hinder productivity, and alienate customers. This is not new. But how does a company culture arrive at this point? And are there any typical signs beforehand that herald the downfall?... Once a corporate culture turns toxic, it can diminish employee morale, hinder productivity, and alienate customers. This is not new. But how does a company culture arrive at this point? And are there any typical signs beforehand that herald the downfall?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6373 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:10:54 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6373-the-6-major-signs-that-a-companys-culture-is-in-trouble Company Culture Is In Trouble 5 Ways to Fine Tune Talent Acquisition with an Eye on Recession Will the global economy go into recession in 2020? That’s the worry on so many minds. News headlines reflect that concern with stories of trade disputes and that wonky-sounding inverted yield curve. The validity of those fears is... Will the global economy go into recession in 2020? That’s the worry on so many minds. News headlines reflect that concern with stories of trade disputes and that wonky-sounding inverted yield curve. The validity of those fears is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6364 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6364-ways-to-fine-tune-talent-acquisition-with-an-eye-on-recession 5 Ways To Fine Tune Talent Want to Make Your Employees Happier? Let Them Live Abroad, Recent Study Says Having to move to a new city--let alone a new country--used to be considered a pain. But the economy has changed drastically in recent years, and now, traveling abroad is often considered a perk. Not only does the employee get to explore new areas and profoundly experience a new way of life, but... Having to move to a new city--let alone a new country--used to be considered a pain. But the economy has changed drastically in recent years, and now, traveling abroad is often considered a perk. Not only does the employee get to explore new areas and profoundly experience a new way of life, but...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6365 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6365-want-to-make-your-employees-happier-let-them-live-abroad-recent-study-says Live Abroad 3 ways to train your brain to perform better under pressure Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You might feel it when the deadline for a big report looms. Whatever it is... Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You might feel it when the deadline for a big report looms. Whatever it is...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6366 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6366-ways-to-train-your-brain-to-perform-better-under-pressure Brain Under Pressure Warning: Work negatively impacting Finance’s mental health Now’s a good time to check in on your staffers’ stress levels. A disturbing 56.7% of accounting professionals said their workplace has a negative impact on their mental health. That’s more than any other profession recently surveyed by Fishbowl. With... Now’s a good time to check in on your staffers’ stress levels. A disturbing 56.7% of accounting professionals said their workplace has a negative impact on their mental health. That’s more than any other profession recently surveyed by Fishbowl. With...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6360 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6360-warning-work-negatively-impacting-finances-mental-health Work Negatively Impacting Finances Mental Health When It Comes To Managing Change, Power Rather Than Push According to Klaus Schwab, economist and author of The Fourth Industrial Revolution, we’ve entered a technological step change. Every moment, work—what we do and how we do it—fundamentally changes due to factors like... According to Klaus Schwab, economist and author of The Fourth Industrial Revolution, we’ve entered a technological step change. Every moment, work—what we do and how we do it—fundamentally changes due to factors like...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6359 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6359-when-it-comes-to-managing-change-power-rather-than-push Managing Change Microsoft Leaders Are Asked to Showcase 3 Skills. Recent Psychology Research Says You Should Too Since Satya Nadella took the role of CEO of Microsoft, the company has become focused on what's known as a "growth mindset," which is based on the work of Stanford University's Carol Dweck. A growth mindset says... Since Satya Nadella took the role of CEO of Microsoft, the company has become focused on what's known as a "growth mindset," which is based on the work of Stanford University's Carol Dweck. A growth mindset says...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6351 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6351-microsoft-leaders-are-asked-to-showcase-3-skills-recent-psychology-research-says-you-should-too Satya Nadella The 8-Hour Workday Is a Counterproductive Lie The eight-hour workday started its life as a socialist dream. The Welsh textile mill owner and social reformer Robert Owen is credited as the first person to articulate it, by calling for “eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, and eight hours rest” for workers in the early 19th century. This was much better than... The eight-hour workday started its life as a socialist dream. The Welsh textile mill owner and social reformer Robert Owen is credited as the first person to articulate it, by calling for “eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, and eight hours rest” for workers in the early 19th century. This was much better than...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6356 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6356-the-8-hour-workday-is-a-counterproductive-lie Time Clock Eggnog With a Splash of Paid Time Off Providing employees extended time off at the end of the year is one way to add a bit of holiday cheer. Office closures during the holidays — typically the days between or immediately around Christmas and New Year’s Day — can... Providing employees extended time off at the end of the year is one way to add a bit of holiday cheer. Office closures during the holidays — typically the days between or immediately around Christmas and New Year’s Day — can...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6342 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:43:36 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6342-eggnog-with-a-splash-of-paid-time-off 20 Sales Quotes to Close Out 2019 There are so many clichés about sales that I'm not going to bother. You get the point: Sales and revenue are the lifeblood of any business. Put simply... There are so many clichés about sales that I'm not going to bother. You get the point: Sales and revenue are the lifeblood of any business. Put simply...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6344 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6344-sales-quotes-to-close-out-2019 2019 Calendar Study: Your Narcissistic Co-Worker Is Less Stressed and Happier Than You Are Have you ever worked with a narcissist? As they go around, leaving havoc in their wake, they seem positively unperturbed at what they've done. And new research says this isn't an act. Some narcissists are... Have you ever worked with a narcissist? As they go around, leaving havoc in their wake, they seem positively unperturbed at what they've done. And new research says this isn't an act. Some narcissists are...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6328 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6328-study-your-narcissistic-co-worker-is-less-stressed-and-happier-than-you-are People In Motion I live in 24 hours of darkness each winter. Here’s how I stay sane Yesterday, most Americans enjoyed an extra hour of sleep, thanks to the end of daylight saving time. But the price we’re paying for that additional hour is steep... Yesterday, most Americans enjoyed an extra hour of sleep, thanks to the end of daylight saving time. But the price we’re paying for that additional hour is steep...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6317 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6317-i-live-in-24-hours-of-darkness-each-winter-heres-how-i-stay-sane Northern Lights Silicon Valley Founders Are Going on 'Dopamine Fasts.' Is the Idea a Ridiculous Fad or Stroke of Genius? From microdosing psychedelics to days-long fasts to morning ice water plunges, Silicon Valley is known for going to whacky extremes to pursuit of higher performance and better health. And it appears there's... From microdosing psychedelics to days-long fasts to morning ice water plunges, Silicon Valley is known for going to whacky extremes to pursuit of higher performance and better health. And it appears there's...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6295 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6295-silicon-valley-founders-are-going-on-dopamine-fasts-is-the-idea-a-ridiculous-fad-or-stroke-of-genius Molecular Configuration How to Build the Psychological Safety That Drives High Performance Imagine this scenario: One of your employees comes to you, frustrated with a colleague who seems to be blocking their intention to embark on a new project. What do you do?... Imagine this scenario: One of your employees comes to you, frustrated with a colleague who seems to be blocking their intention to embark on a new project. What do you do?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6304 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6304-how-to-build-the-psychological-safety-that-drives-high-performance Safety Net 4 Ways to Manage an Emotionally Needy Employee These days, there’s lots of discussion about the importance of leaders being more vulnerable and creating psychologically safe work environments in which people can share their feelings. But what happens when someone takes that too far? A client of mine... These days, there’s lots of discussion about the importance of leaders being more vulnerable and creating psychologically safe work environments in which people can share their feelings. But what happens when someone takes that too far? A client of mine...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6289 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6289-ways-to-manage-an-emotionally-needy-employee Emotionally Needy New Study Reveals What Happens When Employees Can't Work with Their Apps and Devices of Choice The workplace is evolving, and an increasing number of collaboration tools are making their way into the enterprise. This shift is allowing many employees to better work on their own terms and... The workplace is evolving, and an increasing number of collaboration tools are making their way into the enterprise. This shift is allowing many employees to better work on their own terms and...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6264 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6264-new-study-reveals-what-happens-when-employees-cant-work-with-their-apps-and-devices-of-choice Device Usage